Category: Birds

When breeding pigeons, great attention must be paid to their health, because if one individual gets sick, then there is a big risk that other birds will become infected. Newcastle disease is the most common among pigeons, and the La Sota vaccine can be used to prevent it....

When choosing a breed of chickens for breeding in Siberia, it is necessary to take into account the extremely low temperatures of the region. There are breeds that tolerate cold better than others, while maintaining normal productivity in eggs and meat. Of course, the conditions of detention play a large role, but leave the climatic nuances of the region...

The musculoskeletal system of chickens can be affected by various diseases - from rickets to paralysis of the curves and curly fingers. In order to provide the bird with the necessary medical care in time, you need to immediately respond to problems with its paws and begin appropriate treatment. The main...

Most farmers are breeding chickens in order to get the maximum profit from their sale. The most profitable investment will be the purchase of chicks, from which you can get not only a large meaty carcass, but also a good number of eggs. Meat and egg breeds of chickens are considered today one of the most popular....

An incubator is a kind of box, the main function of which is to maintain special conditions for “hatching” eggs. Incubation is a rather interesting and extremely time-consuming process that requires certain skills and knowledge. Without this, you should not expect good results....

Broilers are one of the meat breeds of chickens that quickly gain weight. They are not used for breeding, as they lose their properties in future generations. Therefore, the best way to get them is to buy new individuals of the first hybrid line. But how not to confuse broilers with ordinary ones when buying...

The chicken breed Maran was especially fond of poultry breeders due to the fact that the bird gives unique eggs, and its meat has excellent taste characteristics. The article discusses the external characteristics of the bird, its varieties, breeding and keeping. How did the breed appear? Maran breed was bred by breeders...

Everyone is familiar with pigeons. It was fashionable in the Soviet Union to breed these birds. Now the goals of breeders are different, there are more opportunities. Therefore, breeding these birds often becomes a lifelong business that brings pleasure and profit. Requirements for keeping birds So that the breeding of pigeons brings...

Chubat guinea fowl initially attracted poultry farmers with an amazing appearance: an exotic bird looks so interesting that it was bred as a decoration of the yard. But over time, breeding these birds has become a profitable business, the ability to eat delicious meat and eggs. Historical data...

The breed of chickens Russian White was bred specifically for growing in Russia. She is not demanding on conditions of detention, hardy, with well-developed immunity. Even a novice farmer can cope with its breeding, but it is necessary to follow some simple rules, which will be discussed...