-To be able to start a successful poultry farming in Kenya, there are several factors and considerations
that the farmer must put in place. The most crucial factor is usually the structure, assuming that there is already an available piece of land for the structure.
-In erecting a poultry structure, there are several
requirements that should be met in order to ensure high comfort of the birds which of course would result to higher productivity. These requirements include:
that the farmer must put in place. The most crucial factor is usually the structure, assuming that there is already an available piece of land for the structure.
-In erecting a poultry structure, there are several
requirements that should be met in order to ensure high comfort of the birds which of course would result to higher productivity. These requirements include:
-Good source of light
-Shelter from direct sunlight
-Shelter from wind
-Clean environment
-Good and ample space in side the shelter depending of the number of birds you want to keep.
-Shelter from direct sunlight
-Shelter from wind
-Clean environment
-Good and ample space in side the shelter depending of the number of birds you want to keep.
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-One of the biggest factors to consider while putting up your poultry structure is the capacity or rather the number of birds you are intending to keep.
For example, in the case of chicken, to help you calculate
the dimension for your cages, a rough estimate should
be one chicken bird for every feet squared. For
example, if you want to rear 6 birds, then your cage
should have the following dimensions:
6 divide by 6 = 6
For example, in the case of chicken, to help you calculate
the dimension for your cages, a rough estimate should
be one chicken bird for every feet squared. For
example, if you want to rear 6 birds, then your cage
should have the following dimensions:
6 divide by 6 = 6
This means that your floor surface area should be 6
feet squared. From the above calculation, you can
have quail cages that measures 3 feet by 2 feet and
they should hold 6 birds each.
Also you should ensure that the birds are secure from
predators. You should therefore have the cages build
strongly and make sure that there are no big openings
left around the cages. Keep in mind that the birds are
originally wild animals and they may escape in case
they find a way out.
feet squared. From the above calculation, you can
have quail cages that measures 3 feet by 2 feet and
they should hold 6 birds each.
Also you should ensure that the birds are secure from
predators. You should therefore have the cages build
strongly and make sure that there are no big openings
left around the cages. Keep in mind that the birds are
originally wild animals and they may escape in case
they find a way out.
Sanitation is also very important in your cages. The
best way to make sure that the quail cages are
always clean is by using a fine wire mesh as the floor
of the cages. This means that the droppings will pass
down away from the floor and therefore the birds will
have a clean environment all the time.
best way to make sure that the quail cages are
always clean is by using a fine wire mesh as the floor
of the cages. This means that the droppings will pass
down away from the floor and therefore the birds will
have a clean environment all the time.
The design of the laying nest is also a very crucial
factor to put into consideration. Birds will lay eggs
more comfortably in a dark place that in an exposed
area. The floor of the laying boxes should be covered
with a soft material or saw dust in order to minimize
eggs breakages.
Below is the link...
http://neochickspoultry.com/kiienyeji-farming/advanced-poultry-cages/
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