Category: Birds

Gilan hens are one of the oldest poultry bred in Russia. The birds belong to the meat and egg group, they are characterized by high productive qualities and undemanding care. At the end of the 19th century, the breed lost its popularity a little, but today a small number of poultry farmers are engaged...

The cellular maintenance of laying hens is one of the most popular methods. But each poultry breeder needs to know how to properly create all the necessary conditions to maintain good health in birds and obtain high egg production. Advantages and disadvantages Cellular maintenance of laying hens...

In order for the birds to be kept in proper conditions, on which the egg production and livestock health depend, they need to properly equip the premises. In specialized stores or in the market, you can buy ready-made cages, but it is possible to make a quail shed with your own hands. And how to do it, read...

Pasteurellosis, also known as bird cholera, is an infectious disease that can quickly drain the entire population. This disease is infected by all representatives of the bird family, including domestic chickens. Features of pasteurellosis in chickens. Pathogens are pathogenic sticks - P. Haemolytica pasteurella...

In eastern countries, it is believed that keeping quail at home brings good luck. Representatives of this species of birds are distinguished by beautiful singing, and are often used instead of parrots. But in order to get the maximum benefit from the content of quail at home, a number of nuances should be taken into account. Is it possible to contain...

Growing chickens is easy at first glance. A rare breeder achieves the full survival of the entire livestock. The bird is susceptible to various diseases. Common symptoms are coughing, wheezing, and sneezing. When they appear, it is necessary to identify the problem and conduct appropriate treatment. Overview...

Wild geese are cautious and reasonable birds, prefer to live in packs. Despite the fact that many species have already been tamed by humans, in the world there are many more individuals that survive in the wild and successfully cope with the harsh cold climate. Their lifestyle is unique and rivets....

To make a chicken coop, it is enough to have minimal construction skills and a little desire. Creating a chicken coop with your own hands is not an overwhelming task, and if you treat the matter with maximum responsibility, the result will exceed any expectations. Basic requirements and conditions Before starting...

With the onset of cold weather, it is necessary to properly insulate the chicken coop, because with a lack of heat, birds can seriously fall ill and even die. Particular attention should be paid to this issue in regions with a northern climate. What should be the optimal temperature in winter, with...

Chicken breeders often come across a situation where birds peck eggs. This behavior of poultry can be associated with a variety of factors - from lack of nutrients to a hostile lifestyle that is common to certain breeds of chickens. Reasons for pecking eggs by chickens...