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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by dozieihems: 11:14am On Jan 19, 2015
Dear great farmers we are advicing him to reduce the size of the blocks,wht is the standard 4 good air ventilation how many coaches of block is d standard
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by utchlady: 1:40pm On Jan 19, 2015
dozieihems:
Dear great farmers we are advicing him to reduce the size of the blocks,wht is the standard 4 good air ventilation how many coaches of block is d standard

HER
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 1:51pm On Jan 19, 2015
dozieihems:
Dear great farmers we are advicing him to reduce the size of the blocks,wht is the standard 4 good air ventilation how many coaches of block is d standard
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The height shud be like 30cm from the floor level.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by AAAJI: 2:23pm On Jan 19, 2015
Hello house,
I recently noticed this on a few of my birds. I guess it is fowl pox. The birds were vaccinated when they were 12 weeks, they are now over 60weeks. Please how do I treat this? Do I need to re-vaccinate? Thanks.

Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by sleekman(m): 6:03pm On Jan 19, 2015
I suppose everyone has heard about d bird flu currently rocking Lagos? Pls take ur birds 4 tests and don't presume 2 know.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by endy247(f): 11:37pm On Jan 19, 2015
FarmTech:

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I use mostly vital feed but people say top is better. But the problem is that top is scarce sometimes in my area, so I've not used it. It is more costly too.
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Do you still sell eggs @newparts?
Thanks 4 ur reply bt how's their production wit vital feed, and yes i still sell eggs bt i hope to be selling my own eggs soon, by God's grace.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 3:58am On Jan 20, 2015
sleekman:
I suppose everyone has heard about d bird flu currently rocking Lagos? Pls take ur birds 4 tests and don't presume 2 know.
It's fowlpox, revaccinate and give them neoceryl plus.

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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 4:02am On Jan 20, 2015
endy247:
Thanks 4 ur reply bt how's their production wit vital feed, and yes i still sell eggs bt i hope to be selling my own eggs soon, by God's grace.
Production varies with age. Initially it rose to about 90% and gradually fall to 7*%. If you need eggs I have some to sell oo. Our main customer disappointed us and she's owing us now.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Nobody: 7:42am On Jan 20, 2015
Gud morning all, i woke up dis morning to feed my birds when i discovered d face/head of one of dem is swollen. Whats is d prob and pls, d solution!

Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by obnelly: 8:54am On Jan 20, 2015
justified19:
Gud morning all, i woke up dis morning to feed my birds when i discovered d face/head of one of dem is swollen. Whats is d prob and pls, d solution!

Fowl pox is becoming common lately.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by endy247(f): 11:16am On Jan 20, 2015
FarmTech:
Production varies with age. Initially it rose to about 90% and gradually fall to 7*%. If you need eggs I have some to sell oo. Our main customer disappointed us and she's owing us now.
yes i do need eggs, how much are u selling now and how do i locate ur farm.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by LaBibiano: 1:03pm On Jan 20, 2015
obnelly:


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obnelly2009@gmail.com

Bros, pls are you based in the East, especially Imo state.. i do not want to spend my little capital on transportation.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 3:53pm On Jan 20, 2015
endy247:
yes i do need eggs, how much are u selling now and how do i locate ur farm.
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Do you still have my number? Flash me let me call you.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by seyidollar4real: 4:01pm On Jan 20, 2015
A poultry of two pens which can house 1000 birds each for sale in Ibadan. Facilities include farm house, wells with pumping machine, two big earthen ponds. For more info call samson on 08068512290
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by endy247(f): 10:01pm On Jan 20, 2015
FarmTech:

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Do you still have my number? Flash me let me call you.
No i dont, u can inbox me ur number.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 1:58am On Jan 21, 2015
endy247:
No i dont, u can inbox me ur number.
Check your mail.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by automine(m): 11:26am On Jan 21, 2015
Good day house. I have point of lay pullet birds and pigs for sale
Interested buyer should call 07030470010.
Thanks.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by twoMcfemad: 12:25pm On Jan 21, 2015
Regarding AAJI and justified 19 posts, the pictures you posted may be a classical case of fowl pox as predicted by FarmTech, but I'll like to advise that urgent measures be taken to cull the birds and other affected ones. Avian Influenza virus aka bird flu has resurfaced and it can manifest some of those signs;so you never can tell what case you're handling. Also report that case to your local vet\animal health worker.
A farmer last week had similar challenges and reported the case to us; we swiftly responded to address the situation, the farm had to be decontaminated, depopulated to avert full outbreak.
All poultry farmers are hereby enjoined to step up biosecurity measures on their farm; there should be no unauthorized entries, foot and car dip, regular spraying of birds and surroundings with mild disinfectants, washing of hands before and after handling birds, Mortalties should be buried deep in the ground and sprayed with disinfectants, etc. Best wishes,all.

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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by twoMcfemad: 12:50pm On Jan 21, 2015
utchlady:
Good evening all, I just started construction of my poultry farm also I am having difficulty GETTING POINT OF LAY. Please can someone assist urgently. Thank you.
Madam, this isn't an ideal poultry house as this will cause poor ventilation, you don't even build on a wall-apologies,ma.
My Advise: reduce the coaches as previously advised and based on experience, methinks your birds would be better off on deep litter than in cages with this type of construction. Also, plan to install at least ceiling fans and iced blocks to combat excessive temperature.
Concerning point of lay and D.O.C source, you may consider the big names in the industry as they have a name to protect but please ensure you do flock profiling of the birds at a good laboratory.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Nobody: 2:35pm On Jan 21, 2015
utchlady:


Please do you have their contacts so i can do some findings via phone before i visit?
no, i dont. Someone gave me d contact of a nairalander who he bought his from, av not patronized him though, so im not sure of is credibility. Shld i giv u his contact?
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by obnelly: 3:12pm On Jan 21, 2015
LaBibiano:


Bros, pls are you based in the East, especially Imo state.. i do not want to spend my little capital on transportation.

Send me a mail .
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by obnelly: 3:22pm On Jan 21, 2015
Heat stress is here .How do we prevent our chickens from this deadly weapon .low feed consumption, shelless egg,drop in eggs sizes,drop in eggs production ,mortality etc .let's discuss the way forward and the best management during this period couple with avian flu in some parts of the country.
Cheers

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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by twoMcfemad: 4:18pm On Jan 21, 2015
@Obnelly, heat stress has been for some time now and its been practically challenging to curtail.
My advise:
1. Feeding pattern should be adjusted as birds should be fed during the cooler parts of the day- early in the morning-6am and 4-4.30pm in the evening. I'll advise 60-10-30 feeding pattern.
2. In a case where you formulate your feed, you'll need adjust ur feed formula(energy content)to suit this period. If you're using commercial feeds, The company knows what to do.
3. Provide ventilation fans and iced blocks, provide shade for your water tanks if its not within the pen house, ensure the wiremesh\nets are properly dusted
4. Ensure the birds and pen house are sprayed with cold water and mild disinfectants.
5. Introduce vitamins especially ones rich in Amino acids, liver formula, heat stress care preparations are also very important. Herbal preparations are best if you can lay ur hands on them.
Waiting to read from the gurus,too.
Thanks and best wishes.

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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by sleekman(m): 5:08pm On Jan 21, 2015
FarmTech:

It's fowlpox, revaccinate and give them neoceryl plus.
http:///MogOxfyAgT
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jan 21, 2015
twoMcfemad:
@Obnelly, heat stress has been for some time now and its been practically challenging to curtail.
My advise:
1. Feeding pattern should be adjusted as birds should be fed during the cooler parts of the day- early in the morning-6am and 4-4.30pm in the evening. I'll advise 60-10-30 feeding pattern.
2. In a case where you formulate your feed, you'll need adjust ur feed formula(energy content)to suit this period. If you're using commercial feeds, The company knows what to do.
3. Provide ventilation fans and iced blocks, provide shade for your water tanks if its not within the pen house, ensure the wiremesh\nets are properly dusted
4. Ensure the birds and pen house are sprayed with cold water and mild disinfectants.
5. Introduce vitamins especially ones rich in Amino acids, liver formula, heat stress care preparations are also very important. Herbal preparations are best if you can lay ur hands on them.
Waiting to read from the gurus,too.
Thanks and best wishes.
carefully typed...pls give example of herbal heat stress preparation and ow to use, d name of disinfectants u normall use as well. Thanks
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by twoMcfemad: 8:31pm On Jan 21, 2015
@justified19, you can try stressroak, heat care, for disinfectants, you may consider polidine, neodine, iodasteryl, V-OX, diskol in mild proportions,etc.
All the best!

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Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Nobody: 9:48pm On Jan 21, 2015
twoMcfemad:
@justified19, you can try stressroak, heat care, for disinfectants, you may consider polidine, neodine, iodasteryl, V-OX, diskol in mild proportions,etc.
All the best!
thanks, u av been helpful. I just started actually, are u in ib ?
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by twoMcfemad: 10:17pm On Jan 21, 2015
justified19:
thanks, u av been helpful. I just started actually, are u in ib ?
Yes and No,sir.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Nobody: 10:18pm On Jan 21, 2015
twoMcfemad:

Yes and No,sir.
explain sir..
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by FarmTech(m): 12:28am On Jan 22, 2015
twoMcfemad:

Madam, this isn't an ideal poultry house as this will cause poor ventilation, you don't even build on a wall-apologies,ma.
My Advise: reduce the coaches as previously advised and based on experience, methinks your birds would be better off on deep litter than in cages with this type of construction. Also, plan to install at least ceiling fans and iced blocks to combat excessive temperature.
Concerning point of lay and D.O.C source, you may consider the big names in the industry as they have a name to protect but please ensure you do flock profiling of the birds at a good laboratory.
Many thanks and best wishes.
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You are very right. Cages shud not be used if ventilation is poor.
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by davidzfarm18(m): 3:59am On Jan 22, 2015
9wks Matured broilers for sale. Abuja or Nasarawa residents. contact 08035038061
More than 600 healthy broilers available
Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by endy247(f): 2:47pm On Jan 22, 2015
FarmTech:

Check your mail.
I've been trying ur no since 2day bt is not going tru.

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