TIPS POULTRY FARMING

BROODING CHICK NO ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1. Day old chicks pieces 500 105 52,500 2. Cardboards pieces 15 550 8,250 3. Brooder lamps pieces 10 750 7,500 4. Brooding jikos Pieces 5 1500 7,500 5. Chicks feeders pieces 20 350 7,000 6. Chicks drinkers Pieces 20 350 7,000   TOTAL  

The technology requires one to understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the hen and cock’s reproductive tract. One must also be technically competent in semen collection and deposition procedures to achieve effectiveness in producing fertilised eggs. MINIMAL STRESS Prior to semen collection, cocks must be trained. This is done by massaging the bird’s abdomen