Chickens are the most common domestic fowl raised in the world with an estimated number of more than 33 billion chickens across the globe. The popularity of chickens as a source of protein is mainly due to their ease of production, small footprint requirements, and ability to feed on a diverse range of feeds. Chickens …
Quails are small game birds that have been domesticated for meat and eggs, over 10% of global table egg production is from quails. Quails account for only 0.2% of meat produced, they can also be kept as pets due to their small size and minimal feed requirements of around 20 to 30 grams of feed …
Since the 1960s poultry has quickly moved in to replace other animals as a source of protein both in terms of meat and eggs. Chickens supplied 12% of meat in the 1960s and are now supplying almost 40% of the meat consumed globally according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The versatility of the …
Rearing of quails indoors does not even require extraordinarily designed houses or structures, vacant rooms meant for human habitation can comfortably house quail birds. Rearing quail birds is not stressful in terms of space, floor space required by these birds is way less as they are small birds. Quail farming does not usually require deworming …
Oyster shells are the shell remains of oysters, harvested from the sea or landmasses that used to be part of the sea. It seems odd that something from the sea would be recommended feeding for chickens which are domesticated not marine creatures, chickens will not even swim in ponds even when kept together with ducks. …
Soybean meal is the best protein source for poultry feed and is the benchmark by which other protein sources like sunflower, rapeseed, and cottonseed meal are judged. Soybean meal is a protein-dense raw material averaging 45% crude protein, however, it is limited in the amount of methionine an essential amino acid required by poultry. Feeding …
Layers are predominantly grown for their egg-laying ability. The feeding of these chickens especially under intensive conditions determines the type of feed and ingredients that go into the layers mash feed as feed will only be as good as the ingredients used. For laying chickens the most important nutrients will be energy, protein, and calcium …
Broilers are a type of chicken meat raised primarily for their ability to convert feed quickly into meat. These birds through years of breeding and selection, are now able to reach slaughter weights in four weeks. It is of outmost importance that the feed fed to these birds be able to supply all required nutrients …
Raising broiler chickens can be equated to formula one racing as every second counts if you are going to run an efficient operation. Broilers are bred to efficiently convert feed into meat which is their primary product as they are not raised to produce eggs. Feed types for broilers should aim to provide the best …
Chickens mainly rely on their sense of sight to conduct their daily routines. Chicken eye problems can be caused by bacteria, dirt, dust, chemicals, foreign bodies, parasites, injury, poisons and genetic factors. When left untreated the chicken eyes can continue to get worse and can easily lead to the death of the bird and spread …
