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Shadrack Ngetich
May 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM
1. Local Feeds to Reduce Feeding Costs
| Feed Ingredient | How to Use | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Maize germ | Mix with other feeds | Cheap energy source |
| Wheat bran | Up to 20-30% of ration | Good fiber, affordable |
| Sunflower seed cake | After oil extraction | Protein source |
| Fish meal (local) | Small amounts (5-10%) | Protein, growth |
| Termites | Collect and sun-dry | Free protein |
| Black soldier fly larvae | Farm at home | High protein, very cheap |
| Vegetable scraps | Cabbage, kale, pumpkin leftovers | Vitamins, reduces waste |
| Dried blood meal | From slaughterhouses | High protein |
| Omena (dagaa) | Crushed small fish | Affordable protein |
| Sweet potato vines | Chopped fresh or dried | Good roughage |
2. Vaccination Schedule for Indigenous Chickens
| Age | Vaccine | Disease Prevented | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Marek's | Marek's disease | Injection under skin |
| Day 1-3 | Lasota (or HB1) | Newcastle | Eye drop / Drinking water |
| Day 14 | Gumboro (IBD) | Infectious bursal disease | Drinking water |
| Day 28 | Lasota (booster) | Newcastle (booster) | Drinking water |
| Week 6-8 | Fowl Pox | Fowl pox | Wing web stab |
| Week 10-12 | Gumboro (booster) | IBD booster | Drinking water |
| Week 16 | Lasota | Newcastle (final) | Drinking water |
"Vaccinate at: Day 1, Day 14, Day 28, then Week 8, then Week 16."
Most Critical Vaccines (Minimum Required)
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Newcastle (Lasota) - Do this religiously
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Gumboro (IBD) - Very important for young chicks
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Fowl Pox - Essential in wet seasons
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