Poultry winter management.

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  • Mohamed Ismail

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    October 7, 2024 at 9:53 am

    Noted thanks.

  • Opeyemi Afeluyi

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    October 6, 2024 at 7:53 am

    👍🏽

  • Chukwuemeka Christian Akoma

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    October 6, 2024 at 4:38 am

    Well done

  • Hamza Muhammad

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    October 5, 2024 at 11:47 am

    Great

  • Mariam Gomaa Ahmed

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    October 2, 2024 at 2:43 pm

    Good

  • DR CHANDAN PATIL

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    October 1, 2024 at 9:15 am

    👍

  • Sridhar S

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    October 1, 2024 at 7:55 am

    Yes, maintaining approximately six inches of litter during winter is crucial for poultry health. Here’s a summary of why this practice is important:

    1. Insulation: Adequate litter depth provides insulation, helping to keep birds warm and reduce heat loss.

    2. Moisture Absorption: Litter absorbs moisture from manure and the environment, preventing wet conditions that can lead to respiratory issues.

    3. Pathogen Control: Regularly replacing wet litter helps minimize the risk of bacterial and fungal infections, promoting better gut and respiratory health.

    4. Comfort: A clean and dry environment enhances bird comfort, reducing stress and improving overall well-being

    • Jagadeshkumar P

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      November 26, 2024 at 1:48 pm

      👍🏻

    • Joshua Teryima Orkaa

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      October 15, 2024 at 12:18 am

      Apt and useful

    • Mohammed Akewusola

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      October 7, 2024 at 12:01 pm

      Great information

    • Olaoluwa Adesida

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      October 5, 2024 at 3:09 am

      Thank you for contribution to knowledge. Kindly suggest preventive and curative measures for fungal infection from brooding to rearing stage

      • Vasanthi Jayakumar

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        November 27, 2024 at 11:35 am

        We may give copper sulphate through drinking water 50 to 100 gms / 1000 ltrs of water one whole day per month to broilers and also to breeders (as a antifungal agent)

      • Joshua Teryima Orkaa

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        October 15, 2024 at 12:17 am

        Useful

    • Bello Bashir Bello

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      October 4, 2024 at 11:49 am

      Tank’s ..

    • ADEDEJI SAMUEL

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      October 3, 2024 at 11:25 pm

      Well said sir

    • Hope Iloka

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      October 1, 2024 at 10:02 am

      This will definitely attract more cost in poultry farming during winter.

    • Hope Iloka

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      October 1, 2024 at 10:01 am

      Very true

  • AFOLABI SUNDAY TUNDE

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    September 27, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Good one

  • Bello Bashir Bello

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    September 27, 2024 at 1:35 pm

    Tank’s

  • Onu Victor Iko

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    September 27, 2024 at 1:06 pm

  • AFOLABI SUNDAY TUNDE

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    September 27, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    Good info and thanks @ Amir

  • Onu Victor Iko

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    September 27, 2024 at 12:06 pm

    Good

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