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16/10/2024

Brahma chickens in Zambia
Zambia's biggest gentle giant 🇿🇲

15/10/2024

Keeping peacocks in Zambia
It's breeding season
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07/10/2024

Zambia's smallest chicken

15/12/2023

Disease Prevention/Control with Zed HomeStead 🇿🇲
1.Clean sanitary conditions of poultry sheds and equipment, balanced feed, fresh clean water, healthy
chicks are essential to prevent diseases.
2.Avoid entry of visitors to farm, especially inside the sheds. If visitors come, ask them to dip their feet in
a disinfectant solution, wash and clean hands and to wear apron/boots provided by the farm.
3.Use proper vaccination schedule
4.Use high quality vaccines purchased from reputed manufacturers. Keep vaccines in cool, dry conditions
away from sunlight.
5.Any left-over vaccine should be properly disposed off. Vaccines should not be used after their expiry
date is over.
6.Any dead bird should be immediately removed from the shed and sent to laboratory for post-mortem or
buried/burnt suitably away from the poultry sheds.
7.The waste of farm should be suitably disposed off.
8.Any bird showing advanced signs of a disease, should be removed from the shed and culled. It can be
sent to laboratory for diagnosis.
9.Birds showing advanced signs of a disease should be shown to a qualified veterinarian and suitable
medication/treatment be given as per his/drug manufacturers recommendations.
10.Poultry manure, if infected, can spread disease, from one batch to another. Keep the litter dry, remove
it after flock is sold and dispose the manure properly and quickly.
11.Keep proper records on mortality and its causes and the treatment given to birds. Dates of vaccination
for each flock should be properly recorded.
12.Rats are important carriers of poultry disease. Avoid rats. Use suitable rat poisons/rat traps.
13.Many poultry medicines can be given in drinking water. When medication is to be given, remove the
waterers in poultry sheds on the previous evening. Next morning give medicine in measured quantity of
water, so that entire medicine will be quickly consumed and there will be no wastage of medicines.

13/12/2023

10 things you need to know to start Raising commercial layers at home with Zed HomeStead 🇿🇲
1. Housing: Provide a well-ventilated and adequately lit housing facility.
Ensure proper insulation and temperature control, especially in extreme weather conditions.
Provide enough nesting boxes for the hens to lay eggs comfortably.
2. Nutrition: Feed a balanced commercial layer diet with the appropriate levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Ensure access to clean and fresh water at all times.
Monitor feed consumption and adjust diet based on the production stage (starter, grower, layer).
3. Health Management: Establish a vaccination program based on the recommendations of a poultry veterinarian.
Regularly monitor flock health and promptly address any signs of illness.
Implement biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
4. Lighting: Provide a consistent and controlled lighting program to stimulate egg production. Commercial layers typically require around 14-16 hours of light per day during the laying period.
5. Egg Collection: Collect eggs frequently to prevent broodiness and reduce the chances of eggs becoming dirty or cracked.
Store eggs properly and promptly refrigerate them if not used immediately.
6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of feed consumption, egg production, and any health issues.
Use records to identify patterns and make informed management decisions.
7. Environmental Management:
Control factors such as humidity, ammonia levels, and ventilation to create a comfortable environment for the layers.
Regularly clean and disinfect the housing facility.
8. Handling and Behavior:
Handle birds gently to minimize stress, which can impact egg production.
Monitor flock behavior and address any signs of aggression or bullying.
9. Waste Management:
Implement proper waste management practices to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
Dispose of litter and waste regularly.
10. Consult with Experts: Seek advice from poultry veterinarians

11/12/2023

8 Key principles to consider when Caring for Village chicken day old chicks from day 1 to maturity: Beginners guide
1. Prepare a worm and safe brooder with good bedding
2. Provide Clean Water and Nutritious Feed.
3. Prepare a vaccination schedule.
4.Adjust feed as baby chicks develop.
5. Monitor Temperature and Humidity Levels.
6. Watch for Signs of Illness and Address Them Promptly.
7. Clean the brooder regularly to prevent bacteria buildup.
8.Gradually Introduce Chicks to the Outdoors.
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09/12/2023

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If you've ever considered raising rabbits for meat, this post is a must-read. We're discussing whether raising rabbits for meat is worth it and if it's profitable, whether you can raise meat rabbits in your backyard and so much more!
Lets take a look at rabbits over other livestock. If you have probably not heard of rabbit farming before or looking for more info on raising rabbits, check this out:
Rabbits require little space than large livestock. This is important, especially in areas where there is shortage of agricultural land in addition to Limited cost of the animals and of the housing structures.
Secondly they eat a wide variety of plants and grains.
Highly reproductive: litters are large and with a short gestation period. This is one single advantage you cannot overlook. Efficient reproductive ability. Rabbits are prolific in terms of offspring (kg/year/doe) and will breed all year round if well managed. Does (female rabbits) can kindle (give birth) up to 12 kittens. A doe can easily give 40 or more offspring per year. To estimate the potential of meat production, 2(kg) x 40. The result will equal not less than 80 Kilograms of quality white meat from just 1 doe in a year.
Have rapid growth rate, Early age of sexual maturity (4-5 months) and to add on Short fattening period. With proper care and feeding they will be 8 weeks old or less at this stage. Young rabbits are ready for market at 1.8 to 2.2 kg.
Another wonderful advantage. Rabbits have an efficient feed conversion ratio (FCR). A rabbit will readily produce 3kg of meat on the same quantity of feed it takes a cow to produce 0.5kg.
Rabbit meat is one of the most nutritious meat available. It is lean, has good taste and can be prepared in over 300 different ways. No religious taboos about consuming rabbit meat.
Rabbits are noiseless creatures; they don’t make annoying sounds that can frighten and annoy neighbors.
They produce great compost.

05/11/2023

ZED Homestead
Babies love birds and birds love babies too
Look how cute this is.
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05/04/2023

Peafowls: Fun Facts (Zambia edition)
10 things you didn't know about peafowls

Peafowls are also known as peacocks, but strictly speaking, the term "peacock" only refers to the male bird. The female is called a peahen, and the young are called peachicks.

Peafowls are native to South Asia, but they have been introduced to many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Australia.

The colorful feathers of the male peafowl are not just for show. They are used in courtship displays to attract females, and also as a defense mechanism to startle predators.

The peacock's iridescent feathers are not actually colored, but are instead made up of tiny structures that reflect and refract light in a way that creates the illusion of color.

Peafowls are omnivores and feed on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and small animals like rodents and snakes.

Peafowls are not just known for their beautiful feathers; they also have a distinctive call that sounds like a high-pitched "meow."

Peafowls are social birds and are often found in small groups called "parties." During the breeding season, males will establish territories and defend them from other males.

Peafowls are surprisingly good fliers and can fly up to 50 feet in the air. However, they prefer to spend most of their time on the ground.

Peafowls have been domesticated for thousands of years and have been kept as ornamental birds in many cultures.

Peafowls have been featured in many works of art and literature throughout history, and are considered symbols of beauty, pride, and immortality in many cultures.

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