Organic poultry farming

In this practice flock size is smaller than in conventional farming. Birds are housed in small movable units which can be moved around the farm as integral part of the farm. But static shed system are also allowed. Free range system can be used also it gives room for easy access to pasture and is source of exercise for the chicken.

 

Why farm organically

Organic farming is a strong niche market supported by socioeconomic and environmental factors and people need to eat healthy and live long plus there is no issue of drug and antimicrobial resistance and the produce (meat) is more palatable. It ensure availability for chemical free food products and may also provide if not a permanent solution a long lasting solution to problem of global warming.

Effective management process

In organic farming proper management ensures good result right from day 1. the management includes proper cleaning of the pen house, before arrival, and, bio security, proper brooding and feeding after arrival of chicks.

Measures and recording method should be put on ground before even starting putting in mind that it's albout prevention in the organic farm. Herbs like garlic can be planted in the surrounding to ward of pest.

Brooding

In this practice brooding is done with or without the use of heat it is done using brooding box. Brooding boxes key to success as it helps regulate

Impressum

Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Texte: Zainab Yusuf
Bildmaterialien: Eveadex farms Kaduna
Cover: Zainab yusuf
Lektorat: Balkis Yusuf
Übersetzung: Zainab Yusuf
Satz: Zainab Yusuf
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 04.11.2018
ISBN: 978-3-7438-8540-0

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