The following points highlight the eighteen major norms and recommended practices to obtain maximum economic benefit from poultry farming. (1) Selection of well-raised land for poultry sheds is of prime importance. Land with hard rock or murram is more suitable. Water logging and flooding near the sheds should not be allowed. Separate sheds for growers and layers will yield good [...]
List of common breeds of fowl that is used for farming in India:- 1. Indian Breeds 2. Asiatic Breeds 3. Mediterranean Breeds 4. English Breeds 5. American Breeds. 1. Indian Breeds: A. Aseel (Fig. 5.1): The literal meaning of Aseel is real or pure. Aseel is well-known for its pugnacity, high stamina, majestic gait and dogged fighting qualities. The name [...]
The following points highlight the two main ways of poultry rearing. The ways are: 1. Free-Range or Extensive System 2. Indoor or Intensive Method. Way # 1. Free-Range or Extensive System: This is the oldest system of farming used by general farmers, where there is no shortage of land and monetary involvement. Free range poultry farming consists of poultry birds [...]