Category: Birds

Methylene blue or iodine blue is an antiseptic that is suitable not only for treating injured skin, but also for treating various diseases of the viral, fungal and bacterial nature in chickens. Is blue iodine really good for birds, and how to use it to prevent side effects...

For many hundreds of years people have been raising pigeons. This is an exciting experience. Pigeons - birds are not capricious in content, willingly consume any offered food. But they are demanding of environmental conditions during the period of reproduction and nursing of offspring. Therefore, the owner of the dovecote must create optimal conditions...

When breeding ostriches in captivity, properly equipped poultry pens play an important role. When constructing them, it is important to take into account habits, especially the content and possibilities of the ostrich. The corral should be strong and reliable, always spacious and safe. Site requirements for equipment...

If the guinea fowl is kept in good conditions, and nothing interferes with its normal development, then by the age of 8 months it becomes sexually mature and is able to lay eggs. But when creating particularly comfortable conditions, the bird can begin egg laying at the age of six months. When does oviposition begin? Maturity...

Ostrich breeding is not exotic and not a whim, but a completely profitable business. Today these giant birds that bring real profits are safely bred in the southern regions and in the middle zone of Russia. Why are ostriches bred? Once upon a time, ostriches came to look at the zoo - this huge...

The American Kayuga duck attracts attention with its original appearance and excellent characteristics for breeding in agriculture. Representatives of this breed are unpretentious in food, give tasty meat and eggs. Due to the unusual coloring, the duck has become the main attraction of many farms....

Harko chickens are not particularly distinguished by their external qualities, but are appreciated for the amazing taste of meat and high productivity. Farmers prefer raising and raising birds for personal gain and as a profitable business. The history of appearance, appearance, features of the Super Hark breed...

Breeding quails, even at home, is a great alternative to chicken and eggs. If only because they do not require a large chicken coop - 50 adult quails can comfortably be placed on an area of ​​about 1 square. m. It is most convenient to keep them in cells that can be identified in the apartment,...

The New Hampshire chicken breed is one of the most popular. This species is aimed both at obtaining meat and eggs, and has high productivity indicators. Among the advantages are unpretentiousness and the possibility of detention in not the most favorable conditions. Birds are quite fleshy...

The establishment of pheasants is possible only if there is an aviary for them. These birds are demanding of living conditions, so immediately determine the territory and plan the corral.It is possible to build it with your own hands, making some efforts and applying the knowledge contained in this article. Requirements...