Poultry Farming Forum for Small Chicken Farmers - Forum Kunena Site Syndication http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/ Sat, 19 May 2012 02:24:17 +0000 Kunena 1.6 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/components/com_kunena/template/default/images/icons/rss.png Poultry Farming Forum for Small Chicken Farmers - Forum http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/ en-gb Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: leotinius http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#404 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#404
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If anyone knows about other free software for poultry farming and chicken farming please post some details for me. Thanks]]> Layer houses and egg farming Sat, 12 May 2012 04:45:33 +0000 Subject: Intelligent Eskom Approved Broiler Lighting - by: Philip http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/402-intelligent-eskom-approved-broiler-lighting#402 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/402-intelligent-eskom-approved-broiler-lighting#402
Please contact me for further information

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Philip Malherbe
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Broiler chicken farming Wed, 02 May 2012 08:20:27 +0000 Subject: metal z purlins - by: paulbeartil http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/13-layer-houses-and-broiler-houses-the-difference#399 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/13-layer-houses-and-broiler-houses-the-difference#399 bearty]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:41:42 +0000 Subject: Re: Free Range Housing - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#388 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#388 Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:45:57 +0000 Subject: Layer Feed - by: Seb http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/372-layer-feed#372 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/372-layer-feed#372
where is the best place to buy feed in the Lowveld area?

thanks]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:26:26 +0000 Subject: Re: I'm Looking for Buyers of Broilers on Contract - by: darson http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#362 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#362 can u please give me ur contact details so i can chat with u about broiler business.
thanks
tariq
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Broiler chicken farming Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:35:30 +0000 Subject: Re: Free Range Information - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/311-free-range-information#318 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/311-free-range-information#318
Layer and broilers are raised differently - and have different requiremnent - but generally ..

how much does each chicken eat ?

- about 180 grams of feed per day.

what is the bulk cost of the food ?

- depends where you are (delivery prices are variable) and from supplier to suppler. You also get different types of chicken food - for chicks (starter food, follower and geneneral feed), layer mash for growing layers (egg production) - a 50kg bag costs about R200. If you are bulk buying bags if chicken food make sure you have a rat proof store room. If you are bulk buying loose feed you will need a silo and some method to distribute the feed to the chicken house - this is the most cost effective wat to buy feed, and the best way to keep it away from rats etc. - but the silos cost quite a lot.

Do free range chickens require climate controlled coops?

- No - not unless you are in a very cold place - chickens, once grown are very hardy - baby chicks for broilers will need a heater until they get feathers. Climate controlled chicken coops or poultry houses are known as "closed enviroment houses" - and this means that they are sealed - no outside acces for the chickens - which means that they are not free range.

do free range chickens require boxes or similar to lay their eggs in?

- They will need nest boxes to lay the eggs into - the regulations in South AFrica state 5 hens per bay.

what is the mortality rate of the chickens?

- depends on how good a farmer you are - acceptable rates in bigger farms is about 3 percent (intensive farming) - Free range depends on many factors - they face more challenges like preditors, disease etc - usually about 5%

how much do point of lay chickens cost?

- about R50 depending on the breed and supplier - make sure that they have had all the inoculations and shots before you get them. And make sure that they have not been debeaked (intensive farming burns the beak so that they do not hurt each other in the lkayer cages - free range chickens may not be debeaked - and if they are they cannot range properly.

Why is it better to go for these than 1 day old chicks?

- If you get one day olds make sure you just get female chickes, you will need to do all the medication and innoculations, you will need heaters and fans, and you will have a higher mortality rate. Supplers of layers also follw (or should follow) a strict regime of fedd and types of feed to ensure the layer is in peak laying condition when you buy the hen.

how ethical is de-beaking in terms of free range / organic?

- You may not - and anyway - how are they supposed to peck and forage if they have no beak? (have a look at the free range regulations)

what % can one assume for egg laying i.e. 1 egg per day ? 6 per week per chicken?

- about 0.8 eggs per day over the entire laying period - (about 60 weeks) - in the beginning they lay few eggs, at peak can lay 1.2 eggs per chicken per day, and as they get older they lay less and less eggs.

What is the usefull life of a chicken in terms of egg production and what do you do with them after this "egg based usefull life"?

- 60 weeks - then you sell them for thir meat - many AFrica people like such chickens - they are known as "hard chickens" and you can expect about R22 - R30 per chicken.

what sort of labour is required?

-Depends on how many chickens you have, and what sort of feeding and drinking equipment you are using.

What is the best way to establish a market?

- You can try and get a contract from the larger growers - Rainbow, Early Bird etc. - they will control what and how you farm - equi[pment and methods. Find supermarkets like Spars in your areas - they aslo will need to inspect your farm. Sell directly to public - pererably small bakers and resturants.

what are (other than the obvious business plan) the criteria for government loans / grants e.g. am i required to be BEE compliant / have an empowerment vision?

- Dunno about this - contact www .seda.org.co.za]]> Layer houses and egg farming Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:14:14 +0000 Subject: Re: Gas heaters for a chicken house - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/315-gas-heaters-for-a-chicken-house#316 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/315-gas-heaters-for-a-chicken-house#316 gas heater does not depend on anything except your panning - and you get instant heat exactly where you want it.]]> Broiler chicken farming Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:02:22 +0000 Subject: Gas heaters for a chicken house - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/315-gas-heaters-for-a-chicken-house#315 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/315-gas-heaters-for-a-chicken-house#315 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:48:23 +0000 Subject: LAYER HOUSES AND CAGES FOR SALE - by: Colleen Mare http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/314-layer-houses-and-cages-for-sale#314 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/314-layer-houses-and-cages-for-sale#314
We are selling 2 x Layer Houses with cages and silos.
Approximately 10m (width) x 10m (hight) x 70m (length)
New Condition.
Some Big Douchman machines still available.

If you are interested, please contact Colleen Mare on 0824477690.

We are sittuated in Tedderfield, Eikenhof. South of Johannesburg.

We run a home for the Mentally Ill, and due to health reasons, we are not
allowed to do egg farming on a large scale.

The houses are also ideal for warehousing.

The Houses have stood empty for 2 years.

Regards,

Colleen Mare]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:29:09 +0000 Subject: LAYER HOUSES AND CAGES FOR SALE - by: Colleen Mare http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/313-layer-houses-and-cages-for-sale#313 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/313-layer-houses-and-cages-for-sale#313
We are selling 2 x Layer Houses with cages and silos.
Approximately 10m (width) x 10m (hight) x 70m (length)
New Condition.
Some Big Douchman machines still available.

If you are interested, please contact Colleen Mare on 0824477690.

We are sittuated in Tedderfield, Eikenhof. South of Johannesburg.

We run a home for the Mentally Ill, and due to health reasons, we are not
allowed to do egg farming on a large scale.

The houses are also ideal for warehousing.

The Houses have stood empty for 2 years.

Regards,

Colleen Mare]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:23:03 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: Lazza http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#312 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#312
I am looking for an LED Light that is dimmable and for chicken layers and broilers

do you have a replacement for 160w Mercury Vapour

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need to know spec of your light and if registered on eskom spp

thanks]]> Broiler chicken farming Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:45:51 +0000 Subject: Free Range Information - by: Neil H http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/311-free-range-information#311 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/311-free-range-information#311
I am assessing whether going into free range eggproduction is something that makes business sense for me.

Business plans, financial models etc are an area which i am comfortable with, however i lack basic information and where to source this information.... for example

how much does each chicken eat ?
what is the bulk cost of the food ?
Do free range chickens require climate controlled coops?
do free range chickens require boxes or similar to lay their eggs in?
what is the mortality rate of the chickens?
how much do point of lay chickens cost? Why is it better to go for these than 1 day old chicks?
how ethical is de-beaking in terms of free range / organic?
what % can one assume for egg laying i.e. 1 egg per day ? 6 per week per chicken?
What is the usefull life of a chicken in terms of egg production and what do you do with them after this "egg based usefull life"?
what sort of labour is required?

What is the best way to establish a market?
what are (other than the obvious business plan) the criteria for government loans / grants e.g. am i required to be BEE compliant / have an empowerment vision?

any and all help would be appreciated]]> Layer houses and egg farming Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:36:22 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: mnandichix http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#310 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#310 ]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:18:49 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: PST LED http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#309 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#309
@ mnandichix , I am sole importer of COB(Chip On Board) led lights, our products range from 0.8W ~ 360W. I am based in Brakpan, and we hold plenty of stock. Email me if you are interested in creating a mututal and profitable business together.

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Regards,
Han.]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:28:14 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#307 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#307 Layer houses and egg farming Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:12:19 +0000 Subject: Re: Need help on a choice of layer - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#306 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#306 Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:29 +0000 Subject: Re: Need help on a choice of layer - by: WEdgy http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#305 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#305
and will the 2 yards of 100sqm be adequate?]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:07:15 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Magolego http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#304 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#304
Currently i have done company profile and still busy doing the business plan because i still need to compile lots of information as far as the business plan template is concern.Yes i am very interested to see their pricing but my challenge now is i don't know where will i get the Chicken lay eggs and how much does each cost...]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:55:54 +0000 Subject: Re: Need help on a choice of layer - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#303 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#303 Immuno-Vet Services
Mobile: +27 (0) 71 684 7682
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the best chicken nestboxes I've seen can be got from Chicken Shack - dunno if the carry stock - my contact there is Shaun or Sheldon - 012 6699908. If you cannot afford those you can use 25l plastic drums mounted on a wall - just make sure that whatever was inside is properly cleaned off (like paint). The hens like somewhere private and protected to lay.
]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:45:17 +0000 Subject: Re: Need help on a choice of layer - by: WEdgy http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#302 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#302
If i was to get them at 1 week old, what would the injection regimen be?

I'm building the house out of corrugated steel mostly, and 2 sides will have 13 x 25mm weldmesh. Is it ok if i lock them in there at night? There's a bit of stock theft in my area and i'd hate to have to dig a hole to hide a would be thief. Will also make 2 camps then of 100sqm each, and rotate them weekly. Where can i buy nest boxes? I was thinking of making them, but its a bit of a mission.]]> Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:05:57 +0000 Subject: Re: Trial for chicken feed supplement - by: kaisnyders http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/297-trial-for-chicken-feed-supplement#300 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/297-trial-for-chicken-feed-supplement#300 Broiler chicken farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:29:53 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#299 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#299 Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:48 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Magolego http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#298 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#298 Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:23:39 +0000 Subject: Trial for chicken feed supplement - by: kaisnyders http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/297-trial-for-chicken-feed-supplement#297 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/297-trial-for-chicken-feed-supplement#297 The supplement is 100% natural. Improve digestion, boost the development of immune system, increase antibodies, decrease cost and maximize profits, no drugs and antibiotics needed, improvement of quality of meat, greener environment, to reduce feces and odor.
Please respond if you are interested. We are based in Gauteng and would like to deliver the supplement personally.
Regards,
Kai (0834581620) or Charles (0833069364)]]> Broiler chicken farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:47 +0000 Subject: Re: I'm Looking for Buyers of Broilers on Contract - by: Ndimande http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#296 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#296 Broiler chicken farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:20:46 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#295 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#295
Each house will have 20 x 3 tier units , 24 units per cage, so if you place 5 birds per cage you will fit 2400 chickens in each poultry house.


- more details at poultry layer cages in chicken house]]> Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:55:35 +0000 Subject: Re: Need help on a choice of layer - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#294 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#294
You will need some kind of drinkers and feeders - while free range chickens will eat from the land they will still need chicken feed. If you have vegatables on your farm you can suppliment their meals with veggies - and vegetables also give you nice orange yolks - while plain feed does not. A flock of chickens will also quickly turn a small area of lush bush into a dust bowl - so they must have lots of space - or be prepared to move them from camp to camp.

You can fnd info on free range regulations at How to farm Free Range eggs

60 hens will give you about 55 eggs a day - have you got that many gym buddies?

Your structure should not be made of wood if you plan to use it for your next cycle of hens - the hens will lay for about a year and a bit, and then will slowly lay less and less - A wooden structure cannot be cleaned propery and will hold disease - rather build a steel structure.




This picture is a layer house with cages - but will do for free range layers - you would add free range flaps to one side and not use the cages. You could use a lower house - 2m at the edges, rather than this structure which has a 2.5m height at the wall edges (cages need height).]]> Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:16:23 +0000 Subject: Re: I'm Looking for Buyers of Broilers on Contract - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#293 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#293 Broiler chicken farming Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:03:38 +0000 Subject: I'm Looking for Buyers of Broilers on Contract - by: Ndimande http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#291 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/291-im-looking-for-buyers-of-broilers-on-contract#291
I'm looking for anyone who know buyers in KZN who can engage in a contract with me as an emerging broiler grower, about 5000 broilers per month.

I have set up everything and I'm starting this business in May (which is when my start up capital will be available). This will assist me in financial planning and any other information on how can I succeed when starting small.

I have been knocking on most doors about funding and now I've decided to come up with capital and I've already started building a 30m X 6m broiler house and now waiting for release of my investment in May 2012.

Your assistance in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Regards

Mbuzo]]> Broiler chicken farming Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:32:11 +0000 Subject: Need help on a choice of layer - by: WEdgy http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#290 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/290-need-help-on-a-choice-of-layer#290
Now the problem is that i don't know whether to go for Hy-Line, or Koekoeks. I will build them a nice shed with infra red lamps etc, and they'll have a fenced off area of about 100sqm. I want to keep about 60 hens.

Can anyone help with some advice? I'd like to buy the hens as chicks, ie. day old or week old.]]> Layer houses and egg farming Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:27:47 +0000 Subject: Re: Supplements for Chicken Feed - by: kaisnyders http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#289 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#289 Rgds,
Kai]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:41:35 +0000 Subject: Re: Supplements for Chicken Feed - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#261 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#261 Broiler chicken farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:27:33 +0000 Subject: Supplements for Chicken Feed - by: kaisnyders http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#260 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/260-supplements-for-chicken-feed#260 Please respond if you are interested.
Regards,
Kai]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:23:59 +0000 Subject: Re: Layer house 30m x 7m Brits - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#259 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#259 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:49:33 +0000 Subject: Re: Layer house 30m x 7m Brits - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#258 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#258 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:08:35 +0000 Subject: Re: Layer house 30m x 7m Brits - by: ntombinto http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#257 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#257 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:12:40 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Magolego http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#255 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#255 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:58:29 +0000 Subject: Layer house 30m x 7m Brits - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#253 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/253-layer-house-30m-x-7m-brits#253 layer house built in Brits - the chicken house has a porch and fancy cooling door. The layer cages and chicken house were built by Chicken Shack - took them 14 days to erect - with fans, curtains, layercages, lights and concrete slab.
]]> Layer houses and egg farming Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:30:33 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#236 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#236 Layer houses and egg farming Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:29:59 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Magolego http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#235 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#235 Layer houses and egg farming Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:55 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken lay eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#227 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#227
How many chickens do you want to farm with? Usually one will buy point of lay hens if you want to farm with eggs – point of lay means chickens that are about 18 weeks old.

You can see houses sizes and prices at:

Layer cages – layer cage prices only
Layer Houses – complete houses, sizes and prices
Broiler Houses – complete houses, sizes and prices


Grants or funding - your best bet is to approach government.
A good place to start is www .seda.org.za
You will need a business plan to get funding. – poultry business plans]]> Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:32:53 +0000 Subject: Re: need some training - by: Amuwo http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#225 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#225 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:45:29 +0000 Subject: Chicken lay eggs - by: Magolego http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#224 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/224-chicken-lay-eggs#224
Kindly assist me with the information of where can i buy chicken lay eggs for my poultry farming,
I have just started and i need training as well.]]> Layer houses and egg farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:29:46 +0000 Subject: Re: need some training - by: Dames http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#223 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#223 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:59:26 +0000 Subject: Re: broiler medication program - by: Dames http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#222 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#222 Rather give 7 day old chicks fosbac witch are a broad spectrum antibiotic, by then all the "non growers" should have been eliminated leaving only good strong healthy chicks .
The fosbac should be given for at least 3 days as per directed.
From there the mortality should come down to a very low rate.]]> Broiler chicken farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:26 +0000 Subject: Re: need some training - by: Amuwo http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#221 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#221 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:43:13 +0000 Subject: Re: need some training - by: Dames http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#220 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/194-need-some-training#220 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:36:11 +0000 Subject: Re: Ross 308 Chix - by: Seeker http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/149-ross-308-chix#216 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/149-ross-308-chix#216 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:39:39 +0000 Subject: Poultry equipment (pulleys,winches) - by: Rain http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/197-poultry-equipment-pulleyswinches#197 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/197-poultry-equipment-pulleyswinches#197 I am Rain,from NingBo HaoDi Electrical Appliance CO.,LTD.We are a manufacturer of poultry equipment especially in the pulleys,our products are used in farm construction,you can see as follow.
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I stay in Pretoria.
God bless!!! ]]> Broiler chicken farming Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:34:21 +0000 Subject: Re: Looking for Broiler Chickens - by: Sue Corrado http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#178 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#178 Sue Corrado
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082 444 9125]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:14:34 +0000 Subject: Re: Looking for Broiler Chickens - by: Sue Corrado http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#177 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#177 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 082 444 9125.
Sue Corrado]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:23 +0000 Subject: Challenges that new chicken farmers face in Africa - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/164-challenges-that-new-chicken-farmers-face-in-africa#164 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/164-challenges-that-new-chicken-farmers-face-in-africa#164 starting a poultry farm]]> Layer houses and egg farming Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:12:38 +0000 Subject: Re: Looking for Broiler Chickens - by: propjock http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#163 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#163 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:09:30 +0000 Subject: I am Looking for live Broiler Chickens - by: Bhamjee http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/161-i-am-looking-for-live-broiler-chickens#161 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/161-i-am-looking-for-live-broiler-chickens#161 at a reasonable price, i willing to sign a contract provided the quality and price is right, please contact me on 0829900979]]> Broiler chicken farming Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:19:27 +0000 Subject: onechickencoop.com/ - by: josephrettig2012 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/150-i-looking-for-chicken-duyers--durban-agently#159 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/150-i-looking-for-chicken-duyers--durban-agently#159 onechickencoop.com/

Thanks
Joseph Rettig]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:11 +0000 Subject: Re: where can i get buyers? - by: josephrettig2012 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#158 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#158 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:18:59 +0000 Subject: Re: a bit late but happy newyear - by: josephrettig2012 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#157 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#157 Happy new year too even but late reply.....]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:16:17 +0000 Subject: Re: Looking for Broiler Chickens - by: jvt172 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#156 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#156 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:35:04 +0000 Subject: Flies? - by: Julyan http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/155-flies#155 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/155-flies#155 Broiler chicken farming Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:56:39 +0000 Subject: Looking for Broiler Chickens - by: Bhamjee http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#154 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/154-looking-for-broiler-chickens#154 Broiler chicken farming Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:29:53 +0000 Subject: Re: where can i get buyers? - by: Bhamjee http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#153 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#153 Broiler chicken farming Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:26:35 +0000 Subject: I looking for chicken duyerS @ Durban agently!!! - by: Tshepy http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/150-i-looking-for-chicken-duyers--durban-agently#150 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/150-i-looking-for-chicken-duyers--durban-agently#150 I am looking for any one who can help me buy my chickens. they are +/-350
@ mbhumbhulo in Durban. They are 2.5 to3.0 kg in average.
For more information plz contact me on:- 0744647281 or drop me an email @
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mrs T Makhanya @0824267279.]]> Broiler chicken farming Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:36:26 +0000 Subject: Ross 308 Chix - by: propjock http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/149-ross-308-chix#149 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/149-ross-308-chix#149 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! HOPE EVERYBODY HAS A GREAT FARMING YEAR.]]> Broiler chicken farming Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:28:23 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: mnandichix http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#148 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#148
We have a project coming up in Xolo district near Port Edward, which involves 250 small poultry farmers each producing 100 to 200 chickens on a 6 week rotation basis. So kindly contact the writer on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info. ta debs]]> Broiler chicken farming Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:30:55 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: dkenneth http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#147 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#147 Broiler chicken farming Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:49:05 +0000 Subject: Re:training - by: mrube http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#145 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#145 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:11:11 +0000 Subject: Re: a bit late but happy newyear - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#144 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#144 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:58:10 +0000 Subject: a bit late but happy newyear - by: mattgenton http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#143 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/143-a-bit-late-but-happy-newyear#143 - matty]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:31:32 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: jvt172 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#140 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#140
Can you send me info on this.
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Regards
Jurgen]]> Broiler chicken farming Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:39:07 +0000 Subject: Re: where can i get buyers? - by: motloiantone http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#139 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#139
I just joined this forum now, I read from your statement that you have done the necessary training where can i get the necessary training to be a chicken farmer. i am based in Johannesburg. you can get me in this email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks your help will be appreciated.]]> Broiler chicken farming Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:57 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: van Schalkwyk http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#138 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#138
Solar is an option, as our light are very low in Watt usage.

Thanks for the info!

Regards
Ockie]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:34:53 +0000 Subject: Re: where can i get buyers? - by: mnandichix http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#137 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#137 you will find a ready market. The alternative is to advertise on Alibaba.com where I subscribe, there are many south afican buyers on this website, but don't be alarmed at the prices, best business model is sell under contract to
end user i.e. abitior. Live sales are also viable if you are willing to sell from your
bakkie. Hope this helps contact me on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.
regards
d]]> Broiler chicken farming Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:34:31 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: mnandichix http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#136 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#136 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , as we are presently arranging a project for small scale farmers in KZN.

Kindly forward info and contact details.
ta
debs]]> Broiler chicken farming Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:27:23 +0000 Subject: Re: Chicken with swollen eyes - by: mnandichix http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/132-chicken-with-swollen-eyes#135 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/132-chicken-with-swollen-eyes#135 called Imuno Vet in Pietermaritzburg, who gave us very good advise on how to manage the
disease and eventually elliminate from our flock. It is generally introduced by
local bird life being too close to the hocks. There is also a cost ratio to think of as
the cleaning materials they recommend (virokill) can be very expensive.
Turn your sawdust around more often as well this will help to keep pathogens out of
your hocks
Try Imuno vet they are very helpful.

Anything else let me know regards D]]> Layer houses and egg farming Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:39:17 +0000 Subject: Re: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#134 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#134 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:13:25 +0000 Subject: Lighting Projects with Eskom Rebates - by: van Schalkwyk http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#133 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/133-lighting-projects-with-eskom-rebates#133 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:36:55 +0000 Subject: Chicken with swollen eyes - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/132-chicken-with-swollen-eyes#132 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/132-chicken-with-swollen-eyes#132 eyes are swollen shut and one chicken died. - One of the chickens had both eyes swollen shut - it could not see the water - so I gave the hen water with a syringe every hour - the other 4 chickens are coming right on chicken medication called ESB 3.

It is given in a powder from and mixed with their water - the really sick chicken still needs to be given water - 5 days afterwards - dunno if she will make it. DO NOT PLACE YOUNG BIRDS NEAR OLD BIRDS - and make sure your chicken house is properly cleaned and disinfected between placing new birds - Like an idiot I put 16 week old layers too close to 40 week old laying hens - even though the chicken coops were brand new - what an idiot. Any way people - put foot baths outside all your hounder hokke - otherwise your chickens may end up looking like mine - make sure your chickens have their vaccinations and if the get a sick chicken - act straight away. I actually saw one of the hens blowing small bubbles out of it's nose a week ago - and I did nothing - now there is a chance that all 200 of my hens will get this damn disease.]]> Layer houses and egg farming Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:37:03 +0000 Subject: Re: broiler medication program - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#131 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#131 chicken with swollen eyes Apparently it is called Infectious Coryza - it is a respiratory disease. Once the chicken has it, even when they are healed - they are carriers for life. Make sure you don't put young birds near older chickens. You can treat it with Sulphachloropyrazine Sodium - stuff is called ESB 3. You mix it with water and treat the hens for 3 - 6 days. If you have layers you cannot eat the eggs for 3 days after, and if they are broilers - 6 days after.]]> Broiler chicken farming Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:03:20 +0000 Subject: Re: broiler medication program - by: chrisnkoro http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#126 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#126 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:52:52 +0000 Subject: where can i get buyers? - by: chrisnkoro http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#125 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/125-where-can-i-get-buyers#125 I have undergone all the neccessary training on large scale poutry farming.even if its companies that can buy about 10000 per circle its ok.]]> Broiler chicken farming Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:49:33 +0000 Subject: Re: Free Range Housing - by: samuelcosta732 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#124 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#124 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:33:27 +0000 Subject: Re: Free Range Housing - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#65 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#65 free range regulations for South Africa - tells you how many chickens per square meter - in the poultry house and outside in the field - also remember that the point of lay hens cannot be debeaked. The houses are almost exactly the same a a normal chicken house - but you will need free range flaps or "pop holes" to allow the hens inside and outside.]]> Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:36:52 +0000 Subject: Re: machines - by: tumiditsoane http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#63 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#63 Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:36:46 +0000 Subject: Small egg yolks - why - by: Mlungu http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/54-are-my-hens-having-a-relationship-with-an-ostrich#62 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/54-are-my-hens-having-a-relationship-with-an-ostrich#62 Layer houses and egg farming Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:12:34 +0000 Subject: Re: Free Range Eggs - by: Namres http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/59-free-range-eggs#61 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/59-free-range-eggs#61
Am just wondering if it is not the big guns that want to close the production down of the smaller guys with Free Range Eggs. By reading what your wrote it is clear that you are very proud of your chickens and the humane way they are being held. Guess not everyone likes that.

Here in Namibia a couple of guys are trying to do free range. But basically only sell private. The one I know sells at Spar also had its problems. Even the colour of the eggs has been questioned.

So I guess there is quite something coming your way. Keep us updated!]]> Broiler chicken farming Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:17:59 +0000 Subject: Small Scale Broiler Farming Co-operative - by: Eaziz6509 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/60-small-scale-broiler-farming-co-operative#60 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/60-small-scale-broiler-farming-co-operative#60 Broiler chicken farming Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:34:54 +0000 Subject: Free Range Eggs - by: Happy Hens http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/59-free-range-eggs#59 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/59-free-range-eggs#59

I have searched the internet for guidelines - the gov ones don't help, esp regarding guidelines for my egg packing room. I also have to put a best before or sell by or expiry date on my packaging - not a problem, but what is the best before period for an egg. I only supply eggs that are a week old, and on a weekly basis. I used to put a laid date on my packaging, but found consumers haven't a clue and were leaving my 5 day old eggs for a large commercial cage product with no date - who I know stock piles eggs, so I am very happy that this is now law. But, does one use the laid date, or the packed date - open for huge exploitation.

I am fully confident that I comply with the free-range regulations - in fact, my hens have about 5X the area required to free-range, I have camps that I rotate and plant rye-grass for them. I use a commercial free-range food (very expensive!) so no worries re the free-range certification.

Any other producers out there who can help?]]> Broiler chicken farming Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:40:43 +0000 Subject: Re: broiler medication program - by: Namres http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#58 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#58 Broiler chicken farming Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:26:13 +0000 Subject: broiler medication program - by: Tjay http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#57 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/57-broiler-medication-program#57 Broiler chicken farming Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:27:55 +0000 Subject: Re: 50 new laying hens are in - free range eggs - by: Namres http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#56 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#56 Broiler chicken farming Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:21:14 +0000 Subject: Free Range Housing - by: Namres http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#55 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/55-free-range-housing#55 Layer houses and egg farming Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:18:41 +0000 Subject: Are my hens having a relationship with an ostrich? - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/54-are-my-hens-having-a-relationship-with-an-ostrich#54 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/54-are-my-hens-having-a-relationship-with-an-ostrich#54 I am getting quite a few of these extra large chicken eggs - not great for business - who do I sell these eggs to - only so many eggs my family can eat? Same with the small and medium - most people, especially if they are guest houses etc. want large eggs - that's because all recipes work with a large size chicken eggs - if they use other size eggs in the recipes, especially in baking, the recipe does not work.

Keeping chickens at home brings all it's own hassles - 5 or 10 backyard chickens is no problem - but when you go kinda semi commercial you must have egg boxes, scales ... egg fridges, not to mention finding customers. Maybe I should find some uses for the eggs - add value - anyone got any ideas - what simple food can I make with eggs? I need something that will keep for a while - like nougat. Someone needs to start a recipe subject - any really good African recipes - traditional African recipes that use a lot of eggs?]]> Layer houses and egg farming Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:58:34 +0000 Subject: Re: machines - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#53 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#53 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - 012 669 9908]]> Layer houses and egg farming Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:52:09 +0000 Subject: machines - by: tumiditsoane http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#52 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/5-layer-houses-and-egg-farming/52-machines#52 Layer houses and egg farming Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:27:39 +0000 Subject: Re: 50 new laying hens are in - free range eggs - by: Chicken Man http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#51 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#51 Broiler chicken farming Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:20:53 +0000 Subject: Re: Government Loans for chicken farming - by: Seeker http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/2-government-loans-for-chicken-farming?limit=12&start=12#50 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/2-government-loans-for-chicken-farming?limit=12&start=12#50 Broiler chicken farming Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:15:37 +0000 Subject: Re: 50 new laying hens are in - free range eggs - by: ntombinto http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#49 http://www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za/forum/4-broiler-chicken-farming/17-50-new-laying-hens-are-in-free-range-eggs#49 how long have you been in the Poultry business? have you established a good market?]]> Broiler chicken farming Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:48:58 +0000