Fowl Tick (Blue Bug) parasites The Fowl Tick (Argas persicus) may be a serious parasite of poultry if it becomes numerous in poultry houses or on poultry ranges. The tick is a blood-sucker, and when present in large numbers it results in weakened birds, reduced…
Agribusiness What is Agribusiness? In Kenya, Agribusiness is used to describe the engagement in farming purely as a money-making venture. It may also include other supporting industries in the value chain such as suppliers of chemicals, irrigation equipment, Machinery, breeding, distribution,…
Nervous conditions in poultry WHAT ARE NERVOUS CONDITIONS? Nervous signs occur when the brain, spinal cord or specific nerves are affected. Different organisms or poor feed can cause nervous signs in chickens. The most frequent nervous signs seen, are: Chickens lying down because they…
materials for assembling an incubator What are the essential components you'll need to build your own incubator? Every incubator needs these basic components: A container, heating source, humidity source, and temperature control. Container You decide on the container size depending on the number of eggs…
Thrush Disease Thrush Thrush in chickens is very similar to thrush that babies get. You’ll notice a white oozy substance inside their crop (which is a space between their neck and body.) They will have a larger than normal appetite. The chicken will…
How to encourage broodiness in chicken Hatching eggs by having your hen sit on them can be more desirable than using an incubator. The broody hen is a perfect incubator. By nature, the hen provides the correct temperature, correct humidity and turns the eggs periodically using…
