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06/08/2025

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12/10/2024

How much was egg in your area in 2020 and how much is it now?

30/09/2024

30/09/2024

Fowl Cholera alert💥💥: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment🤗

Fowl cholera, also known as Pasteurellosis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease affecting poultry worldwide.

It's caused by Pasteurella multocida, a gram-negative bacterium that can lead to significant economic losses in the poultry industry.

Causes of Fowl Cholera

1. Infected birds shedding bacteria through respiratory secretions, f***s, and saliva.
2. Contaminated feed, water, and equipment.
3. Poor ventilation, overcrowding, and stress.
4. Wild birds and animals carrying the bacteria.

Symptoms of Fowl Cholera

1. Sudden onset of illness and death.
2. Labored breathing, coughing, and nasal discharge.
3. Pale or blue-tinged comb, wattles, and legs.
4. Greenish or sulfurous diarrhea.
5. Swollen and inflamed joints.

Prevention of Fowl Cholera

1. Biosecurity measures: isolate new birds, disinfect equipment, and maintain clean facilities.
2. Vaccination programs.
3. Proper ventilation and spacing.
4. Regular monitoring for signs of disease.
5. Eradicate wild birds and rodents. Stop letting those local chickens or pigeon settle in your farm surroundings 😏

Treatment of Fowl Cholera

1. Antibiotics (e.g., sulfonamides, tetracyclines).
2. Supportive care: fluids, electrolytes, and nutritional supplements.
Especially for small scale farmers who can afford to give sick birds individual attention. Moisten some feed in water and patiently feed. Administer water/drugs with syringe. Most times sick birds die of dehydration and starvation before their bodies get a chance to recover.

3. Disinfection and sanitation.

Complications and Control Measures

1. Chronic respiratory problems.
2. Decreased egg production.
3. Increased mortality all leading to economic losses🥵.

Implementing integrated control measures, like biosecurity, vaccination, and antibiotic therapy, can effectively manage fowl cholera outbreaks.

30/09/2024

Good morning, egg-straordinary farmers!!!

29/09/2024

Mites🥵? No Way! Natural🍃🌿 Solutions💥💥

Tired of mites infestation on your farm?
Here are some organic and herbal solutions to help control mites in chickens:

1. Neem oil: Derived from the seeds of the neem(dongoyaro) tree, neem oil is a natural insecticide that can be used to repel and kill mites.

2. Sulfur powder: Sulfur has natural insecticidal and antiparasitic properties that can help control mites.

3. Cayenne pepper: The capsaicin in cayenne pepper can help repel mites and other external parasites.

4. Lemongrass oil: has natural insecticidal properties that can help control mites.

5. Tea tree oil: has antiparasitic and antifungal properties that can help control mites and other external parasites.

6. Diatomaceous earth with herbs: Mixing diatomaceous earth with herbs like lavender, rosemary, or thyme can enhance its effectiveness against mites.

7. Apple cider vinegar: Adding apple cider vinegar to the chickens' water can help create an environment that's less conducive to mite infestations.

8. Garlic and onion powder: has natural insecticidal properties that can help repel and kill mites.

Remember to always use these solutions in conjunction with good coop management, regular cleaning, and monitoring for mites to ensure effective control.







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29/09/2024

Happy Sunday Morning! May your eggs be plentiful and delicious!!!