The Beginning of The Poultry Unit
A poultry unit with dimensions 40ft x 25ft with a capacity of carrying 500 layers or 1000 broilers was constructed using Iron sheets, wire mesh cement sand and Off cuts
The poultry unit was completed and stocked with Feeder and Drinkers in readiness for the rearing of the birds. The completed poultry unit was disinfected and the around cleared to get rid of disease causing organisms and vermins respectively. Four days before collection of Day old chicks a brooder was made using hardboard and wood shavings. On the 13th July Day old Broiler chicks were collected from the Kenchic depot. We ordered for 150 chicks and Collected 153 as we given three extra one. On arrival, we gave the chicks’ liquid paraffin to clean their digestive system. A glucose solution was administered 30 minutes later to give the chicks energy and relieve any stress. We started feeding the birds on Broiler starter Mash for the first four weeks. Birds were vaccinated on the 11th day, 16th day and 24th day against Newcastle + IB, Gumboro and Newcastle lasota respectively. Vitamin supplement are administered every week. Within the fourth week, we gradually started introducing Finishers mash as we reduced starters mash. By the beginning of the fifth week, we fed the on Boiler finisher mash. We recorded almost 99% survival as only three birds died. By six week some of the birds were ready for the market i.e (1.8-2.0 kg) and we have started selling them to the nearest Hotels eg the Famous Siaya Centre. We are selling a bird at Ksh. 250.00. We have sold 52 Birds.
The poultry unit was completed and stocked with Feeder and Drinkers in readiness for the rearing of the birds. The completed poultry unit was disinfected and the around cleared to get rid of disease causing organisms and vermins respectively. Four days before collection of Day old chicks a brooder was made using hardboard and wood shavings. On the 13th July Day old Broiler chicks were collected from the Kenchic depot. We ordered for 150 chicks and Collected 153 as we given three extra one. On arrival, we gave the chicks’ liquid paraffin to clean their digestive system. A glucose solution was administered 30 minutes later to give the chicks energy and relieve any stress. We started feeding the birds on Broiler starter Mash for the first four weeks. Birds were vaccinated on the 11th day, 16th day and 24th day against Newcastle + IB, Gumboro and Newcastle lasota respectively. Vitamin supplement are administered every week. Within the fourth week, we gradually started introducing Finishers mash as we reduced starters mash. By the beginning of the fifth week, we fed the on Boiler finisher mash. We recorded almost 99% survival as only three birds died. By six week some of the birds were ready for the market i.e (1.8-2.0 kg) and we have started selling them to the nearest Hotels eg the Famous Siaya Centre. We are selling a bird at Ksh. 250.00. We have sold 52 Birds.
