Category: Birds

Chicken egg production rates depend both on the conditions in which it is contained and on the physiological characteristics of each species. If suddenly the breeder started such a problem as a decrease in the level of egg laying in the winter, you should not despair - you can listen to the main tips...

Siberian white guinea fowl - birds, characterized by attractive appearance, excellent productive indicators, unpretentiousness in leaving. It is believed that the breeding of this breed on its site is a profitable and at the same time fascinating business. The article discusses the characteristics of the breed and the requirements...

The amazing breed of chickens, Yurlovskie Vocal, is popular not only among professional poultry breeders, but also among amateurs. Birds created on the territory of Ancient Russia stand out among other chickens with their haughty appearance and sonorous persistent voice. Many farmers prefer these chickens due to...

Domesticated quail females may lose their egg-hatching instinct. However, even if the bird is able to incubate offspring, it still will not be able to take more than 15 eggs. In this regard, the breeder must definitely acquire an incubator, which will replace the hen. You don't have to go for this...

Until 1920, the breed was known only in South America, then European poultry breeders liked it and they distributed and adapted it. In our country, Araucans are rare birds. They are bred, as ornamental, because of the appearance and special color of the eggs, although they do not cause trouble to the breeder. More details...

In order for the chickens to carry a sufficient number of eggs, it is necessary to organize a proper diet, an important part of which are vitamins for egg production. If a bird is fed only with food, it will not get the right amount of nutrients, so poultry farmers should know what kind of food and vitamin...

Chinese painted quail is a decorative species of bird. Unlike other quail bred for meat and eggs, Chinese is used as a pet. It has a bright, beautiful color and a quiet "voice". The appearance and nature of the bird of Chinese painted quail is possible...

The vital activity of hens and roosters is different, it all depends on many factors. Birds are raised both in the industrial sector and at home for their own needs. Chickens are not kept on poultry farms for more than 2 months, and at home, the owner can raise them up to 3, or even 5 years. There are also long-lived champions in our world,...

The cellular maintenance of laying hens is one of the most popular methods. But each poultry breeder needs to know how to properly create all the necessary conditions to maintain good health in birds and obtain high egg production. Advantages and disadvantages Cellular maintenance of laying hens...

Birds of this breed have a beautiful appearance, the ability to quickly gain weight and lay eggs during the year. They have good immunity and are not afraid of cold weather, unpretentious in food and maintenance. Nevertheless, there are some features in the rules of keeping and breeding these individuals, which...