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Chickens. Useful tips. Feeding chickens with worms and insect larvae Worms for laying hens
An excellent food for chickens and other poultry of all types and ages (especially for young animals) are earthworms. They feed on rotting organic matter, so...
How to equip laying hens on the floor
Today we will talk about keeping laying hens. Any bird is programmed by nature for a certain finite number of eggs. The difference between industrial crosses and regular laying hens is...
Maran chickens characteristics
Modern poultry farmers breed a wide variety of chicken breeds, and each of them always has its own unique characteristics. But among all this diversity, the Maran breed stands out favorably...
Is molting in laying hens a natural process or a manifestation of health problems?
What is molting in birds called? This is the process by which the feather cover changes. For birds it is a necessity. Over time, feathers wear out, lose their thermal qualities and affect...
What antibiotics are used to treat laying hens and broilers?
Contents: Poultry farming is viable if it generates income. Making a profit is hampered by infectious diseases of poultry, which result in large waste...
Caged chickens
Currently in Russia, almost all industrial farms specializing in keeping laying hens use the cage system. How does a cage work in poultry farms, and is it possible...
Learn how to make bunker feeders for chickens with your own hands
A bunker feeder for chickens is a container that contains a supply of feed. During the day, it is served in portions in containers to which the bird has access. As a result, feeding is rarely carried out....
Breeding chickens at home
In this article you will find a lot of useful information and practical tips on summer and winter keeping chickens in the country, and you will also learn how to properly equip a room for raising birds....
What temperature do chickens tolerate in winter?
Good afternoon, dear poultry farmers. Winter came. What should be the temperature in the chicken coop in winter? It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. We'll figure it out step by step. Let's say right away: temperature...
Chickens Rhodonite: description and characteristics of the breed
Have you decided to start your own small farm or even start your own business? Are you afraid of not being able to cope with the task and are looking for a bird that will lay eggs under any conditions? Then Rhodonite chickens are...