farm visit

Birds can get used to any type of sound. Dutch poultry farmer Piet Classens plays a trombone in the shed for years and now UK egg producer Glenn Haggart plays music to his hens. Photo: Bart Nijs
14-08-2020 | News

UK egg farmer plays music to his hens

Good hygiene in the poultry house is essential. Hot water and detergent will effectively clean walls, floors and equipment. Photo: Trouw Nutrition
11-08-2020 | Article

Reducing antibiotics: 4-phase farm management blueprint

The house with Hubbard JA57 and JA87 parent stock. The dwarf females resemble a regular layer, says Melvin Hazeleger. Photo: Henk Riswick
03-08-2020 | Article

Young poultry farmer’s experience with dwarf parent stock

Getting the flocks Salmonella free required an action plan that was followed for years. Photo: Dick van Doorn
17-07-2020 | Article

Farm Report: How Dutch broiler farmer eradicates Salmonella

There are around 56,000 breeding hens at Elgin Free Range Chickens at any one time. Photo: Chris McCullough
06-04-2020 | Article

Farm report SA: Freedom and good feed ensure healthy birds

Bill MacFarlane came home to run the business in 1979. Photo: Picasa
14-02-2020 | Article

Pheasant hunting boosts bird demand across North America

Photo: Dreamstime
10-02-2020 | News

Farmers mental health highlighted

The Metzers keep around 15,000 ducks on their farms of multiple breeds. Photo: Chris McCullough
18-09-2019 | Article

US duck farm competes for labour

Photo: Chris McCullough
28-08-2019 | Article

Cashing in on strong egg demand in Botswana

Poultry World releases 6th online edition of 2019
14-08-2019 | News

Poultry World releases 6th online edition of 2019