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 [...]
The following points highlight the thirteen main ways for prevention of diseases in birds. 1. Clean sanitary conditions of poultry sheds and equipment, balanced feed, fresh clean water, healthy chicks are essential to prevent diseases. Entry of visitors to farm, especially inside the sheds must be restricted. Visitors should dip their feet and hands in a disinfectant solution and wear [...]
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 [...]