Characteristics of the Zagorsk Salmon Breed
Today there are many breeds of chickens with different characteristics. Each species has its own differences. Some of the individuals were bred on the territory …
Installation of ventilation in the chicken coop
The most common feathered representatives that are bred in private farmsteads are chickens. In order for the bird to please with its production indicators, it …
What breeds of broilers are carried at home
Broiler chickens are a specially bred breed that is used to make meat. Birds were obtained by crossing several species. This breed is designed to …
How to make do-it-yourself quail drinkers
Surely you know that the quail considered to be fairly unpretentious birds, all that is required of the owner is to provide the bird with …
Description of decorative hens
Decorative hens such as bentamka are unique in themselves, as they have the following characteristics: high level of productivity, unpretentiousness to food, early maturity. Plus, …
DIY chicken cages
Nowadays, more and more often chicken is transferred to the cell content using home-made chicken cages. This can be explained by many reasons: too many …
Duration of egg laying in laying hens
Raising chickens is a profitable business, the main benefit of which is getting eggs and meat. These products are so integrated into our diet that …
How a chicken carries an egg
 Breeding poultry requires the farmer maximum knowledge about the features of the species. How does a chicken lay eggs? We will analyze in detail …
How to make a chicken shed
The first priority for a person who has decided to breed poultry is to build a house. The chicken shed should be dry, spacious enough, …
How to make bottle and plywood quail feeders
Why spend money on feeders for quails in stores, if there is no big problem in making them yourself? Breeding poultry is an already expensive …
Molting in laying hens and its species
Shedding in laying hens is a natural process that begins in late autumn. Birds change their plumage to a denser one, which prevents them from …
How to feed geese in winter
Breeding geese is a pretty popular activity today. These birds are distinguished by high production rates, and also do not require specific care. However, novice …
Features of the Pushkin breed of chickens
Today, the content of poultry is very relevant, despite the fact that you can buy everything in any quantity in supermarkets. Breed for home keeping …
Description of the breed of quail Pharaoh
Quail Pharaoh as a new breed were bred, thanks to the long work of the breeders. Ancestors of birds are Japanese quail. The selection was …
Newcastle disease in chickens
Newcastle disease is an infection of domestic and other bird species with the virulent virus Newcastle disease in chickens (NDV). This is a worldwide problem, …
The uniqueness of the Russian crested breed of 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 …
Symptoms and methods of treating worms in chickens
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, …
Why chickens can stop flying
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 …
Characteristics of Wyandotte Chickens
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 …
Methods and means for combating chicken mites
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 …
Characteristics of Baku pigeons
Baku pigeons are a breed whose history goes back to ancient times of the Persian state. The development of the breed began only in the …
What should be the food for quail and how to make it
The benefits and taste of quail meat and eggs are not only lazy says. Birds are really wonderful pets, and many farmers, both beginners and …
How to get rid of chicken eats
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 …
Recommendations for keeping laying hens in cages
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, …
Why broilers may not grow
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 …
How to make a chicken cage
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 …
Distinctive features of sickle pigeons
For many years now, people have been enthusiastically watching the doves soar in the sky. But among many breeds of birds there are especially spectacular. …
Chicken egg incubator temperature range
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 …
Features of black hens
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 …
Causes of salmonellosis in pigeons
Salmonella in pigeons is a common disease. Pathology in itself is very contagious and destructive. Every year, more than 30% of pigeons die from this …