Can I eat my sick chicken? We received a question from Janet, a reader asking whether it is okay to kill and eat sick chicken. She said some of the birds in her flock were snoring, " Kuku wangu wanang'orota", and so was wondering whether it…
Newcastle Disease What is new castle disease Newcastle disease is a contagious viral infection causing a respiratory nervous disorder in several species of fowl including chickens and turkeys. Different types or strains of the virus have been recognized. Newcastle disease is highly…
What is the best medication for homa ya kuku? My chicken are coughing and sneezing. The entire flock is already affected and am getting worried. What is the best medicine to heal them fast?
How to join the Kenya Police Service How to join the Kenya Police Service is a straightforward affair. Recruitments happen almost every year, especially for constables. If you have a desire to join the service make sure you meet the requirements below and your chances of being…
twisted neck in chicken For any chicken farmer, the health of your birds should be at the top of your priority list. Without a healthy flock, egg production lowers, sickness can spread, and in the end, you may lose chickens (and profit). There are certain diseases,…
Blackhead disease (histomoniasis) Blackhead disease (histomoniasis) is an important poultry disease that affects turkeys, chickens, and game birds such as partridges, pheasants, and quail. The disease is caused by the protozoa Histomonas meleagridis, tiny, single-celled organisms that are spread to the bird by the roundworm Heterakis gallinarum. Lifecycle…
