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    How To Grow Asparagus
    Crop management As a farmer plants at proper spacing for the asparagus plants to expand, make sure tips grow upwards and also cut of old tips for the new shoots to grow after 4-5 years. Finally, cover crowns with good quality organic potting mix.
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    How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails and How to Make a Codling Moth Trap
    Pest management First, mix a tea spoon of yeast, white sugar, water and put container at ground level in the garden however a farmer can also use beer to control slugs and snails. Similarly, put folded news papers in containers and put it upside down leaving smal entry for the snails and slugs to hide […]
    Duration: 04:51:00
    How To Create A Plot Or Planter
    Field preparation As crushed gravel around bed is ideal to stop slugs from bed and also warms during day to raise heat at night, also crushed shell when put around raised bed reflects light to the plants. Use materials available to make raised beds. Similarly, align the bed with polythene to stop chemicals leaching and […]
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    Using banana flour to promote broiler growth and to reduce feeding costs
    Banana flour benefits Banana flour is very advantageous in poultry farming as it contributes to gut health thus creating a favorable environment for digestive enzymes. Additionally, it also increases feed intake since bananas contain a lot of fiber. Lastly, banana flour also facilitates increased weight gain as well as increased growth rate in broiler birds. […]
    Duration: 09:10:00
    Choosing day old chicks that grow more faster & without death
    Qualities to observe Select active and alert chicks, these should not be crumbling together. Also examine the chick’s head and eyes well, usually normal chicks have open rounded bright eyes. Furthermore, ensure that the chick nostrils have no discharge and avoid selecting chicks with scissors beaks. Additionally, check for star gazing abnormal conditions since this […]
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    Using tumeric plant to boost broiler weight and increase egg production in layers
    Turmeric benefits First, turmeric increases yolk weight for embryo development thus the formation of a healthy chick. Furthermore, turmeric helps in the formation of thick shells as well as increasing weight in chickens. It also increases feed intake thus facilitating weight gain and the production of good-quality eggs and meat. Lastly, turmeric helps to reduce […]
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    Five natural treatments for sicky chickens
    Organic remedy benefits First, the sugar solution helps to revive sick and injured birds, cures diarrhea as well as controls stress. Additionally, honey cures swellings and wounds, this should be smeared on chicken swellings and wounds. Also, apple cider vinegar treats the gut, kills harmful bacteria, boosts immunity, improves egg laying, and promotes growth. Preparation of […]
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    How aloevera plant helps to boost growth performance in broiler birds
    Aloe vera benefits Aloe vera cures poultry viral diseases, boosts immunity as well as cures bacterial diseases. It also increases intestinal microflora to improve the digestion of feeds so as to facilitate nutrient absorption. Additionally, aloe vera also increases the broiler’s body weight by increasing feed and water intake. Lastly, the plant also increases the […]
    Duration: 10:23:00
    Strategies to generate high profits from chicken farming
    Profitable farming Start by identifying the type of chicken breed to raise and conduct a market survey for poultry products. Also, determine the required chicken farming skills and gather more knowledge. Also, avoid overspending and purchase good quality chicks from reputable dealers. Furthermore, reduce feeding costs and hire only needed staff. Additionally, add value to […]
    Duration: 07:00:00
    Cheap chicken feed formulation for indigenous birds
    Indigenous birds benefits Usually, indigenous birds are preferred by many farmers since they are resistant to infections and digest. Additionally, indigenous birds can easily extract nutrients from feeds and also have the ability to scavenge feeds on their own however it is recommended to always provide supplementary feeds on a free-range system. Feed formulation Start […]
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