Wakoli GervaseNov 25, 20212 minIMPORTANCE OF TURNING EGGS DURING INCUBATIONAs the embryo develops on the yolk, the yolk gets to be lighter and lighter. This causes it to drift upward within the egg. The yolk is...
Engoho Kuku FarmerJun 2, 20212 minPIGS AND CATTLE WEIGHT TAPEThe animal weight tape is used to measure the heart girth (the distance around the animal's chest directly behind the front legs) as well...
Wakoli GervaseJun 29, 20201 minALTERNATIVE WAYS OF BROODING/ WARMING CHICKSThere are many different ways of warming chicks in the brooder. Putting Hot water in a plastic container is cheap, easy and convenient.
Wakoli GervaseMay 28, 20201 minTEMPERATURE AND ITS EFFECTS ON EGG LAYINGTEMPERATURE AND ITS EFFECTS ON EGG PRODUCTION -The optimal laying temperature is between 11° and 26° C. A humidity level above 75 percent...
Wakoli GervaseJan 29, 20203 minRECORD KEEPING IN POULTRYIt is important for a farmer to keep simple, systematic records. They must complete (no missing information) and true (carefully collected)
Wakoli GervaseDec 11, 20193 min96 Egg Incubator KenyaFirst Step Installation. Remove the incubator from the box and put it in the right position. The lid should be on top. You can choose to...
Wakoli GervaseNov 20, 20194 minHow do you build a Homemade incubator?Recently, raising chickens at home has become a popular activity, as people have learned about the way hens live in mass-produced farms,...
Wakoli GervaseNov 12, 20193 min10 Things to Consider Before Getting ChickensOn other occasions we have talked about chicken farming, today we return to the topic to give you the 10 keys that you need to know to...
Wakoli GervaseNov 10, 20193 minHow to use an egg incubatorThe egg incubators are very simple to use and have the advantage that allows hatching eggs without relying on the chicken, so you can...
Wakoli GervaseNov 9, 20193 minDiarrhea in chickens: what to do and how to treat?Diarrhea is a fairly common problem in chickens. Many owners sometimes do not even pay attention to such a symptom, thinking that their...
Wakoli GervaseOct 29, 20194 minEGG EATING BEHAVIOR IN CHICKENEgg Eating behavior in chicken can be caused by many factors. This ultimately results in unnecessary losses to a farmer.
Wakoli GervaseOct 24, 20193 minCannibalism in Chicken and its preventionCannibalism is aggressive behavior of chickens that may begin by feather pecking by socially dominant birds. Cannibalism usually occurs when
Wakoli GervaseOct 2, 20192 minPOULTRY HOUSE A Poultry house should have an East-west orientation with ventilation windows on the sides facing south and north. No windows should be...
Wakoli GervaseSep 26, 20194 minPOULTRY DISEASES Most people in Kenya are adopting commercial poultry keeping as a means of generating additional income. In the past few years,...
Wakoli GervaseSep 24, 20199 minA guide to Poultry farming in KenyaPoultry farming is the domestication of birds for provision of food, manure, source of income or for aesthetic value. Mostly they are...
Wakoli GervaseSep 4, 20191 minFACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN EGG INCUBATOR The main factors that affect the incubation process are: temperature, humidity, ventilation, position, and turning of the eggs. The...
Wakoli GervaseSep 4, 20199 minEGG INCUBATION GUIDEEgg Incubation Guide When incubating eggs, there are five key factors to bear in mind: 1. Temperature With the egg at the correct...