This is an explanation of what is happening each day as a chicken embryo develops, complete with candling pictures. The egg I am using is a silver spangled spitzhauben.
Definitions you may need:
Vitteline membrane: The membrane that surrounds the yolk...
Feeding poultry for optimum growth and production requires that the birds consume appropriate, balanced diets. Nutrient recommendations are different for each species and the purpose of the birds (meat versus eggs), as well as the stage of growth and...
Prices in 2024 are expected to be higher year-over-year (YoY) for each poultry subsector (broilers, turkeys and layers) in the East and the West (Table 1), supported by continued strength of demand from households and foodservice sectors.
Table 1: Poultry...
he Breeder Flock
Healthy chicks come from good breeders. Breeder nutrition, uniformity and the vaccination program are critical.
Breeder Flock Health, Age And Nutrition
A healthy breeder flock, females with a good rate of lay mated to vigorous males, will usually produce...
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Learn about LED lighting for poultry farms, and what to look for when purchasing LEDs for your farm. This technical information is for Ontario poultry producers.
Introduction
The use of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in agricultural applications is relatively new...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall of eggs distributed by Star Egg Co. in Saskatchewan due to concerns over potential Salmonella contamination. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was initiated as a precautionary...
In accordance with the Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program, ammonia must be measured, at minimum once weekly starting at week four of grow-out and the measurements must be taken on each floor at bird level using...
TBG, a global leader in poultry equipment and hatchery solutions announced last week that it will combine the operations of its Jamesway and Chick Master businesses.
The move, to be completed by March of 2021, will establish a new combined...
Introduction
While most breeding companies provide nutrient specifications for pre-breeder diets, there is considerable variation in their commercial use and application. Using a pre-breeder or pre-lay diet is based on the assumption that the birds nutrient requirements change in this...
Whether you are an experienced grower looking to review best practices or someone who is new to turkey farming, our How-To videos will guide you through common tasks in turkey management. This video addresses how to set up Stir...