Sharad
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Proper mixing is vital in feed milling to ensure uniform nutrient distribution, while factors like ingredient size, mixer type, mixing time, and loading capacity greatly influence mixing efficiency.
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The best methods to insulate a poultry house include using aluminium foil or foam sheets under the roof, adopting a double roofing system with an air gap, building walls with hollow blocks or insulated panels, painting walls white to reflect heat, and planting shade trees around the house to reduce temperature.
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What are the consideration for site selection of a fish pond
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To insulate the roof, Asbestos roofs are better.
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Olamide
MemberOctober 15, 2025 at 6:35 pm in reply to: Managing Winter Respiratory Challenges in BroilersVentilation
proper housing
Litter Management
Biosecurity
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Selecting the right breed is dependent:
Your goal -Meat or Egg
Available Breeds
Experience
Sorting
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Well explained with full details. thanks
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good absorbent bedding Material,
lower normal initial moisture to control mold, bacteria, caking,
initial days paper covered,
deep litter,
minimum ventilation,
required stirring,
avoid feed mixing to litter
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Yes, because birds consume more feed with pellets and crumbles than with mash feed
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I may have a different experience, as Layers performance did not get better with pellets
But Broilers perform better with Pellets rather than mash
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Loose droppings occur during heat stress because birds drink more water to cool down, which increases the volume of urine, and because the heat damages the intestinal lining, which impairs water absorption from the feces. Both increased fluid intake and reduced reabsorption lead to watery and loose droppings.
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1. Reduced stocking density
2. Properly built pen house
3. Proper ventilation
4. Use of fogger
5. Addition of electrolytes in water
6. Adequate supply of good drinking water
7. Use of industrial fans
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Proper Ventilation
Ammonia Control
Continuous Raking
Prevention of water spillage
