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  • August 28, 2023 at 7:55 am in reply to: Can anyone tell me what kind of chicks these may be? #3643
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    Keymaster

    It looks like a Brahmas(Roughly 3 Weeks old) They are bred for both meat and eggs.
    Normally, a Brahma hen has a tendency to produce around 3-4 medium-sized brown eggs every week. Distinguishing itself from numerous other breeds, this type of hen consistently lays eggs throughout the entire year, even during the winter months. Given their substantial size, Brahmas necessitate a suitably spacious coop equipped with larger nesting boxes, taller entryways, and sturdy roosting poles.

    August 20, 2023 at 1:03 pm in reply to: How do you know when it’s male or femail #3533
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    Keymaster

    This is a good question and Many farmers, even experienced farmers still does not know how to tell if a chicken is male of female.

    We have a detailed article about a tutorial on how to see if a day old chick is male or female.

    How to see if a Chicken is Male or Female

    August 20, 2023 at 12:35 pm in reply to: Pig Farming Breeds #3526
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    Keymaster

    Good Day,

    What will your target be when farming with pigs?

    Landrace and Big White is the most popular breeds in South Africa for beginner farmers as the pigs breed fast and has a large number of piglets.

    You can also read this article about the best pig brees in SA.

    .https://farmingsouthafrica.co.za/best-pig-breeds-to-farm-with-in-south-africa/

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