Understanding Incubator Types and TechnologiesForced Air vs Still Air IncubatorsThe humble incubator hides a temperamental secret. Still air models can differ by several degrees between the top and bottom trays, while forced air versions use a fan to keep warmth even....
What Is Poultry?Defining Poultry and Its CharacteristicsWalk into any South African farm and you will hear the clatter of beaks before you see the birds! I have watched farmers manage flocks of ostriches and broilers alike, and the poultry definition extends past the...
Understanding Your Flock's Enclosure NeedsIn the Karoo and the western Free State, free range flocks use less than half of their paddock over a full season, according to local agricultural surveys. The unused ground is not dead pasture. It is simply the section of the...