HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH

 Raising healthy and productive poultry requires attention to their environment, nutrition, health, and general care. Here are some effective tips to help you succeed: 1. Housing and Environment Provide adequate space : Ensure proper space per bird to reduce stress and aggression. Crowding can lead to poor health and reduced productivity. Layers: ~1.5-2 sq. ft per bird indoors. Broilers: ~1 sq. ft per bird indoors. Maintain cleanliness : Regularly clean and disinfect housing to prevent disease buildup. Ventilation : Ensure good airflow to reduce ammonia and moisture levels. Temperature control : Provide heat for chicks (brooder temperature ~95°F at the start, reducing weekly). Use insulation to keep mature birds comfortable. 2. Nutrition Balanced feed : Provide commercial or custom-made feed rich in energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional needs vary: Starter feed: 18–20% protein for chicks. Grower feed: 16–18% protein for young birds. Layer feed: 16–18% protein with ad...

 Keeping cross-bred chickens, or hybrid chickens, offers several advantages, particularly in terms of productivity, hardiness, and adaptability. Here are some key reasons why poultry farmers may choose cross-bred chickens: Improved Egg Production : Hybrid chickens are often bred for enhanced egg-laying capabilities. They typically lay more eggs per year than many purebred varieties. Popular hybrids like the ISA Brown and Golden Comet can produce upwards of 300 eggs per year. Rapid Growth and Meat Production : Cross-bred chickens, particularly broiler hybrids like the Cornish Cross, grow faster and reach market weight more quickly than purebred chickens, making them ideal for meat production. Better Feed Efficiency : Hybrids are often bred to convert feed into meat or eggs more efficiently, which reduces feed costs and makes poultry farming more economical. Disease Resistance and Hardiness : Cross-breeding can result in chickens that are more resistant to common diseases and environ...