Category: Birds

In order for turkeys to quickly gain weight and stay healthy, it is important to properly feed them from the first day of life. A poultry diet should consist of a specific list of easily digestible foods saturated with vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Feeding turkeys according to their age...

An incubator is a kind of box, the main function of which is to maintain special conditions for “hatching” eggs. Incubation is a rather interesting and extremely time-consuming process that requires certain skills and knowledge. Without this, you should not expect good results....

The red duck is an unpretentious bird to care for, although many poultry breeders mistakenly consider it to be demanding due to its appearance. About the features of the duck, the origin, nutrition and reproduction (at home and in the wild), as well as about the features of keeping and breeding - hereinafter. Origin Red...

In poultry farming, not only varieties of domesticated birds are grown, but also some exotic wild species, for example, White-eared pheasants. These birds conquer with their beauty, grace and elegance. It is easy to recognize the pheasant by its bright snow-white plumage, which under good conditions...

A person who breeds birds by raising them in an incubator may encounter some difficulties. Questions arise regarding the cleanliness of the eggs, and therefore, should they be washed before laying in the incubator? Or does it not matter? Do I need to wash? Many...

Ostrich breeding is not exotic and not a whim, but a completely profitable business. Today these giant birds that bring real profits are safely bred in the southern regions and in the middle zone of Russia. Why are ostriches bred? Once upon a time, ostriches came to look at the zoo - this huge...

Chickens Brekel - one of the oldest birds of the egg direction. It is difficult to establish the true and accurate origin of the breed, it is believed that Brekel was created thanks to native breeds. For several years, birds were popular in Belgium. Brekel is also called Campin, they are endowed with decorative...

Rodents move to rooms with poultry with the advent of cold weather.The chicken coop attracts rats with warmth, food availability and the absence of obvious danger. These predators must be disposed of as they are dangerous. There are many ways and means of prevention. Rat Hazard...

Guinea fowl is a bird that gives tasty meat, eggs and has a beautiful appearance. Her meat contains 15 more hemoglobin than chicken, and the eggs are distinguished by a thick shell and a long shelf life. However, she does not need special conditions of detention. It was these reasons that made guinea fowl...

Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat pathologies of bacterial origin in chickens. They are both universal and designed for broilers or layers. What antibiotics should be given to chickens for certain diseases, and how to neutralize the negative consequences of their intake, we will find out...