Category: Chickens

The rather hardy and highly immune Russian Crested Chickens is one of the domestic farm animals most often raised on private farms. They can be …

Worms in chickens are a fairly common problem. Many consider this disease harmless, because it rarely leads to death. However, it is far from safe, …

Chicken is a bird with which many farmers begin their activity in breeding birds, because for the cultivation and maintenance of this laying hen does …

Nowadays, the variety and number of breeds of chickens is off scale. Among them, exquisitely beautiful individuals appear worthy of taking part in international exhibitions …

Insects and parasites bother not only animals, but also parrots, chickens and other birds. A chicken tick is a parasite that leads an active lifestyle …

poultry farmers who are just starting to breed pets should know what infectious processes of parasitic origin can infect their birds. One of the causative …

Often in small farms do not have enough space for free-range keeping of chickens. Not so long ago, the technology for keeping hens in cages, …

Many beginner poultry farmers and experienced farmers face problems when broilers grow poorly. With proper nutrition, care and constant vitamin top dressing, birds should grow …

A cage for chickens is necessary, because until the babies become adults and become physically stronger, they need to be watched. It will protect small …

There are many breeds of chickens, so they are classified according to such characteristics as price, number of eggs per year, weight, climate adaptability of …

To obtain young broiler chickens in an artificial way, farmers use special devices. There are certain rules, observing which, you can achieve a high percentage …

Broilers are one of the most popular birds among poultry farmers. This type is distinguished by active weight gain and large dimensions. Before breeding broilers, …

The question of why chickens die is worried not only by a novice farmer, but also by an experienced poultry farmer who provides his birds …

The Plymouthrock chicken breed is a domestic and industrial bird that rightfully bears the title “Pride of American Producers”. The name Plymouth is derived from …

Each poultry breeder should know how to determine the sex of the chicken. Distinguishing females and males by external parameters is quite problematic, however, this …

Chickens are one of the most popular poultry in many nations. They are unpretentious in care, live long enough and bring a lot of benefits …

Parasites in chickens are a threat that should be addressed urgently. Unpleasant symptoms of parasitic diseases torment the bird, make it weak and aggressive. Content …

Not every farmer knows that fish oil for laying hens is the best supplement that increases egg production. How to give fish oil to chickens …

Not every poultry breeder knows that keeping quails in an apartment can not only bore a person, but also harm him. Is it possible to …

The cultivation of quail in Russia is becoming more and more popular every year. And this is not surprising, because quail eggs are considered a …

So far, the guinea fowl is not very popular, but memorable in appearance. A species of Chubaty Guinea Fowl, though originally from hot Africa, has …

Quail breeds have been bred over the past 100 years. The first was tamed ordinary wild quail. Then people began to improve the qualities they …

A rich crop always depends on the condition of the soil. Today, when the stores are full of products of dubious chemical composition, organic fertilizing …

Scientists have proven that the sooner a small chick can start to bite food, the faster the formation of the digestive tract will occur, so …

In large poultry farms, rooster is a rare occurrence. If you ask any person if hens need a rooster in a chicken coop and what …

Granular chicken droppings are the best fertilizer that can only be used to feed various agricultural, horticultural and ornamental crops. Even rare use can significantly …

Experienced poultry farmers and beginners are involved in poultry farming in small farm yards. With the help of layers, a large brood in a short …

Guinea fowl is a species of poultry that first appeared in Africa. These “royal birds” look like turkeys and domestic chickens. Mostly they are bred …