External parasites of poultry External parasites infest poultry houses and breed in cracks of the buildings. The species commonly found include lice, mites, fleas and ticks, though very rare. They affect all ages of birds but are severe in chicks. They are spread by…
what causes bowlegs in chicken Many farmers rash to give their chicken DCP supplement when the chicken experience bowlegs. DiCalcium phosphorus is only effective if the chicken has Calcium or phosphorus deficiency. There are other reasons why a chicken would have bowlegs or lameness. Phosphorus…
Layers vs Broilers which is more profitable? How much money can a chicken farmer make? Or in other words, is chicken farming profitable? That chicken farming is a profitable venture is not in dispute. But still, the question lingers. As an agribusiness agripreneur, is it better to…
Last will and Testament What is the Last Will and Testament? A last will and testament or just simply a will is a legal document done by the person to communicate the person's final wishes pertaining to assets and dependents. In the Last Will…
How to get rid of Sticktight Flea Parasite Poultry fleas are also known as stick-tight fleas because the attach themselves to the host and are completely impossible to brush off. The fleas though not themselves disease carriers can be a danger to your flock as well as your…
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…
