Poultry Archives - Page 10 of 11

Nov52023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Kelso Gamefowl and its Fighting Style

Poultry

If cockfighting has leading brands, the pure Kelso gamefowl would be one of them alongside Sweater, Lemon, Hatch, and Roundhead. Kelso is one of the best fighting cock varieties different breeders develop their bloodlines, but the original qualities of the Kelso line of fighting cocks are always there. In this article, we will take a look at the history of Kelso, how it is developed and evolved until today, its characteristics, and most importantly its fighting style. Kelso fowl are a variety of American Gamefowl developed by American breeder Walter A. Kelso, owner of Oleander Gamefarm. The success of Kelso’s bloodline of gamecocks made him one of the most popular and iconic names in cockfighting history. Who is Walter Kelso and how he developed the Kelso gamefowl? Long before the...

Nov42023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Feed Milling Business: From Sugar Slavery to Success

Livestock, Poultry

When we hear about the feed milling business, we always think of those large structures with large silos and tanks that needs hundreds of millions, if not billions of pesos to set up. This is not the case with the man who was enslaved by sugar barons for most of his life. Oscar “Oca” Latorgo is a third-generation sugarcane worker who spends most of his teenage and adult life working in the sugarcane fields in his native town, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. As a former Sakada, he’d been doing back-breaking jobs all over Negros cutting and loading sugarcane on trucks. His life turned 360 degrees though when he received his 2.8 hectares of land through Comprehensive Agrarian Reform (CARP) in 2013, followed by the return of his oldest son during the pandemic in early 202...

Nov42023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

McLean Hatch Gamefowl Breed Profile and Fighting Style

Poultry

McLean Hatch is one of the most popular gamecock not because of its winning record but because of its “do or die, no retreat-no surrender” behaviors. In short, of all of the gamefowl breeds and roosters, Mclean Hatches has the bigger balls and are willing to die than run away. McLean Hatch Origin and Profile The Hatch blood came from Sanford Hatch who blended, as the story goes, a Kearney Whitehackle with a Kearney Brown Red, mixing in other blood like the Herman Duryea Boston Roundheads, and Jim Thompson Mahoganies, among others, to come up with his signature Hatch fowl. From the Sandy Hatch stocks came Ted McLean’s version of Hatch that came both yellow and green-legged. Supposedly, these were the better Hatches that gave rise to the other variants of the McLean like Gilmore Ha...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

How to Raise Guinea Fowl

Poultry

So you want to raise guinea fowl but don't know how to do it? Continue reading. The Guinea Fowl also called Pintadas are interesting birds to breed. It can also be used to provide eggs, meat, pest control, and alert birds. They also attract birds to have in the neighborhood. Whatever your reason for raising these birds, they will make a good addition to your farm. The guinea fowl is a practically unknown bird in Spain and in most European countries, except France and Italy, which are the two largest producers of guinea fowl meat in Europe, and are responsible for 99 percent of one-day pintados that enter European farms. Graffiti was introduced to Europe for commercial purposes by the French, in order to compete with game meat They originate in West Central Africa south of the Sahara,...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

How Long Do Fresh Eggs Last

Poultry

How long do fresh eggs last? This question seems simple but has no definite answer. Fresh eggs are inexpensive, natural, and highly nutritious food. There are so many ways to cook eggs, even for those of us who don’t have culinary skills, adding an egg to our favorite dish is a great way to get the protein the body needs. But how long do fresh eggs last before spoiling? If you are a person who lives alone, a box of eggs may stay in your refrigerator for a long time. Unfortunately, the packaged eggs we buy from the grocery store don’t last as long as other packaged foods. How long can fresh eggs last without refrigeration? Before considering how long fresh eggs will keep out of the refrigerator, you will need to decide whether or not you want to wash them. Some people prefer to give th...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Glossary of Poultry-Related Terms (English-Tagalog)

Poultry

This glossary of poultry-related terms is not complete and is being updated regularly. If you have something to add, please leave a comment below. A Abdomen – area between the keel and the pubic (hip) bones. Likurang bahagi ng ilalim ng manok sa pagitan ng mga paa at puwet. Air cell – the air space between the two shell membranes, usually at the large end of the egg. Parte ng itlog na walang laman. Albumen – the white of the egg. Puting bahagi ng itlog. Alektorophobia – the fear of chickens. Ang tawag sa takot sa manok o may Phobia sa manok. Anatomy – the structure systems of an animal (skeletal, muscular, digestive, etc.) Kabuuan ng mga parte ng katawan ng manok. APA – American Poultry Association Avian – pertaining to birds. Ang tawag sa lahat ng uri ng ibon kung ...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Free Range, Cage-free, Organic, Pastured Chicken: What’s The Difference

Poultry

Have you heard something called "Pastured Chicken" here in the Philippines? Almost 99% of eggs sold in the Philippine market come from layers that are confined in battery cages. But as consumers become more aware of the living conditions of these birds in battery cages on large poultry farms, there is a growing demand for meat and eggs from chickens that are treated humanely. There are several terms used by chicken growers on calling their flock and sometimes some of these terms are used to mislead the consumers. When you shop for eggs in supermarkets like SM, Puregold, Robinsons, etc, you will be presented with different labels. There are “fresh farm organic eggs”, “cage-free”, free-range”, “premium fresh eggs”, and other terms. These terms are mainly used for marketing purposes. We a...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Ducks vs Chickens: Advantages of Raising Ducks over Chickens

Poultry

Have you ever asked yourself which is better to raise: ducks vs chickens? It is very common that in ranches and backyards, the raising of ducks and chickens is carried out in parallel, many times in the same pen and others separately, whatever the method, there are differences that make it easier to raise the duck over the hens. Ducks are often thought to be more difficult to raise than chickens since they require a large pond to muddy the entire pen and are larger birds, there is nothing more false than that. Ducks are smarter, neater, and have a behavior that makes handling easier. So below we present a list of the advantages of handling it. Advantages of Ducks vs Chickens The behavior is one of the characteristics that differ the most when it comes to raising this poultry, since, u...

Nov32023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Chicken Feed Guide for Broilers and Layers

Poultry

Are you looking for the perfect chicken feed guide but can't find the right one? Continue reading. One of the most common questions we get is how much feed I need. While many factors impact how much feed your chickens will need over the years we have established the following guidelines based on years of experience. Although this chicken feeding schedule is designed primarily for Filipino farmers here in the Philippines, this is also applicable to chicken farmers in other countries as long as you have the feed equivalent of what we mentioned here. This chicken feed guide is separated into two parts. The first one is for the broiler and the second part is for layers. Layers and broilers have different feed consumption. Chicken Feed Guide for Broilers Starter Feed. After acquiring d...

Nov12023 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Raising Native Chickens for Profit

Poultry

Raising native chickens for profit is becoming one of the best alternative income-generating activities for many rural Filipinos. Due to the popularity of different types of chickens in the Philippines, you may think that raising native chickens is no longer fashionable. But the truth is, you can still make money by raising and breeding native chickens! You know, a lot of consumers are looking for native chicken for a variety of reasons. So if you’re looking for a livelihood that doesn’t require high capital, why not try raising native chickens? This article will discuss the basic information on proper poultry care. Come and learn how to take care of native chickens! Raising Native Chicken in the Philippines Some restaurants prefer to serve native chicken to their beloved customers be...