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Feed and space are essential factors that should be properly monitored for profitable commercial broiler production. Poor or inadequate feed can lead to poor growth, runts, diseases and infections. Space should be just enough for optimum broiler production as inadequate space promotes overcrowding, Heat Stress and high temperature-related infections. For a sensitive farmer, there are many methods of determining the required space and the quality, quantity of feed for broilers at different age. This is being based on the practical experience and in-depth research. Feed Requirement There are two major types of feed for broilers: the broiler starter and the broiler finisher. The difference between the two is in their protein content. Starter is more proteinous than finisher... Read More on types of feed. The broiler feed conversion ratio is 2 i.e your broiler can use 3 kg of feed to develop 1.5 kg of meat, if all thing being equal. It is simple to determine the quantity of feed requi

Fowlpox is the worldwide disease of poultry caused by viruses of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus. The viruses causing fowlpox are distinct from one another but antigenically similar, possible hosts including chickens, turkeys, quail, canaries, pigeons, and many other species of birds. Fowl pox virus is a slow spreading viral disease that causes skin lesions (dry pox) or diptheritic lesions (wet pox). The incidence of disease is variable depending on climate, management, hygiene, biosecurity, and use of a regular vaccination program. Symptoms/Lesions Dry pox results in scabs and lesions around the comb, wattle, ear lobes, and eyes. Wet pox lesions are associated with the oral cavity and the upper respiratory tract, especially the larynx and trachea. Wet pox is more serious, results in higher mortality, and is a source of current industry problems. The course of the disease in individual birds is from 10 to 14 days and base on a flock, it generally lasts 6 to 10 weeks.

Prolapse vent in chickens is a condition in which the lower part of a hen’s oviduct turns inside out and protrudes through the vent. It is totally normal for the vent to temporarily prolapse when laying but definitely not normal for it to remain that way. It is a disease that majorly affect layers but that does not mean it cannot affect broilers, turkey or any other birds. Prolapsed vent is a serious condition that can be treated if detected early but likely to recur. It is also known as prolapsed oviduct or cloacal prolapse. Causes There are various factors that can contribute to prolapsed vent but soon of the major causes are: 1.) Diet – a lack of calcium and magnesium has been linked to vent prolapse. 2.) Weight – both being underweight or over weight can contribute to a vent prolapse. 3.) Age – a very young hen trying to pass a very large egg can lead to a vent prolapse. Older chickens that are obese and have lost muscle tone are also prone to vent prolapse. 4.) Infection