Poultry breeding

Beginning quail farmers should consider several housing requirements. If you have your own small farm or backyard, you can house the birds in a separate room. It's important to maintain a consistent temperature and lighting conditions in this room. A comfortable temperature for quail is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Those fortunate enough to own a garden plot often try to raise not only various plants but also animals. The most popular farm animal is, of course, the chicken. Hobby poultry farmers show equal interest in both layers and broilers, as both chicken meat and eggs are healthy and nutritious foods that are essential in a healthy diet.

In recent years, Muscovy duck meat has become increasingly popular in many countries. Although native to South America, the bird is primarily raised in European countries. Interest in the Muscovy duck stems from its unique properties. Its meat is dietary, vaguely reminiscent of chicken in flavor, yet much juicier and more filling. A bird can weigh up to 4-5 kg, depending on the breed. Some farms raise Muscovy ducks solely for the popular delicacy of fatty liver.

Large, massive Big 6 turkeys are a relatively new arrival on the market. These true heavyweights successfully compete with other broilers and are becoming increasingly popular among poultry farmers. They are very profitable to raise, producing not only a large amount of meat but also eggs, feathers, and down. Raising and raising Big 6 turkeys has its own unique characteristics, which you can learn about in our article.

Everyone knows that chickens hatch from eggs. But how many realize that a chicken egg is neutral; it doesn't contain an embryo? And even if you take a regular store-bought egg, a hen won't be able to hatch a chick from it.

After all, an egg is a kind of ovum, and for a small organism to develop within it, it must be fertilized. Unfertilized eggs are sold at the market. Those that will hatch are placed under a hen for incubation or taken to an incubator, where the chicks will mature.