Small-scale animal husbandry is also characterized by a certain degree of “folk creativity.” This mainly concerns technologies and techniques used in housing and feeding animals. Some of these practices have shown such positive effects that they have become routine in these farms. Other habits, however, are less suitable and may cause problems with the performance… Read more

The domestic chicken, or hen, is one of the most important economically utilized animals, providing benefits in the form of eggs and meat. At present, increasing emphasis is being placed on animal living conditions, the so-called welfare standards. As a result, farmers are already beginning to prepare for mandatory changes in the housing of laying… Read more