The newest practical, evidence-led poultry guides from Poultry Affairs.
Turkey Farming in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Starting and Managing Turkeys
A practical Nigeria-first guide to starting turkey farming: market planning, poults, housing, feeding, biosecurity, records and sales.
Read article →Layer FCR Guide: Calculate and Improve Feed Efficiency
Calculate layer FCR correctly and improve feed efficiency using egg mass, feed records, cost tracking and practical Nigerian flock-management checks.
Read article →How to Make Cheaper Poultry Feed in Nigeria Without Cutting Nutrition
A practical guide to reducing poultry feed cost in Nigeria without dangerous shortcuts: choose ingredients by nutrient value, protect feed quality, mix accurately, use premix and additives by label, and measure savings…
Read article →Fermented Feed for Chickens: Possible Benefits, Risks and Safe Use
Fermented chicken feed may improve some feed characteristics, but it is not a guaranteed probiotic, growth booster or disease treatment. Learn the possible benefits, contamination risks and safer use principles.
Read article →Free-Range Egg-Laying Chickens in Nigeria: Breeds, Feeding and Management
A practical guide to free-range egg-laying chickens in Nigeria: how to choose suitable layers, feed them correctly, manage outdoor access, predators, heat, rain, biosecurity and egg production without relying on unrealistic breed…
Read article →Broiler Weight Chart by Week: Track Growth Correctly
Use the broiler weight chart by week to track strain-specific targets, correct sampling, uniformity checks, feed records and practical responses to slow growth.
Read article →Broiler Growth Boosters: What Really Improves Weight Gain and FCR
Broiler growth does not come from a magic booster. Learn what actually improves weight gain and FCR, how feed additives may help, what to avoid, and how to test products safely on…
Read article →Gumboro Disease in Chickens: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention and Flock Response
Gumboro disease (infectious bursal disease) can spread rapidly through young chickens and damage the immune system. Learn the warning signs, why symptoms alone are not enough, what to do during a suspected…
Read article →Ready to Lay (RTL) Chickens Guide: Feeding & Profitability
Ready-to-lay (RTL) chickens can shorten the wait for eggs, but buying older pullets does not remove the need for careful management. The first two to four weeks after arrival affect feed intake,…
Read article →Poultry Biosecurity: Complete Farm Plan, Checklist and Disease-Prevention Guide
Learn essential poultry biosecurity measures to protect your flock from disease outbreaks. Complete guide with practical steps for backyard and commercial poultry farmers.
Read article →Bitter Leaf for Coccidiosis in Broilers: How I Use It and What Nigerian Research Says
Bitter leaf is one tool I have used when coccidiosis is suspected in broilers. Here I explain how I prepare and use it on the farm, what Nigerian research says, its limits,…
Read article →Broiler Feeding Programme: Starter, Grower and Finisher
Build a practical broiler feeding programme using starter, grower and finisher feed, weekly weights, feed records, FCR and Nigerian farm-management checks.
Read article →9 Effective Ways to Tell if Your Chicken Is Still Laying Eggs
Learn how to tell if your chicken is still laying eggs with nine reliable signs—comb colour, broody behaviour, vent and pelvic checks, egg tracking, leg and feather changes, abdomen feel, and vocal…
Read article →Coccidiosis in Chickens: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention and Control
Learn the signs of coccidiosis in chickens, what to do when you suspect it, and practical ways to prevent outbreaks and reduce flock losses.
Read article →Lice and Mites in Chickens: Signs, Treatment and Prevention
Chickens scratching, losing feathers or dropping in egg production? Learn how to check for lice and mites, what to do when you find them, and practical control options for Nigerian poultry farms.
Read article →Chick Brooding Management for Broilers and Layers: A Practical Guide
A practical chick brooding guide for broilers and layers: prepare the house, manage heat by chick behaviour and breeder guidance, protect feed and water access, keep litter dry, and spot early warning…
Read article →Heat Stress in Broiler Chickens: Signs, Emergency Response and Prevention
Broilers can deteriorate quickly in hot weather, especially as they become heavier. Learn the warning signs, what to do immediately, and how water, airflow, feeding time, stocking pressure and housing work together…
Read article →Broiler Farming in Nigeria: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
A practical Nigerian guide to broiler farming from chick placement to market: housing, brooding, feed, water, health, growth records, heat management, biosecurity and profitability—without one-size-fits-all prescriptions.
Read article →How to Calculate Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) in Poultry
Calculate poultry FCR correctly with the free broiler and layer calculator. Includes formulas, mortality adjustment, examples and improvement steps.
Read article →9 Reasons for Broiler Chickens Not Growing
Diagnose slow broiler growth using weight, feed, water, environment, health and FCR checks. Find the likely cause before spending money on medication or growth boosters.
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