chicken health

Some call this "buttock syndrome"????...we'll, this is not that, the name of this condition is called "pasty butt" or "pasted vent"..This is a condition that occurs in early stages of chicks development when droppings stick to the down surrounding their vents.Poops build up to form blockage of...

Role of calcium in poultry production.. 1-Helps improved on egg production. 2-Hepps in formation of strong egg shells. 3-Improves growth in birds. 4-Helps in strong borne formation. 5-Controlls cannibalism, pecking and egg eating.. #keystonepoultryfarm

Which of the below 5 diseases have you ever experienced as a poultry farmer and how many birds did you loose because of it? Let us share our experiences in the comment section. #keystonepoultryfarm

This disease is a pain in the neck for many poultry farmers.It is the most prevalent disease in farmers keeping both the indigenous and exotic chicken breeds.The loss can be devastating if it comes in full force.Cutaneous avian pox(dry pox) is the ailment caused by avianpox virus.Can be...

Phytobiotics, a natural growth promoter for poultry Phytobioitics are the object of increasing interest across livestock production as antibiotic use become ever-more restricted. A major feature of poultry production today is the reduction of in use of antibiotics and other allopathic medicinal...

Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that occurs when a microscopic parasitic organism (called a protozoa) attaches itself to the intestinal lining of a chicken. It damages the tissue of the gut, causing bleeding (which can be evident in their droppings), prevents the chicken from absorbing...

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...

Healthy hens are strong, confident, alert and strut their stuff. You can see it in her shiny feathers and brightly coloured comb. A healthy chicken also consistently produces farm fresh eggs with strong shells. On the other hand, think dull, lethargic, low performance. No, we’re not talking...

NATURAL MEDICATIONS IN POULTRY REARING We normally use food and spices in our day to day lives but have we ever known that these foods are a cure to ailments in your poultry flock? Ginger, pepper, salt, garlic, aloe vera and sour milk are just among the food and spices that are medicinal in...