About animals

Chickens are the most numerous bird species ever, with 26 billion breeding representatives. Unsurprisingly, they are divided into several groups according to different aspects. Which division is the most common, and which breeds of hens should you definitely be familiar with?

When keeping chickens, one may wonder how long a hen actually lives. There is no clear answer to this question. It always depends on several factors – some you can influence, some unfortunately you cannot. How can you contribute to the long life of your hens and how does the life of a fowl work?

In this article we will discuss several rabbit diseases – ear scab, tyzzer’s disease and heat stress.

In this article we look at two diseases – e.Coli and enterocolitis.

In this article we look at two common rabbit diseases, myxomatosis and infectious rhinitis.

In the following article we will discuss rabbit plague – rhd or vhd (viral haemorrhagic disease of rabbits).

Nutrition is a very important influence on performance and subsequent meat quality. In terms of rabbit nutrition, feed restriction is a frequently used manipulation. By restriction we mean a feeding technique in which the feed ration is restricted in some way. A distinction is made between qualitative and quantitative restriction.

The health of your hens is one of the most important things you should look after in your breeding. If a flock is lacking something or has a health problem, it will show up in a drop in laying or a change in behaviour. One such situation is an infestation of bumblebees. How do you…

One of the most common and widespread parasitic diseases of rabbits worldwide is coccidiosis, which is encountered by most breeders in their lifetime and often has high negative economic impacts. It is most commonly found in intensive farms but can also occur in very well cared for rabbits or in wild rabbits.

Chickens are the most numerous bird species in the world, so it’s no wonder you’re stumped on the ideal breed for your backyard. Because everyone needs something a little different – and sometimes, unfortunately, that’s just what a beginner is unable to give his hens if he makes the wrong choice. So how do you…