How to deal with fleas on outdoor dogs. How do I know my pet has fleas? The most common signs are: Your dog starts to scratch frequently appears to be itching by the biting or scratching it's doing. you notice life fleas, flea eggs or flea dirt on…
Kienyeji (Indigenous) chicken vs exotic breeds vs… To the agripreneur engaging in Chicken rearing, one question that keeps lingering is Which chicken breed is better to keep for business? Kienyeji i.e. indigenous chicken vs exotic breeds vs improved kienyeji what are the pros and cons of each? The…
Egg Yolk Peritonitis Egg Yolk Peritonitis Also called Yolk peritonitis, yolk stroke, abdominal sepsis, abdominal septicemia Prevalence- Common, more common in broiler breeders Signs General signs - The same signs associated with pain: lack of appetite, lethargy, huddling with fluffed up feathers. Occasional partial paralysis.…
Chicken Agribusiness What is chicken farming as an Agribusiness? Keeping chicken for purposes of selling them later or for the purpose of selling chicken products is what is termed as an agribusiness. This definition can also be extended to running a business…
What is the correct incubator temperature What is the optimum incubation temperature and humidity for chicken? The optimum temperature for chicken eggs during incubation is 37.5 degrees centigrade throughout the 21 days. It is the humidity you need to change as follows. Day 1 to 10…
Reasons Why Chickens stop Laying eggs Every farmer experiences a situation where chickens suddenly stop laying eggs. When this happens, it is not always obvious since many factors can lead to a drop in egg production. To help you troubleshoot and find out why your egg…
