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Disciplined ones are free in Life
Benefits of deeper litter systems
× Improved bird welfare and comfort
× Reduced ammonia emissions and improved air quality
× Increased bird activity and exercise
× Better manure management and nutrient cycling
× Potential for reduced antibiotic use
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING A POULTRY FARM:
1. Housing system:
This is a very important factor you need to put into consideration, no matter the number of birds you are keeping the housing can make or destroy your success in poultry farming.
If you have successfully worked on the housing system more than 40% of problems have been solved.I have met some farmers who have poorly constructed houses.Some poultry diseases are as a result of poor housing.Ensure that you source for the services of a good poultry house mason.Note that housing is the second most expensive of the poultry venture after feeds.
2. Feed and feeding:
You need to map out a feasibility studies on poultry farming before you kick-start anything this will go a long way to help you achieve your goals and succeed,feeds and feeding carries larger part of the expenses in a poultry farm and adequate plan towards feeding
can help make the journey easier.You can choose either to produce your own feeds yourself or buy various stages feeds from feed mills.Proper feeding makes the birds grow well and to a larger extend their health is secured.Making your own feeds can cut the cost of production by 50%.New farmers should not make their own feeds until they break -even.Remember feed making increases the cost of raw materials as you will have to buy machineries like feed grinder/hammer mill and feed mixer which are very expensive.Farmers with over 500 birds can make their own feeds as this will prove economical.
3. Record keeping:
this is another very important factor in poultry system management.A proper record keeping can foster your poultry business development, record keeping will help you determine your success and failures,flaws and where amendment is needed, keep a proper record for your poultry farm in order to increase your production level always.Some farmers don't even know how many birds they have or the mortality level in their flock.I have been to some farms where a farmer requests me to c
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING A POULTRY FARM:
1. Housing system:
This is a very important factor you need to put into consideration, no matter the number of birds you are keeping the housing can make or destroy your success in poultry farming.
If you have successfully worked on the housing system more than 40% of problems have been solved.I have met some farmers who have poorly constructed houses.Some poultry diseases are as a result of poor housing.Ensure that you source for the services of a good poultry house mason.Note that housing is the second most expensive of the poultry venture after feeds.
2. Feed and feeding:
You need to map out a feasibility studies on poultry farming before you kick-start anything this will go a long way to help you achieve your goals and succeed,feeds and feeding carries larger part of the expenses in a poultry farm and adequate plan towards feeding
can help make the journey easier.You can choose either to produce your own feeds yourself or buy various stages feeds from feed mills.Proper feeding makes the birds grow well and to a larger extend their health is secured.Making your own feeds can cut the cost of production by 50%.New farmers should not make their own feeds until they break -even.Remember feed making increases the cost of raw materials as you will have to buy machineries like feed grinder/hammer mill and feed mixer which are very expensive.Farmers with over 500 birds can make their own feeds as this will prove economical.
3. Record keeping:
this is another very important factor in poultry system management.A proper record keeping can foster your poultry business development, record keeping will help you determine your success and failures,flaws and where amendment is needed, keep a proper record for your poultry farm in order to increase your production level always.Some farmers don't even know how many birds they have or the mortality level in their flock.I have been to some farms where a farmer requests me to c
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