In poultry farming, worms and protozoa represent the two primary classes of internal parasites that impact bird health, welfare, and productivity. While indoor-reared poultry typically avoid infestation from worms that require intermediate hosts, free-range birds are more susceptible. Interestingly, broilers tend to have less exposure due to their shorter growth cycles, as many nematodes require four weeks or more to reach maturity and produce...
Poultry, like all birds, possess a unique respiratory system characterized by the presence of air sacs. These structures play a crucial role in the efficient respiratory function that supports their high metabolic rates and active lifestyles. This article explores the anatomy, function, and significance of air sacs in poultry, providing insights into their critical role in avian physiology and health.Anatomy of Poultry Air SacsAir...
Worms likes to live inside
our chickens and most of these little worms cause many problems, compromising
and deteriorating the health of our chickens. So as...
Nest box management To provide and maintain environmental condition which will ensure that the hatchability potential of the egg in maintain for the time of...
Hello
dear readers,
I
must confess that my chickens has never suffered from this disease but as a
proactive measure, I do take time to do a thorough...
Hand wash Wash the hands truly with disinfect before handling the egg. First surgery get the cleaned hatching eggs as per selection parameter and keep...