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When it comes to poultry farming, one of the most common questions farmers ask is: “Is my bird’s weight ideal for its age?” Recently, I switched my Kari Improved Kienyeji chickens from commercial feeds to home-made mash when they were 12 weeks old. My feed mix includes maize germ, whole maize, omena, and sunflower cake , along with premixes and amino acid supplements to balance their nutrition. At six months , my birds currently weigh around 1.5 kg , which made me wonder if this weight was within the ideal range for their age.

The first two weeks of a chick’s life are the most critical stage in poultry farming. During this period, chicks are extremely delicate and vulnerable to a range of factors that can easily lead to high mortality rates. Understanding the causes of early chick deaths and how to prevent them is key to raising a healthy flock.

Pruning is one of the most important cultural practices in passion fruit production. Although passion fruit vines can bear fruit without special pruning techniques, strategic pruning helps to maximize fruit yield, improve vine health, and simplify management.

Many people wonder whether donkey waste can be used as manure , with some claiming it’s unsuitable for farming. But what does the science say? Let’s dig into the dirt, literally!

If you’re planning to start rearing pigs, understanding the right feeding program at every stage of growth is key to achieving healthy animals, fast growth, and good profits. Feeding should be tailored to each stage, from piglets to weaners, growers, and sows, to meet their specific nutritional needs. Below is a simple, practical guide on how to feed your pigs from birth to market weight.

Getting consistent egg production is not just about quality feed and healthy birds; lighting plays a critical role, especially during the pullet stage (8 to 20 weeks of age). Many farmers focus solely on nutrition, yet overlook how light duration and intensity influence sexual maturity and the onset of laying. Understanding and managing light properly can make all the difference between an average flock and a high-performing one.

If you’ve got plenty of water and warm weather, you’re already halfway to growing juicy, sweet watermelons. Watermelon is a warm-season crop that thrives under sunny, hot conditions and well-drained soil. Whether you’re farming commercially or planting for home use, here’s everything you need to know, from planting to fertilizing, watering, and spacing your watermelon plants.

Growing mushrooms is one of the most rewarding and sustainable agribusiness ventures you can start with minimal capital. It’s a year-round activity that makes excellent use of agricultural waste like wheat straw and even unused structures such as old chicken houses or idle rooms. Below is a practical guide to take you through every stage of mushroom production, from preparing compost to harvesting your first crop.