Probiotics-based Swine Raising Guide. Peñalosa Farms is a model for integrated natural swine raising business practice that includes a no-bath system and low-cost housing with flooring made from natural compost ingredients.
Category: Livestock Business
San Miguel Foods Inc.’s Poultry Contract Breeding Business Opportunity
Joining the San Miguel Foods Inc.’s (Magnolia) roster of poultry contract breeders and growers is a good business opportunity for farm owners. The success story of Magnolia’s contract grower, Ofel Dator together with her husband Serafin Dator, owners of Ofel’s Poultry Farm, began breeding chicken in 2005 with just minimal capital on hand. Today, in… Continue reading San Miguel Foods Inc.’s Poultry Contract Breeding Business Opportunity
Raising Solraya’s Sunshine Chickens
Sunshine chickens are Solraya’s brand of imported chicken from France. This free ranged, grass fed, naturally grown, pastured colored chickens are becoming the favorite of most chicken raisers. Raisers of sunshine chicken praised the plump body of the bird, its fast growth, its sturdiness and its taste that resembles that of the native chicken. And… Continue reading Raising Solraya’s Sunshine Chickens
How to Make a Small Chicken Coop
If you are looking to build a chicken coop yet do not know where to start, you come at the right place. Chicken coops also known as chicken runs and hen houses can be as simple or fancy as you wish. Building Chicken coops could be a very successful home based business for someone that… Continue reading How to Make a Small Chicken Coop
Raising Dairy Cattle
Temperate breeds of dairy cattle that have been raised successfully in the Philippines are the Holstein Friesian, the Jersey, and the Brown Swiss. TheHolstien-Friesian has an average daily milk production of 22 kilograms with an average butterfat content of 3.6 per cent. The Jersey produces an average of 13 kilograms of milk while the Brown… Continue reading Raising Dairy Cattle
Quail Raising Tips
Lack of information, particular on feeding, inhibits investors from raising quail commercially. Here are some tips on doing it. Selecting stock. Start with 30-35 day old quail pullets. They must have tidy and neat feather with no streaks of white or black. This could be a sign of in-breeding. Choosing birds with uniform size. A… Continue reading Quail Raising Tips
Raising Inland Ducks Varieties
Duck-raising and balut production are often associated with Pateros and other bayside areas. But, inland duck raising can be as profitable as riverside duck-raising, especially with some duck varieties that prefer land to water. Ducks are easier to raise than chickens; they gain weight easily and are more resistant to sick and disease. They may… Continue reading Raising Inland Ducks Varieties
How to Raise Chickens
Chicken broiler production is one of the most progressive animal enterprises in the Philippines today. The poultry industry began as a backyard enterprise but has shifted to the formation of very large integrated contract farming operations. This “how to raise chickens” article will guide you to start your own poultry farm business. I. Estimated Investment… Continue reading How to Raise Chickens
Quail Raising Guide
Quail Raising Guide – How To Raise Quail. The quail, locally known as pugo, is a small game bird found in temperate and tropical regions throughout the world.
Raising Pigeons for Money
Raising pigeons is not only a hobby but a good earner too. They multiply fast if proper care is given, and almost every part of a pigeon has use. For instance, the feathers and bones, after flesh meat has been removed, can be used as feed for chicken; its manure is feed for cows.
Chicken Poultry Raising Guide
Chicken broiler and egg production are the most progressive animal enterprises in the Philippines today. The poultry industry in fact began as a backyard enterprise but has shifted to the formation of very large integrated contract farming operations. The growth of tile poultry industry in the Philippines has indeed been impressive but its problems including… Continue reading Chicken Poultry Raising Guide
Trichantera gigantea as Feed Supplement for Swine
WHAT IS TRICHANTERA GIGANTEA? Trichantera gigantea, a fodder tree, also known as Nacedero or Madre de Agua. It was introduced into the country some years ago from Latin America (Columbia and Venezuela) and adapts well in local tropical conditions. It can be planted to a wide range of soil types and elevations up to 1800… Continue reading Trichantera gigantea as Feed Supplement for Swine