Poultry farming in Kenya

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Poultry farming in Kenya is mostly done on a small scale, and especially for domestic consumption. Poultry farms are raising pet birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and swans, for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food. In the face of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have used commercial poultry farming methods. These farmers are classified into the following categories:

• Between 1 - 1000 birds: small-scale farmers
• Between 1001 - 10,000 birds: middle-scale farmers
• Above 10,000 birds: large-scale farmers

The most common method of poultry farming in Kenya is chicken farming, although a small number of other rear breeders. Some farmers specialize in raising chickens only for meat (broilers), while others focus on chicken for egg production (coating); but others specialize in the maintenance of Kienyeji types (local chickens where chickens and hens live together).

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Breed komersial

Commercial chicken breeds currently available in Kenya are:

1. Broiler
2. Curry Fixed Chicken Kienyeji by Homerange Poultry Farming Organization Kenya/Kenya (KALRO) Livestock Research Institute
3. Layer
4. Kenbro
5. Sasso
6. Kuroiler

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Broiler

The broiler is chicken that is kept for meat. In Kenya both individuals and companies are involved in broiler farming. Some of the large-scale companies involved in the production of large-scale chicken pieces are Kenchic Limited and Brade Gate Poultry Industries. These companies supply local and overseas meat companies.

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Curry Boost Kienyeji Chicken by Homerange Poultry Kenya

Kari Improved chicken kienyeji is a local native chicken that is distributed by Homerange Poultry Kenya. This breed was developed by the Kenya Farm Agricultural Research Organization (KALRO) in 2012 as an ideal double purpose chicken for both meat and egg production. The breed is relatively cheaper to the back because it can be freely ranged and highly resistant to disease. This breed also matures faster ie start production at 4.5 months. This breed is commercially available as Old Age chicks or moon chicks which can be obtained from Homerange Poultry Kenya (http://www.homerangepoultry.com)

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Layers

In Kenya several large-scale companies that handle layers are Kenchic Limited, Muguku Farms, s24 eggs and chicks, Karatina Softkenya Farm Limited, and Sigma Supplies.

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Kenbro

Kenbro's Kenchick. Kenbro chicken can be kept good for eggs and meat. These chickens were fed for six months before they started laying eggs. Their egg production is lower than the coating. Those hunted for meat also take longer to mature than broilers.

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See also

• Agriculture in Kenya

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References

• Administrator. "Layers Manual" . Retrieved December 21 2014 .
• "Traditional Poultry in the World" . Retrieved December 21 2014 .
• "Softkenya Farm Limited - Wholesale Supply of Chicken Eggs in Nairobi Kenya". Softkenya Farm Limited . Retrieved December 21 2014 .

Source of the article : Wikipedia