Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis for layers, whose results show that Bio-Mos® can simultaneously improve animal performance, reduce the carbon footprint and increase profitability.
Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis, published in Poultry Science, that...
Many factors can influence egg quality and appearance. These factors will vary depending upon the housing environment, genetics, drugs, feed ingredients, or chemicals used in agriculture. As egg production methods become more varied—for example, changing from cage to free...
Egg production on a small scale is one of the oldest animal farming enterprises in recorded history. A small investment may yield several years of income.
Egg production is one of the oldest animal enterprises and is well-suited to a...
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This chart will help you make an informed decision.
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Single-stage setters are very popular nowadays, but there are still a lot of multi-stage setters in use.
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Most hatchery planners aim to keep egg age under 7 days at set.
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A lower storage temperature could help keep weight loss during egg storage under control without increasing the risk of contamination.
Raising a small chicken flock for egg production in the backyard has increased in popularity.
General Considerations
Check all local ordinances, zoning laws, and property association rules to see if you can raise chickens in your area.
Follow laws and...
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The ventilation capacity of modern hatchers is calculated by the manufacturers to ensure that enough fresh air is introduced and waste air removed.
Source: Egg Farmers of Canada
Jared de Dood
Grindrod, British Columbia
While working in Fort McMurray, Alberta, after high school, Jared de Dood invested in a 27-acre parcel of land adjacent to his family’s dairy farm in the Okanagan Valley in Grindrod,...
