Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa?
Ensuring your chickens have decent protein in their diets is part and parcel of being a poultry farmer. With that being the case, you may be looking for a tasty...
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What Are Red Mite?
Red Mites are an occupational hazard on any poultry farm. Low numbers cause irritation and itching amongst the birds, but high numbers can cause anaemia in the flock.
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What Diseases Can Rodents Spread on a Farm?
The summer months may be when rodents spend most time outside, but it's also the time to start preparing for that post-harvest rush when the temperatures begin to drop -...
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How To Identify Fly Sources on Pig Farms
Dealing with flies is simply part and parcel of owning and running a farm, but if you've started to notice a marked increase in the number you're seeing compared to...
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How To Choose the Right Bait Type for Rodent Control
When a rodent problem arises, jumping at the first control method that comes to mind can be tempting. You might get lucky and solve the problem quickly, but you might...
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How To Obtain Certificates of Competence for Rodent Control
Anyone looking to buy or use second-generation professional rodenticides will need a Certificate of Competence to allow them to purchase.
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Do Chickens Eat Mice?
Mice love chicken farms much as they love stable yards and other outdoor livestock areas. There is abundant food and plenty of warm and cosy nesting locations.
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What Is a Stewardship Regime & How Do Farmers Comply?
Countryside Stewardship provides financial incentives for farmers to carry out environmental work and initiatives alongside food production. Farms can do this in many ways, from preserving strips of land on...
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What Are SGARs?
Rat and mice populations require control in urban and rural areas. The most common way to do this is by using poisons called rodenticides. However, rodenticides are deadly for other...
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How To Assess Fly Density on Pig Farms
Flies are a considerable nuisance on pig farms. They lead to a reduction in feed intake, which affects productivity, and they can also spread serious diseases to humans and other...
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Darkling Beetle Control on Poultry Farms
Darkling beetles are insects attracted to poultry farms because of chicken manure. Cool, dark farm buildings with plenty of faecal matter provide the perfect environment for these beetles, and the...
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How To Prepare for Fly Season on Poultry Farms
As temperatures start climbing, poultry farms must prepare for something that could wreak havoc on poultry and profits: fly season. Good management strategies are defensive and proactive as well as year-round.
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Maggots Turning Into Flies — Everything You Should Know
The rate at which maggots turn into flies is rapid. When you’ve got an infestation, you need to act immediately.
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