Types of Poultry farming in Kenya
Types of Poultry Farming Poultry farming involves raising birds like chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese for their eggs, meat, or feathers. Different types of poultry farming cater to various needs and scales of production. Here are the main types of poultry farming. Broiler Farming Description Broiler farming focuses on raising chickens for meat production. Broilers… Read more
Benefits of using Incubators in Kenya
Benefits of Egg Incubators Egg incubators are devices used to create the perfect conditions for hatching eggs. They offer many benefits that make them a valuable tool for both commercial and hobbyist poultry breeders. Here are the main benefits of egg incubators. Controlled Environment Consistent Temperature Benefit: Egg incubators maintain a consistent temperature, which is… Read more
How to Do Eggs Candling for Poultry Farming
How to Do Eggs Candling for Poultry Farming Eggs candling is an essential technique used in poultry farming to check the development of embryos inside the eggs. It helps in identifying viable eggs, infertile eggs, and any potential issues during incubation. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform eggs candling effectively. What is Eggs… Read more
Storing Eggs for Incubation
Storing Eggs for Incubation The proper collection, handling and storage of eggs are key factors in the success of every hatch. The quality of your chicks is determined by how the eggs are handled from then time they are laid to when they are placed in the incubator. A fertile egg contains living cells, where… Read more
Manual -V- Automatic Egg Incubator
Manual -V- Automatic Egg Incubator One of the major advantages of an automatic egg incubator is that it turns the eggs for you, so you don’t have to. The eggs sit in compartments on a specially designed tray. The tray is turned automatically by a motor which causes the eggs to rotate. If you want… Read more
What is an Egg Incubator
What is an Egg Incubator What is an egg incubator? In Short, an egg incubator artificially simulates the role that a broody hen does in nature. An incubator is a mechanical device which regulates the temperature and humidity at perfect levels therefore creating the ideal conditions which allows the chick to develop inside the fertilised… Read more
