Introducing new chickens to an already established flock will need careful handling. But before you deal with this, the first step is quarantining the new […]
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Egg Production: How Does An Egg Form?
When wanting to learn about egg production, it is important one understands the basic mechanics of how an egg is actually formed first before you […]
Choose Your Chicken: Amberlinks
Steady and reliable are the reasons poultry owners give for choosing Amberlink chickens. Adaptable is another important trait, so a smallholder who wants to set […]
Read The Latest Magazine Now
The November edition of the SA Smallholder Digital Magazine is now available to read online, or you can download it to read later. Click here […]
How Clever Is Your Chicken?
Most of us usually underestimate chicken intelligence. They are not as clueless or ‘bird-brained’ as people believe them to be. We know that chickens have […]
How Do You Know You Have Healthy Chicks?
When you are raising chicks, you will need to know what a healthy one looks like to identify if there is something wrong. Observing your […]
How To Establish A Biosecurity Plan For Poultry
In chicken farming, a biosecurity plan for poultry production is your first line of defence against disease. Biosecurity is the preventative measures you put in […]
Feet, Claw And Leg Problems In Chickens
When you do your frequent health checks of your poultry, look out for feet, claw and leg problems amongst your chickens. Lameness will prevent the […]
Get Yourself Some Ducks
Maybe you should get yourself some ducks, if you would like a poultry breed that is quite easy to keep. They are delightful. Ducks have […]
Celebrate World Egg Day Today
Today we celebrate World Egg Day! This year, the egg industry’s global campaign will focus on the brilliant versatility of the egg and its vast […]