Category: Birds

In hens of egg breeds, the ability to lay eggs is appreciated. Good laying hens will not give a lot of meat, but this is not required of them, the main thing is consistently high egg production. If a hundred years ago, a hundred eggs a year seemed to poultry farmers the ultimate dream, today hybrids of egg direction can easily be carried...

Among the breeds of pigeons flying direction, one of the best called Pakistani (or "Indo-Pakistani"). Birds are characterized by amazing endurance, orient themselves on the terrain and are adapted to different climates. The advantages of the breed in altitude and duration of flight and special acrobatic skills....

Previously, when digital technology did not exist, people transmitted their messages by carrier pigeons. Birds were trained, trained. Pigeons are very capable birds, so they can be quickly trained. Further more in detail about these "postmen". Historical data on carrier pigeons For the first time about birds...

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...

Particularly low temperatures lead to the fact that the rooms in which the chickens are housed require insulation, and this can cost a lot. Therefore, many breeders are interested in what is a chicken coop in a polycarbonate greenhouse, how to build it yourself, and will it provide reliable protection to 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...

Russian black bearded, capercaillie, lordly bird - this is the name of one breed, known as Galan. The old breed appeared in the 19th century, in Russia. Most often it was found in the Oryol, Kursk, Rostov and neighboring provinces. But today her livestock is very small, mainly her...

Ostriches can suffer from various diseases, including problems with the digestive tract, musculoskeletal system, upper and lower respiratory tract. Also, birds can suffer from skin diseases and liver diseases. The poultry breeder is required to know the symptoms of the disease and methods of dealing with them. The article describes the most common...

Ayam Tsemani is the most exotic and most mysterious chicken breed in the world. The uniqueness of this bird is in its absolute blackness. We will find out where this breed came from, how to breed it, and whether it is profitable to grow it. Historical information about the breed This unusual, blue-black chicken is the oldest domesticated...

Growing chickens is easy at first glance. A rare breeder achieves the full survival of the entire livestock. The bird is susceptible to various diseases. Common symptoms are coughing, wheezing, and sneezing. When they appear, it is necessary to identify the problem and conduct appropriate treatment. Overview...