Category: Birds

In hens of egg breeds, the ability to lay eggs is appreciated. Good laying hens will not give a lot of meat, but this is not required of them, the main thing is consistently high egg production. If a hundred years ago, a hundred eggs a year seemed to poultry farmers the ultimate dream, today hybrids of egg direction can easily be carried...

Many farmers prefer home breeding ducks for personal consumption and their further marketing. For this, it is important to know the breeds of ducks: their productive qualities and growing characteristics. The article considers the best breeds suitable for breeding on a personal compound. Ukrainian gray...

Dominant chickens are well known to farmers and villagers. These poultry are highly resistant to disease, undemanding to the conditions of detention. They are attracted not only by their external characteristics, but also by their good productivity. Chickens are bred for selling meat carcasses and eggs....

Guinea fowl eggs at first glance are not remarkable. The shape resembles a pear, the average weight is 40 g. It is covered with a durable shell with brown dots, rough to the touch. The color of the shell can vary from pale yellow to brown-brown, however, there are also specimens of light blue and...

Ducks Agidel is a favorite breed of Russian breeders, often used for breeding. At the exit, you can get a carcass weighing 3 kg or more, 250 eggs from one layer. Poultry is economical in maintenance, unpretentious in nutrition and care, is characterized by high productivity and hearty meat. History...

Governor geese are bred relatively recently, the breed is obtained by crossing the Shadrinsky and Italian varieties. Place of selection - Makhalov breeding factory. The bird is characterized by early maturity, good weight, fertility and survival. Governor Geese...

Geese of the Tula breed are bred not only as a source of meat delicacy, but also for fun, as they have excellent fighting qualities. Also, such birds are easy to maintain and breed. Origin of breed This breed belongs to fighting birds. It is believed that Tulsa appeared...

In a quail cage, feeders must be installed to provide free access to feed. They can not only be purchased at the store, but also made with your own hands, given the number of heads in the farm. To do this, you need to choose a design of the appropriate type, prepare the appropriate materials...

Hybrids of Hy-Line chickens are in great demand at each poultry breeder. Representatives of birds are famous for their calm and calm disposition, strong immunity, high productivity and good vitality. Cross High Line Cross History - Egg Cross Created by...

Methylene blue or iodine blue is an antiseptic that is suitable not only for treating injured skin, but also for treating various diseases of the viral, fungal and bacterial nature in chickens. Is blue iodine really good for birds, and how to use it to prevent side effects...