Category: Birds

In winter, chickens should be kept in a warm chicken coop, otherwise they will become lethargic, painful and less productive. Such a building can be built with your own hands, having previously decided on the type of house, making its detailed plan and preparing all the necessary materials. Winter Coop Requirements...

Chickens Forverk are a breed of meat and egg purposes. The main feature of birds is their high productivity and unusual appearance. The breed attracts breeders with a special temperament - calm and patient. History of the origin of the breed German breeders have worked for many years to create interesting...

Females and males of pigeons have a good parental instinct, so human participation is usually not required when hatching. Parents feed their chicks perfectly and look after them. However, there are situations when newborn chicks are orphaned. What do their breeders...

Ayam Tsemani is the most exotic and most mysterious chicken breed in the world. The uniqueness of this bird is in its absolute blackness. We will find out where this breed came from, how to breed it, and whether it is profitable to grow it. Historical information about the breed This unusual, blue-black chicken is the oldest domesticated...

A person who breeds birds by raising them in an incubator may encounter some difficulties. Questions arise regarding the cleanliness of the eggs, and therefore, should they be washed before laying in the incubator? Or does it not matter? Do I need to wash? Many...

Breeding chickens can not only provide the owner with meat and eggs, but also become a good business. In addition to the organization of conditions for keeping poultry, it is important to choose the breed of chickens in accordance with the direction of the farm or the preferences of the owner of a private farm. Meat and Egg Meat and Egg...

These hens appeared in America in 1860, they are quite productive, but are also considered a decorative breed and delight owners with a good disposition. The breed is divided into two types: ordinary, standards-compliant, and dwarf. About breeding features and difficulties that a breeder may encounter...

The Oryol breed is considered one of the oldest in Russia, but so far it is of great interest to domestic poultry breeders-collectors. Chickens are famous for their stamina, meat productivity and unpretentiousness in the content. From the article you will learn the main characteristics of the breed, its advantages...

Despite the fact that geese are rather unpretentious poultry, for the normal development of the organism of newly hatched chicks, it is very important to correctly build a diet and choose quality products, because it is the first month of life that is crucial for their health. Nutrition from birth...

Experienced farmers can, at a glance at a domestic chicken litter, determine their health status. Diarrhea in laying hens should not be ignored, as various disorders of the stool can indicate serious diseases of the bird that require immediate treatment. Causes of occurrence...