Turkey farming in Africa can be a profitable venture for an African farmer. Turkey farming is done for both eggs and meat and the nutrient level of both is very high in turkey eggs and meat. The meat is rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. Turkey farming in Africa is better when they are bred [...]
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFITS IN CHICKEN FARMING IN AFRICA Family poultry farming in Sub-Saharan Africa is the most modest form of saving and/or productive investment that a rural household can afford. 85% of households raise poultry, 70% of which belong to women. Unmet Demand Most African countries are net importers of chicken and eggs. This is [...]
MANAGING AND BUTCHERING MEAT POULTRY Raising chicken for meat is a demanding but potentially rewarding business. The catch is you have to do everything the right way. The secret is to learn and put in practice, good poultry management. With these tips, you can ensure that your broilers do well – and make you some [...]
TIPS FOR RAISING CHICKENS STRESS FREE Chickens are just like people – when they are not comfortable, they get stressed; and when they get stressed they don’t perform as well as you want them to. Finer birds are more susceptible to stress. It is in your interest to make sure they are not stressed. Here’s [...]
CHOOSING, BUILDING AND DESIGNING A CHICKEN COOP The chicken coop is an important part of poultry farming. It provides your birds with shelter and keeps them safe from predators and the elements. Poultry coops built for small scale or free range chickens are not the same as the chicken houses built for large scale producers. [...]
KEEPING CHICKENS FREE FROM PEST AND DISEASE The biggest risk when it comes to poultry farming in Africa is that of pests and diseases. The most dangerous are viruses like the Newcastle disease, which is spread by other chickens or by wild birds and even man. Newcastle is capable of wiping out an entire brood [...]