Category: Rearing

Emus belong to the ratite group and have high economic value for their meat, eggs, oil, skin, and feathers. These birds are adaptable to varied climatic conditions. Although emu and…

Guineafowls continue to lay with just a small break of 45 days in confined conditions. Two or three periods of lay is observed in Africa under the intensive system of…

Guineafowl is a domesticated bird belonging to the Genus Numida. It is a large African game bird with slate-colored, white-spotted plumage and a loud call. People domesticated Guinea fowl for…

Technically, only one breed of turkey exists, but many varieties of turkey are available. If you are interested in raising turkeys, it is important to choose a variety that meets…

India ranks third in egg production and 4th in meat production in the world. Egg and meat are the cheapest sources of protein in human food. Demand for egg and…

Poultry farmers can compound poultry feed in their home using easily available ingredients locally to overcome a crisis in emergencies. For this purpose, one should have feed ingredients rich in…

Brooding is the art of rearing baby chicks in the absence of brooding hen. Newly hatched chicks cannot regulate their body temperature efficiently, Because The thermoregulatory centre in the hypothalamus…

Roofing provides shade inside poultry house. It also prevents splashing of water into the shed. Microclimate inside poultry house is dependent on the type of roofing material used.

Sl. No.  Address Remarks 1 Komarla Hatcheries, 35/1460 – E, Penta Estate, I I I Floor, Janatha Junction Palarivatoom P. O. Ernakulam, Kerala, India Ph: 0484 – 2338090/ 2342869 Broilers…

UPDF, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur. Phone: 0487-2370344 Avian Research Station, KVASU, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Palakkad, Phone: 6282907009 (Sales) Regional Poultry Farm, Kudappanakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram. Phone: 0471-2730804 Regional Poultry Farm,…