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Kelvin Wairimu
November 21, 2025
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How to make Kienyenji Feeds:Poultry farming in kenya

A simple high quality feed formulation farmers can use to make quality feeds at home to boost growth and laying saving cost.

Kelvin Wairimu
September 5, 2025
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Layer Farming in Kenya: Is 100 Birds Profitable in 2025

Rearing 100 birds in Kenya is profitable, making ksh 1,600 per month as profit. The claim that 100 layers can bring in KSh 15,000 monthly profit is a myth.

Kelvin Wairimu
August 16, 2025
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Complete Broiler Farming Guide: 1000 Birds Plan in Kenya

Broiler farming in Kenya has a low profit margin of 4-10%. Cobb 500, Ross 308, Arbour Acres Plus, and Hubbard Classic are the best broiler breeds in Kenya.

Kelvin Wairimu
June 10, 2025
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Why ‘Pre-Vaccinated’ Chicks are Dying-What Farmers Must Do

The evidence is overwhelming: farmers cannot afford to trust supplier vaccination claims without verification. The cost of this trust—measured in dead birds.

Kelvin Wairimu
June 4, 2025
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Complete Guide: How to Make Homemade Layer Feed for Chickens

After testing this layer feed formula with over 200 farmers across Kenya and Uganda, we’ve seen 15-25% cost reductions and improved egg production.

Kelvin Wairimu
March 27, 2025
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Why Your Hens Stopped Laying Eggs: What Causes & Solutions

Several factors can cause this decline in egg production, including stress, poor-quality feeds, diseases, age, and deworming delays.

Kelvin Wairimu
February 10, 2025
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How Many Eggs Can 200 Layers Produce Per Day?

200 layers can produce between 150–180 eggs per day, achieving a laying percentage of 75-90%. Egg production varies based on feeding, health, and management.

Kelvin Wairimu
February 10, 2025
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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Chicken Farm in Kenya?

Starting a chicken farm in Kenya can cost anywhere between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 1,000,000, depending on the type of poultry, housing, feed.

Kelvin Wairimu
January 27, 2025
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How to Start Poultry Farming in Kenya 2025

Learn how to start poultry farming in Kenya with this beginner’s guide. Discover tips for broilers, layers, kienyenji, feeding, and disease prevention.

Kelvin Wairimu
January 1, 2025
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How to Treat Coccidiosis in Poultry in Kenya

Understand the symptoms of coccidiosis , causes, and recommended medications to protect your flock and ensure their health in Kenya.

Kelvin Wairimu
October 31, 2024
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How to Make Affordable, High-Quality Layers Feed in Kenya

Learn how to make affordable, high-quality layers feed in Kenya with this simple, DIY recipe designed to boost egg production.

Kelvin Wairimu
September 23, 2024
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How to Raise 2kg-Broilers in 4 Weeks with Zero Deaths

In broiler farming if they exceed 4 weeks maturity with low weight, farmers starts to counting losses. Target is to have the ready for market weighing 2kg fast.

Kelvin Wairimu
August 27, 2024
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How to select good quality poultry in Kenya

Selecting good chickens can be a headache especially if new to farming. This guide teaches how to select good chicken and the best breeds in Kenya.

Kelvin Wairimu
August 5, 2024
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Please stay away from buying chickens from street vendors; they’re always having problems

If you have bought such chickens, it’s always recommended to quarantine them for two weeks before mixing them with the rest.

Kelvin Wairimu
August 3, 2024
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Do you want your kienyenji chicken to grow faster?

Supplement growers’ feeds with broken maize and Omena milled or ochonga to speed up the development of kienyeji chickens.

Kelvin Wairimu
July 4, 2024
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The best broiler chicken feeds in Kenya for faster growth

Poor quality feeds are known to cause stunted growth which means more cost of production. Here is the list of best broiler feeds in kenya.

Kelvin Wairimu
July 2, 2024
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This is how to make broiler meat chickens lay eggs

Broiler meat chickens can produce eggs but only under specific conditions But it cannot be done commercially. Though rare its possible.

Kelvin Wairimu
June 28, 2024
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Ksh 846,750: Exact amout you need to Raise 500 Layers

Its a must to understand the costs involved from day one until the laying period ends if you are to succeed in planning and budgeting.

Kelvin Wairimu
October 31, 2023
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How to make your chicken start laying more eggs

Are you tired of your chickens not producing enough eggs? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. By implementing the following tips, you’ll be able to increase the egg production of your flock in no time

Kelvin Wairimu
August 16, 2023
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Complete vaccination schedule for layers in Kenya

Avoid early chicken deaths by vaccinating on time.

Kelvin Wairimu
May 10, 2023
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Causes, signs and How to Prevent Coccidiosis in chickens

Learn if the disease killing your chickens is coccidiosis, its signs, prevention and how to control it for reduced mortality

Kelvin Wairimu
September 16, 2020
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Reasons why chicks die in the first month

Farmers do you know Poor egg nutrition, bad brooder, lack of vaccination and bad feed are major causes for early deaths.

Kelvin Wairimu
September 15, 2020
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Fertile Egg Secrets: Does a Rooster Really Matter?

Good ratio of roosters to layer 1:4 will increases chances of the eggs laid to be fertilized (potential for an embryo to grow and develop in right conditions)