Hello Alu, The coop measures 11 * 8 ft. Ideally, it can comfortably accommodate at least 50 mature Chickens with ease.

Sorry its Afrifama. Thank you again.

HelloTrudie, Thank you for your kind words. I am happy to hear I left a positive mark on your entrepreneurial endeavour. I was equally excited to talk to your cohort.

@@buildingbilastress8887 No offence taken. I should think of Building another brand with Afrimama 😄

Hello Jordan, We used around 10 poles and 1 frame support at the centre. Also, The poles we used are ideally not eucalyptus, it's local hardwood from the coastal region.

@@Afrifama Thanks sir but what is the best feed to give broilers mash/ pellets

@@Jordanvibs that's a good question actually. I did something interesting recently which made me think in this particular line of thoughts. When my birds were 28 days old, unfortunately I ran out of commercial pellets and didn't have cash at the time. Since I am already making feeds for my normal birds I decided why not do the same for broilers. To cut the story, I fed them mash feed for at least a week and I monitored their weight. It was perfect. Now, which is the best feed? Honestly I need to do a pilot program for the mash since day 1 then will share the results. For now, just use the recommended pellets for uniform growth.

Thank you Ugiri, I am glad to hear that. Good to see you again, it has been a while.

Hello there, That's a good question. Unfortunately at this moment no, I only share vlogs and blogs personal experiences. But if someone has a specific question, I always try to answer back when possible.

@@Afrifama Alright sir, I have a proposition that I believe will be incredibly beneficial to your business and brand. If you don't mind can I have access to any of your inbox to explain better? Trust me you would really want to hop on this. Thank you sir 🙏

@@Afrifama ok... Please can I reach you via WhatsApp?

At long last, here we go 😄 Been a way for some time but we are now back in full scale, expect some good progress🙂

@@Afrifama am glad you back on broilers

@@Vethub11 Thank you man! I am equally excited too.

Hello New Friend 🙂 Thank you for the positive feedback.

Indeed it is, thankyou for your positive words.

Ideally, I usually use 1/4 of my daily water ratio. Mix the vaccine and leave it for like 2 hours then refill the drinkers with fresh water afterwards.

Hello Thia, Thank you for your kind feedback. I really appreciate it. Regarding the bedding, I usually change them twice during any given production cycle. mostly due to the fact, that it's not costly and I wouldn't wish to risk my flock. The goal is usually to ensure the bedding is dry all the time.

Thankyou :)

While everyone is entitled to have a stand and believe, that's why we agree to disagree and on azolla I disagree with you. You seem to be highly opiniated on why weeds (water hyacinth among others) have detrimental effect, while you are right on that, you entirely missed the point. I am talking about azolla and for your reference its an alternative means of feeding (protein source) especially for small scale poultry farmers. No, Africa is not bewitched, we simply have young curious minds who are willing to test theories, innovative, learn and grow.

On a second note, Thank you for sharing your concerns. I understand the worry about introducing species that can become invasive, as we've seen with plants like Lantana camara and water hyacinth. However, Azolla has several qualities that differentiate it from those examples: Controlled Environment: Azolla can be grown in a controlled environment, such as lined ponds, which minimizes the risk of it spreading to unintended areas. Biodegradable and Non-Toxic: Azolla is a biodegradable plant that does not produce toxins harmful to other plants or animals. Nutrient-Rich Feed: It's a highly nutritious feed for livestock, poultry, and fish, which can reduce reliance on expensive commercial feeds and improve food security. I agree that it's crucial to be mindful of potential ecological impacts. We can mitigate the risks by implementing strict management practices and educating farmers about proper cultivation techniques. Ongoing research and local trials can help us better understand and manage its growth.

Under normal conditions, an Azolla pond should not produce a strong or unpleasant odor. However, if certain issues arise, such as stagnant water, decaying organic matter, or nutrient imbalances, the pond water might start to smell. You can solve this by regularly remove decaying plant, Monitor nutrient levels, Use clean, non-chlorinated water etc.

add fresh manure & azolla should be exposed to sunlight 👍👍

Ideally I would say there is lack of nutrients and as Farirai has advised, - Regularly add organic fertilizers such as cow dung slurry or compost to maintain nutrient levels. - You should also avoid much direct sunlight can cause the water temperature to rise and inhibit growth. With those two covered you will be well to go.

Had frog problem when I tried mine. But I now have learnt of a sln from this video

Hey Friend, Good to see you again, You have simply given me a free masterclass on Azolla production. For which I am eternally grateful. To be honest with you, I made all the rookie mistakes possible, I was just curious to see if I could produce. I think with the next pond, I will certainly follow your insights and will get better results. I think that the essence of sharing. I really appreciate your inputs.

@@Vethub11 That's interesting, you had a pond before? How did it perform? also what was the production like? Then for frogs, I am curious, in the first and second production were absent but I have started to see some tiny frogs in the recent harvest. How do you control them?

@@Afrifama fencing around with the net(around 75cm high) helped In my situation as frogs and toads can't leap that high. At the bottom cover the net with soil to prevent them from passing under. I don't see the essence of covering on top, was at diani where we experience same climate cdns to malindi.i never covered on top yet they don't even wither. Use the net to make a perimeter around instead.. production was very high, for my case I used dry cowdung as manure was harvesting after every three days

@@Vethub11 Brilliant, I agree with you. Surprisingly I was thinking of the same idea just yesterday. Since we have the shade net in abundance I can certainly make more use of it.

Thanks brother! Defintly they will be ready for Christmas! Don't be surprised if you get 4.5Kg per bird! With azolla serving as their part of diet.

Glad it was helpful! Ideally Azolla can provide alternative source of protein poultry.

@@Afrifama Appreciate it brother🙏🏾

I am glad to hear that, Thankyou Annastacia for your positive feedback.

Thankyou Sunday. Nigeria is such a fantastic country abi.

Hello Sunday, Unfortunately, I am not in a position to but if you follow the steps I have explained in the vlog trust me you will eventually get clients for your products. Don't just watch and learn, Implement the the strategies and I believe your business will thank you.

Hey Maureen, you can reach me via [email protected].

I have never used concentrate but I know Koudaijs as a reputable company. I think maybe what you can do is consult some of their experts to advise you on the best ratios for concentrated.

I have seen farmers like Farm Up use the same and they have performed extremely well, possibly you can also reach out and see what the secret is.

Ok thanks

Mostly I usually do a distribution ratio of 3 big drinkers (10 liters) and 3 big feeders (10 Kgs) for 100 birds. However, 1 drinker\feeder can comfortably feed 50 birds.

May God 🙏 bless your work coz you have a good heart.

@@KobusingeLucy-od2ng Thank you Lucy You are too kind. I just like sharing what I know, it can inspire someone else out there.

You are welcome! if you follow the above steps I believe you will have success at your farm. coccidiosis can be such a nightmare if unchecked.

Hello paul, Ideally I usually administer water with some multivitamins (Egocin/chick start) the first day after removing the chicks from the hatching machine. However, the chicks can even last a day without feeding.

As for the feeds, I feed them after two hours of administering water.

Hello Lucy, Based on my experience there are three ways I use to ensure the litter is dry; 1. Put enough litter during the brooding stage, this is essential for the next step. 2. Always turn your litter in the morning probably 2-3 days in the morning, it ensure the wet litter on top is mixed with the dry on the bottom. 3. Lastly, I usually change my litter on day 18 of brooding. This is usually when I notice the presence of ammonia. NB: The first two can be effective if you don't have a big flock.

Hello Filmon, Thank you for inquiry, you can certainly connect with me via [email protected]

I’m in kilifi can you share your number kindly?

Hello Nancy, Ideally we can make an arrangement but not at the moment possibly in a couple of months time as we currently not doing farm visit due to production size. Meanwhile we can exchange notes, I share a lot on this channel as well as in my facebook page.

Please share your contacts

Hello Nancy, at Afrifama we usually start from day 18 but gradually and by day 22 we switch to fully to finisher pellets. Day 18 : 3/4 starter + 1/4 finisher Day 19 : 1/2 starter + 1/2 finisher Day 20 : 1/4 starter + 3/4 finisher Day 22 : full finisher Hopefully this helps, Aslo watch this for more insights kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9aSicKVlp_UiYE.htmlsi=uPJ6TSqOtbjXTcXo

Glad to see you back brother 😃I was wondering where you disappeared to.

Great observation, during that episode I was recording the vlog in an empty hall hence the echo, nevertheless, I appreciate your feedback. Will certainly improve the quality in next vlogs.

Shukran!

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Ideally, it takes 21 days to hatch the chicks, though in some instances the chicks can come out as early as day 20.

If you are based in Kenya, liaise with either Isinya or Kenchic and they will definitely get you the best breed of day-old chicks.

Thank you, possibly in the next few months (July) will be open for farm visits 🙂 And you are welcome.

Thankyou!

I am glad you loved it, Thankyou!

Hello Grace, I usually use charcoal jikos as main source of heat while electricity serves as secondly means.

Thankyou brother! You have such an outstanding operations on your end too, following your footsteps closely!

You are Welcome!

Hello, I am not sure what adlibitum feeding is but if it is related to antibiotics I would say partly yes use them to prevent the occurrence of disease at he farm and the rest is just normal feeding routine and ensuring bio security protocols are adhered to.

@@Afrifama i mean unlimited feeding, adlibitum is unli feeding or are you limiting their daily intake of feeds, thanks a lot

@@ittourasetsu5722 Thank you for the explanation, Ideally, we don't limit the feeds. We ensure that they are available all throughout the day.

@@Afrifama thanks a lot sir

@@ittourasetsu5722 No worries, hopefully, you find the videos insightful. I wish you well in your endeavours.

Hey Serah, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the show. Thankyou for the limitless support you have extended to Afrifama.