Subscriber Ajimoye
SubscriberForum Replies Created
-
Please if anyone have Ideal I wish to learn too. Thank you
-
Infectious Laryngotracheitis Outbreaks on Poultry Farms in Serbia – Encyclopedia MDPI
-
<strong data-start=”219″ data-end=”258″>Provide plenty of fresh, cool water – Make sure their water is clean and changed frequently. Adding ice can help keep it cooler longer.
<strong data-start=”362″ data-end=”377″>Offer shade – Ensure they have access to shaded areas throughout the day, either from trees, tarps, or shade cloths.
<strong data-start=”486″ data-end=”508″>Ventilate the coop – Good airflow is essential. Keep windows or vents open (safely secured) to allow heat to escape.
<strong data-start=”610″ data-end=”632″>Avoid overcrowding – Giving chickens space to spread out helps prevent overheating.
<strong data-start=”701″ data-end=”722″>Use frozen treats – Frozen fruits or vegetables can provide a fun and cooling snack.
<strong data-start=”793″ data-end=”828″>Limit activity during peak heat – Avoid handling or moving chickens during the hottest part of the day.Provide plenty of fresh, cool water Make sure their water is clean and changed frequently. Adding ice can help keep it cooler longer.
Offer shade – Ensure they have access to shaded areas throughout the day, either from trees, tarps, or shade cloths.
Ventilate the coop – Good airflow is essential. Keep windows or vents open (safely secured) to allow heat to escape.
Avoid overcrowding – Giving chickens space to spread out helps prevent overheating.
Use frozen treats – Frozen fruits or vegetables can provide a fun and cooling snack.
Limit activity during peak heat – Avoid handling or moving chickens during the hottest part of the day. -
Plz clear it
-
Extending lay cycles to 100 weeks is viable but requires careful nutritional management to offset costs from poor shell quality and increased Salmonella risk, with the economic benefit depending on the specific farm’s conditions. Cutting-edge strategies go beyond simple calcium and include: a “Hybrid Feed” system with reduced energy and elevated amino acids, optimizing gut health through specific feed structures and additives, managing egg weight through amino acid adjustments, and prioritizing a robust rearing phase to build bone and digestive capacity.
-
Eco friendly management, biosecurity management & precision feeding.
-
Muhammad Ahmad
MemberOctober 21, 2025 at 4:12 am in reply to: High employee turnover and Biosecurity- High employee turnover and labor shortages result in inadequate training documentation and poor implementation of biosecurity.
- : What are the most effective, low-cost training methods (e.g., visual guides, short video modules, gamification) for new hires that ensure biosecurity principles are understood, especially when language barriers exist? How can we better integrate biosecurity plans into a documentation system that survives personnel changes?
- High employee turnover and labor shortages result in inadequate training documentation and poor implementation of biosecurity.
-
-
- Is the economic benefit of extending the lay cycle to 100 weeks still viable when considering the increasing costs associated with poor shell quality, downgrading, and Salmonella risk in late-cycle flocks? What are the cutting-edge late-cycle nutritional strategies (beyond simple calcium) the community is seeing success with?
-
-
-
- Beyond standard disease prevention, what are the most effective, non-nutritional stress-reduction protocols (e.g., lighting, ventilation, handling) a producer can implement to support consistent shell quality?
-
-
- Cracks frequently originate from poor shell formation due to physiological stress or disease (leading to chalky, weak shells).
-
The primary distinguishing feature for heat-resistant chickens is typically less body mass, fewer or lighter-colored feathers, and large combs/wattles to help dissipate heat.
Here are some of the most heat-resistant chicken breeds, categorized by their primary purpose.
Heat-Resistant Layer Breeds (Egg Production)
Breeds originating from hot climates, particularly the Mediterranean, tend to be the most heat-tolerant layers, often maintaining high egg production even in high temperatures.
| Breed | Origin/Key Feature | Egg Production | Egg Color |
|—|—|—|—|
| Leghorn | Italian, famous for large, floppy comb and wattles. | Excellent (up to 300+ eggs/year) | White |
| Egyptian Fayoumi | Native to Egypt, very hardy and active foragers. | Good (medium production) | Cream/White |
| Minorca | Spanish/Mediterranean, known for largest wattles and combs. | Good | Large White |
| Andalusian | Spanish, slender bodies and large combs. | Good | White |
| Ancona | Italian, small size and active. | Good | White |
| Catalana | Spanish, adapted to warm weather. | Good | Cream/Tinted |
Heat-Resistant Broiler & Dual-Purpose Breeds (Meat and Eggs)
Standard commercial broilers (like the Cornish Cross) are generally highly susceptible to heat stress due to their rapid growth and large body size. Therefore, heat-resistant breeds for meat production are typically dual-purpose birds that grow slower or possess specific genetic adaptations.
| Breed | Primary Purpose/Key Feature | Meat Quality | Egg Production |
|—|—|—|—|
| Naked Neck (Turken) | Excellent adaptation for heat. Lacks feathers on the neck, allowing for significant heat loss. | Good, slower growth. | Good |
| New Hampshire Red | Developed from Rhode Island Reds for a more robust body. | Good (dual-purpose) | Very Good (brown) |
| Rhode Island Red | Hardy, active, and can handle a wide range of climates. | Fair to Good (dual-purpose) | Excellent (brown) |
| Plymouth Rock (Barred Rock) | Versatile American heritage breed; can tolerate mixed climates well. | Good (dual-purpose) | Very Good (brown) |
| Aseel | Indian/Pakistani fighting breed, extremely rugged and well-adapted to heat. | Good (slow growth) | Poor to Fair |
| Sumatra | Indonesian breed, very heat-tolerant and active. | Poor to Fair | Poor (for show/ornamental primarily) |
🐔 Key Characteristics for Heat Tolerance
Chickens cool down by panting and by dissipating heat through unfeathered skin (like the comb and wattles). Breeds that handle heat best often have:
* Large Combs and Wattles: They act as radiators for the bird’s body heat.
* Light-Colored/Sparse Plumage: Lighter feathers reflect sunlight, and fewer feathers provide better ventilation.
* Smaller, Slender Bodies: Less overall mass to heat up, making temperature regulation easier.
* Indigenous/Native Genetics: Breeds like the Fayoumi and Sumatra have evolved in hot climates for centuries.The primary distinguishing feature for heat-resistant chickens is typically less body mass, fewer or lighter-colored feathers, and large combs/wattles to help dissipate heat.
Here are some of the most heat-resistant chicken breeds, categorized by their primary purpose.
Heat-Resistant Layer Breeds (Egg Production)
Breeds originating from hot climates, particularly the Mediterranean, tend to be the most heat-tolerant layers, often maintaining high egg production even in high temperatures.
| Breed | Origin/Key Feature | Egg Production | Egg Color |
|—|—|—|—|
| Leghorn | Italian, famous for large, floppy comb and wattles. | Excellent (up to 300+ eggs/year) | White |
| Egyptian Fayoumi | Native to Egypt, very hardy and active foragers. | Good (medium production) | Cream/White |
| Minorca | Spanish/Mediterranean, known for largest wattles and combs. | Good | Large White |
| Andalusian | Spanish, slender bodies and large combs. | Good | White |
| Ancona | Italian, small size and active. | Good | White |
| Catalana | Spanish, adapted to warm weather. | Good | Cream/Tinted |
Heat-Resistant Broiler & Dual-Purpose Breeds (Meat and Eggs)
Standard commercial broilers (like the Cornish Cross) are generally highly susceptible to heat stress due to their rapid growth and large body size. Therefore, heat-resistant breeds for meat production are typically dual-purpose birds that grow slower or possess specific genetic adaptations.
| Breed | Primary Purpose/Key Feature | Meat Quality | Egg Production |
|—|—|—|—|
| Naked Neck (Turken) | Excellent adaptation for heat. Lacks feathers on the neck, allowing for significant heat loss. | Good, slower growth. | Good |
| New Hampshire Red | Developed from Rhode Island Reds for a more robust body. | Good (dual-purpose) | Very Good (brown) |
| Rhode Island Red | Hardy, active, and can handle a wide range of climates. | Fair to Good (dual-purpose) | Excellent (brown) |
| Plymouth Rock (Barred Rock) | Versatile American heritage breed; can tolerate mixed climates well. | Good (dual-purpose) | Very Good (brown) |
| Aseel | Indian/Pakistani fighting breed, extremely rugged and well-adapted to heat. | Good (slow growth) | Poor to Fair |
| Sumatra | Indonesian breed, very heat-tolerant and active. | Poor to Fair | Poor (for show/ornamental primarily) |
🐔 Key Characteristics for Heat Tolerance
Chickens cool down by panting and by dissipating heat through unfeathered skin (like the comb and wattles). Breeds that handle heat best often have:
* Large Combs and Wattles: They act as radiators for the bird’s body heat.
* Light-Colored/Sparse Plumage: Lighter feathers reflect sunlight, and fewer feathers provide better ventilation.
* Smaller, Slender Bodies: Less overall mass to heat up, making temperature regulation easier.
* Indigenous/Native Genetics: Breeds like the Fayoumi and Sumatra have evolved in hot climates for centuries.
