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Exploring the benefits of using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) in chicken feed! A thread: 1. BSFL are a rich source of protein, containing essential amino acids crucial for chicken growth and health. 🐥💪

Poultry farming isn’t just about raising birds; it’s about raising health! Proper nutrition, clean housing, and biosecurity ensure healthy flocks and profitable farming. Let’s farm smart and care for our birds!

Stocking density in Broiler parent stock: ▪︎The recommended stocking density is 5 birds/M². ▪︎This is to provide enough space for mating and feeding.

Mortality rates in broilers: ▪︎The normal mortality rates in broilers are 1-5% depending on the time at which you sell broilers. ▪︎Your chicks supplier will always give you extra chick to cover 2% mortality. ▪︎Do your chicks supplier provide you with extra chicks??

Expected cumulative feed consumption in broilers per 1 bird. Week 1 180grms Week 2 588grms Week 3 1.320kg Week 4 2.358kg Week 5 3.635kg Week 6 5.100kg Week 7 6.749kg Week 8 8.549kg Cobb 500.

We're back with the webinars. You are welcome to our weekly Thursday webinar this week at 7.00pm. The registration link will be sent tomorrow. Have a nice evening

CS Agriculture & Livestock Development @DrAndrewkaranja "My Ministry will support KVB to ensure they undertake the Veterinary Regulatory activities in Kenya with zeal. I urge all Veterinary Practitioners to comply with the Law." @jmueke @koske_felix @kilimoKE @vmdKenya

At our farm, we utilize pig manure to cultivate maize and soybeans for pig feed in an integrated farming practice. This approach boosts soil fertility while recycling nutrients and reducing waste. We are establishing a sustainable cycle that benefits the entire farming system.

PS State Department of Livestock Development @jmueke "I am delighted to join KVB fraternity in celebrating the milestone in launching the 2023-2023 Strategic Plan. The State Dept will continue to support KVB" @DrAndrewkaranja @koske_felix @kilimoKE #KVBStrategicPlanLaunch

This is the time of meeting between a farmer and chickens.

The beauty with poultry is that, once you take good care of the ladies, they reciprocate the care for 2 years. Each bird giving you 12 to 14 trays in that period. Poultry is a lucrative venture 💯

To our esteemed Stakeholders, KVB invites you to the Launch of its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan on 23rd October 2024 at the KVB Headquarters in Kabete, Nairobi from 2-5PM. The Launch will officiated by Dr Andrew M. Karanja, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture & Livestock Development.

World Egg day @egertonunikenya Support system @utunziafrica @ANAW @keppova @egerto

4 common mistakes small poultry farmers make: 1. Inadequate biosecurity, 2. Poor ventilation, 3. Improper nutrition, and 4. Insufficient disease control. Others?

If you are worried about starting poultry farming, you can start as small as 100 chicks and learn from there. The most important inputs are: 🔗Chicken house 🔗Feeds and water 🔗Vaccination 🔗Temperature and Ventilation Control. #Avian🐓🐓

What's on your mind? Have you made your plans for the World Rabies Day Celebrations? #TwendeDiani