Complete Guide to Chicken Feed Formulation
Making your own chicken feed at home can help in cutting down on the cost of purchasing chicken feed. Formulating…
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The Complete Guide to Sweet Potato Farming
The sweet potato is a cherished versatile food in Kenya. It can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its flour can be used for porridge, while its leaves can be used as a vegetable. The many uses of the…
Rhode Island Red Chicken Breed Characteristics and Management
Rhode Island Red, a dual-purpose chicken breed, is one of the most popular breeds in the world. This is because it requires low maintenance, is hardy and is a very good layer. Friendly and gentle, Rhode Island Red is a…
How to farm strawberries in Kenya in 2025
The strawberry was initially a plant that grew in mild temperatures but has adapted well in warmer regions. It has become popular around the world and is grown in nearly every country, due to the breeding of new varieties that…
Sukuma Wiki Farming Guide for 2025
The english name for Sukuma Wiki is Collard Greens. It is a form of a cabbage where green leaves do not form a head. Closer to the wild cabbage, than he domesticated cabbage, Collard Greens is common in Kenya by…
Sasso Chicken Breeds Details and Management Information
The Sasso broiler chicken, made to be hardy and to as a slow-growing bird, is a broiler alternative to the fast-growing hybrid broilers that are…
Broiler Feeding Program, Lighting Program and Growth Chart
The broiler feeding process is aimed at making sure that the bird, being raised for meat, attains the desired weight at the time of slaughter….
Complete Guide to Chicken Feed Formulation
Making your own chicken feed at home can help in cutting down on the cost of purchasing chicken feed. Formulating your own chicken feed is…
Common Poultry And Chicken Diseases
The chicken farmer needs to have a good understanding of chicken diseases, their causes, symptoms, cures and prevention. Diseases are any changes in the chicken’s…
Kuroiler Chicken Breed information and management
Kuroiler chicken, a crossbreed created by Keggs farms in India in the early 1990s, is a dual purpose chicken breed. It is a cross of…
Vaccination schedule for Kienyeji chicken for 2025 [Download]
Indigenous chicken, also known as Kienyeji are much sought after because of the quality of their meat and eggs. They are hardy but also need…
Rainbow Rooster Chicken Breed Information and management
The Rainbow rooster is a dual-purpose, low-input, multicoloured chicken from India. It was bred by Indbro Research and Breeding Farms in Southern India as part…
8 Reasons Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs
One of the major concerns of a poultry farmer is when they notice a decrease in egg production. Egg-laying might go from one egg a…
How many chickens should I keep in order to make a profit?
As a farmer, your major goal should be to maximize the income you earn from your venture just like any other business person targets. While…
How to Manage Chicks from 0 weeks to 8 weeks
Brooding is the period immediately after hatching when the chicks need special care and management for their survival. Bringing in new chicks indicates that you…
How to Manage Chicks from 0 weeks to 8 weeks
Brooding is the period immediately after hatching when the chicks need special care and management for their survival. Bringing in new chicks indicates that you…
How to start sweet orange farming
The orange, commonly known as the sweet orange is one of the most common fruits in the world. It comes from the species of citrus…
Complete Guide to Open Field Tomato Farming
The tomato, once considered to be highly poisonous, is a widely used vegetable in cooking around the world. With consistent market demand, both for fresh…
Kuroiler Chicken Breed information and management
Kuroiler chicken, a crossbreed created by Keggs farms in India in the early 1990s, is a dual purpose chicken breed. It is a cross of…
Catfish Farming in Kenya
The African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is a fast-growing fish species native to African waters. In Kenya, it can be found in lakes, rivers, and artificial…
Capsicum (Pilipili Hoho) Farming Guide
Capsicum, also known as sweet pepper, bell pepper or pilipili hoho are consumed in nearly every household in Kenya. They are used to spice up…
Choosing the right solar powered irrigation system
The use of solar power for irrigation is becoming popular as solar panel technologies continue to get better and cheaper. Using solar harnesses the energy…
How many chickens should I keep in order to make a profit?
As a farmer, your major goal should be to maximize the income you earn from your venture just like any other business person targets. While…
Okra (Ladyfingers) Farming Guide in Kenya
With a maturity period of up to 60 days, and a ready local and export market, Okra Farming is an option the vegetable farmer can…
8 Reasons Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs
One of the major concerns of a poultry farmer is when they notice a decrease in egg production. Egg-laying might go from one egg a…