rainmoredays: So you people started a thread without informing me. . Thank God I saw this. . Anyway, I don't really think fowl pox is a BIG deal turkey. . One of my turkey once survived the pox without medication. But like others have opined, prevention is better than cure. . Always start with the pox medications as early as possible
Any reason why you didn't give any medication?
Boss Farmtech this topic is vital for many farmers especial new farmers are facing issues on Fowl pox
jflower06: You have to run both for you to maximize your profit. You take the eggs to the hatchery on weekly basis. Sell the day old chicks, use part of the money to buy feed for a week, save the remaining as your investment then when you sell the cocks, then that will be your profit. A 28-32 weeks old cock sells between #18000-#25000 depending on the weight. While a hen goes between the range of #8000-#12000.
Noted. Thanks for all the informations. I appreciate
jidestroud: Good Day Fellow Agricpreneurs / Farmers
For some time now, i have had to answer questions on the best possible way to tackle Pox in poultry birds (Most especially Turkey poults). As we all know, the most probably way to tackle this epidemic is prevention by means of vaccination. Nevertheless, i have seen a lot who vaccinate and still have to deal with terrible situation of pox in turkeys. Why so?
Well, the Timing of vaccination is the real deal. A major means by which the virus is spread is through insect bites (majorly mosquitos) and ofcos, we know mosquito is a big deal in this part of the world. Therefore, standard vaccination charts as put forward by most bodies isn't meant for Nigeria. Meaning, when it comes to Pox, DON'T FOLLOW THE STANDARD VACCINATION PROGRAM.
SOLUTION: In Nigeria, the best practice as put forward by the institute on foul pox vaccination is *2 Week*!!! For me, i don't even wait till then before I vaccinate against Pox then repeat same at 2months of age. I simply use my better judgment to know when the wings are developed enough to receive the vaccination. Moreover, if you are in an environment heavily infested with mosquitoes (usually seen at night on the birds when resting at nights), adhere to the 2 weeks vaccination schedule.
*NOTE*: POX vaccination isn't for Broilers EXCEPT YOUR BIRDS ARE STAYING LONGER THAN 8WEEKS OF AGE.
jflower06: It takes 7 months for turkey to start laying eggs and it also take the cocks that same period to reach a profitable size. So, if you are going into the business for their meat, you need to work towards festive periods.
Nice. Last question.
So which area of turkey is more profitable? To you? Also how much for a mature male and female in your area/ farm
jflower06: It depends on what you planned to achieve and the resources at your disposal. Turkey business is very profitable but you have to wait for at least seven months before you start cashing out
When you say 7month before cash out, in what aspect are you looking at cashing out after 7months?
jflower06: Fowl pox is much more of issue with turkey. Chicken may survive it at times but it's different with turkey. It's better to prevent by always cleaning their housing environment and avoid wetting the floors
Nice. With this I can confirm you are truly a poultry farmer.
I am working on a new video so I need your contribution.
My question is.
How profitable is turkey farming? Base on your little farming so far
How to cure Fowl Pox in turkeys and Chickens using natural Organic products you can find around you.
Fowl Pox hass been a major problem especially in turkey birds and most farmers around are always having issues when it comes to Fowl Pox.
So I will be giving out vital information on how to cure Fowl Pox on my videos Using this natural products. I will be listing below
1) Lime 2) lemon 3) honey 4) salt 5) ginger 6) garlic 7) Apple cinder vinager Turmeric powder etc
Watch and enjoy the video.
Please if you have any other methods you are using to treat Fowl Pox feel free to share below too
@FarmTech This has been a major issues for farmers especially local farmers, and it should help give farmers/ intended Fowl basic knowledge and how to fight Fowl pox
LocalFARMERS: My Rabbit birth her first babbies. When a Rabbit give birth, it is known as kindling. A Rabbit baby is called a Kit. The babies are burn blind and their ears closed. After 3 weeks, the babies eyes and ears will be open.
[quote author=FarmTech post=12 4612941]. Animals giving birth safely feels good of course. I'm planing to venture into grass eaters soon.[/quote]Nice. I wanted to go into it but not really the patient type, almost 5months of gestation period before parturition