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animal breeding
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Poultry How to increase the numbers of birds on your farm
This you can easily achieve by selecting special flock of say 20 birds to specialize in laying fertile eggs and group them separate with maximum 4 cocks of desired traits. Once you have your eggs which will be maximum of 140 in 1 week, some of the birds will be broody as local poultry get...- nedward
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Considerations for free-range chicken farming
The free-range system seems to be simple and economical when it comes to feeding. However, you need to know that the nutrient intake of free-range birds (whether indigenous or exotic) is barely enough to meet their maintenance requirements and support production you must therefore consider...- nedward
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Livestock How do I know when my cow is in heat?
A heifer reaches puberty between six and 15 months of age, depending on the breed, but she should not be used for breeding until she is at least 18 months old. Servicing her too soon will impair her growth and result in decreased fertility and milk yield. A cow normally comes on heat every 21...- Harron Srimba
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