Parasites in Chicken Parasites are living organisms that attach themselves to chickens and rely on your chicken for survival. The parasites can be either internal or external. Good management of parasites should be of significant concern to a farmer because of the economic…
Infectious Synovitis Diseaseinfectious synovitis lesion of the toe joint WHAT DISEASE CAUSES SWOLLEN HOCK JOINT IN CHICKEN When your chicken suddenly starts limping, then the first item to check should be physical injury to the base of the foot. Chicken can also…
How and where to sell Kienyeji chicken Kienyeji chickens are easy to sell because there is always a ready market for them and prices do not fluctuate much. So after your chickens mature, identify customers for your chickens and sell them unless you were rearing the chickens…
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…
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…
How to Brood Chicks Day-old chicks are very delicate. If not well handled, the farmer can expect a lot of trouble from the ensuing flock. Learn how to brood chicks properly and you will have a happy flock. A happy flock is a happy…
