Hello Hives,
It's another beautiful day to share with you all about the new update regarding my little poultry journey and it's with great pleasure that I'm welcoming everyone to my blog today.
It has been seven days since I brought home my 18 chicks, made up of 10 broilers and 8 noilers, and I'm happy with how things have gone so far. The first week is always an important stage in poultry farming because young chicks are very delicate. Every farmer hopes to get through this period without losing any birds, and thankfully, that has been my experience so far and I hope it continues like this.
There is a special kind of joy that comes with opening the cage every morning and seeing all the chicks alive, active, and eager to eat. Watching them grow a little bigger each day gives me confidence that the effort I'm putting into their care is actually paying off.
Since the very first day, I made up my mind that I wanted to raise these chicks using mostly organic methods. Instead of relying heavily on commercial antibiotics, I have been using a simple water extract made from bitter leaf and scent leaf. Every day, I add a few drops of the extract to their drinking water, and today was no different.
Some people may be wondering why I chose these two plants. The truth is that bitter leaf and scent leaf have been used by many local poultry farmers for years because of their natural medicinal properties. They are believed to have antibacterial effects, which can help keep birds healthy when combined with good management practices.
One of the reasons I use this mixture is to help reduce the risk of diseases like coccidiosis, which is common in young chicks. Bitter leaf is also known to stimulate appetite, helping the birds eat better and grow steadily. And scent leaf complements it with its own natural antibacterial properties, making the combination one that I trust.
Of course, I don't depend on herbs alone. Clean water, quality feed, regular cleaning, and close observation are all part of my daily routine. I believe good management is just as important as any treatment you give your birds.
Looking at my chicks today, I feel encouraged. They are active, feeding well, and showing healthy growth, which is exactly what every poultry farmer wants to see after the first week.
I know there is still a long journey ahead, but I'm grateful for this positive start. I hope the coming weeks will bring even better results. I will continue sharing my daily progress, the challenges I face, and the lessons I learn along the way. Hopefully, my experience will encourage anyone interested in raising healthy chicks, especially those who want to explore simple and affordable organic poultry practices.
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