Browsing: Chickens

6 Essential Tips for Managing Chickens in Your Vegetable Garden Integrating chickens into your vegetable garden can have both positive and negative effects. The key to…

The Future of Poultry: Can CRISPR Technology Make Chicken Cheaper? Chicken is one of the most affordable and widely consumed sources of protein globally. However, its…

Understanding Standard Chickens: A Comprehensive Overview The term “standard chicken” varies in meaning based on context. It can denote a larger chicken compared to a bantam…

The Essential Guide to Supporting Chickens During Molting Molting is a natural and critical phase in a chicken’s life cycle, marking the annual shedding and regrowth…

Innovative Research at North-West University Tackles Food Security via Sustainable Poultry Feed The North-West University (NWU) is making significant strides in addressing sustainability and food security…

Understanding Sex Link and Autosex Chickens: What’s the Difference? The terms “sex link” and “autosex” are commonly used in poultry breeding, referring to chicken chicks whose…

New Mandatory Housing Rules for Poultry Amid Bird Flu Concerns Recent regulations have taken effect in England, including Shropshire, mandating poultry farmers to implement strict housing…

Understanding Testosterone in Roosters and Hens The Role of Testosterone in Roosters Testosterone, the most recognized androgen steroid, plays a vital role in the anatomy and…

The Transformative Journey of Budd Bentley in Poultry Technology A New Direction In late 2019, a headhunter’s question changed the course of Budd Bentley’s career: “How…

Dr Soumeh and her research team believe that this alternative to imported soybean meal will significantly support Australia’s chicken industry while minimizing environmental impacts. Photo: University…