How to get a certificate of good conduct A certificate of good conduct is a document issued by the Kenya Police Service to an individual indicating that the particular Kenyan holder has been searched in the criminal records of Kenya, and no criminal record has been traced. That…
How to stop chicken from eating their eggs As a chicken farmer, you will want to do your best to prevent your chickens from starting to eat eggs. Why? Not only does it cause economic loss, but once they start they can form a habit of it. The…
Where to find pension fund managers You have just retired and want to invest you pension payments. What are your options? To start with you will need a registered pension fund manager to manage your money and pay you as per your agreed plan. Here are…
Spraddle leg A chick with spraddle legs looks as if it is trying to stand upright wearing roller skates: her feet keep sliding out from beneath her. It can be caused by brooding on a slick surface such as newspaper or by…
Ascarids (Large Intestinal Roundworms) parasites Ascarids (minyoo) are one of the most common parasitic roundworms of poultry. They (Ascaridia galli) occur in chickens and turkeys. Adult worms are about the length of a finger (one and a half to three inches long) and two millimetres…
Poultry Lice parasites The primary effects of lice on their hosts are the irritations they cause. The birds become restless and do not feed or sleep well. They may injure themselves or damage their feathers by pecking or scratching areas irritated by lice.…
