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Thanks to the 5 participants who commented on how NCA can help poultry farmers.
They agreed that the NCA could assist farmers with practical training on good husbandry, the proper use of medicines and vaccines and on increasing the number of chickens. Many also highlighted the need for capital, inputs and market opportunities to promote commercial farming.
24 Feb 2026
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2026 plans
NCA aims to provide training on good poultry farming, the correct use of vaccines and medicines. We are also continuing to research easy ways to obtain chicks and chicken feed.
24 Feb 2026
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Thank you for sharing with us the challenges you are experiencing in poultry farming π
The challenges that have been mentioned most often are the shortage of chicken feed π½οΈ, the high prices of chicken feed πΈ,
the shortage and high costs of chicken medicines π and vaccines π, as well as diseases π€, mortality and lack of markets π
02 Feb 2026
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Vitamin deficiency (avitaminosis)
Vitamin deficiency (avitaminosis) in chickens occurs when essential vitamins are not available in the diet π₯¦. It affects chickens of all ages π₯.
Symptoms:
Cloudy eyes π, stunting, diarrhea π©, thinning, curled toes, swollen tongue π
, crusting around the mouth and eyes, and paralysis of the legs π«.
Treatment:
Use the right vitamins π and consult a veterinarian π©ββοΈ.
Prevention:
Provide the chickens with fresh greens regularly π±, add vitamins to the feed and water, and use animal-based supplβ¦
02 Feb 2026
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DAILY FOOD REQUIREMENTS FOR 100 CHICKEN π
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0 - 8 weeks = π£ 6 kg of chick feed
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9 β 16 weeks = π₯ 9 kg of grower feed
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17 - 19 weeks = π 10-11 kg of laying feed
π₯ 20 weeks onwards = π₯ 12-13 kg of laying feed
β οΈ Note: It is important to follow your chickens' feeding schedule accurately to avoid overfeeding.
π This schedule is for crossbred and layer chickens only.
19 Jan 2026
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ππVACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR CROSS-BORDER CHICKENS AND EGGS
DAY 7 ποΈ Give your chickens the Mdondo, Magwa Newcastle Vaccine
DAY 14 ποΈ Give your chickens the Gomboro, IBD Gomboro Vaccine
DAY 21 π Repeat the Mdondo, Magwa Newcastle Vaccine
DAY 28 π Repeat the Gomboro, IBD Vaccine
DAY 35 ποΈ Give your chickens the Fowl Pox Vaccine
β οΈπ¦ IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the advice on the correct use of each vaccine when purchasing itβ
16 Jan 2026
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Vaccination π
ππRemember that vaccination is very important to protect your chickens against opportunistic diseases such as Mdondo, magwa and pox.
π©πΎββοΈConsider the information from a specialist before using the vaccine.
β οΈ Important points to consider are as follows:
1οΈβ£ π«π¦ Make sure that when you vaccinate your chickens , they are free of disease infections
2οΈβ£ π£ Consider the age of your chickens before vaccinating
02 Dec 2025
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Conference on the Importance of Business Contracts π
π€The conference brought together stakeholders in modern poultry farming and buyers.
πβΌοΈThe aim of the conference is to provide awareness on the importance of formal contracts in the trade of products produced by farmers such as eggs and chickens.
βοΈAmong the topics discussed at the conference are the types of contracts recognized by law.
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βοΈ After the training, the farmers implemented the training by entering into written contracts.
20 Jun 2025
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