Karolina Kasprzyk

Rodents such as rats, mice and voles are a common problem on animal husbandry farms. The problem intensifies after the harvest of cereals, when pests can no longer feed in the field and it gets colder. Rodents then look for food and shelter from the cold. Livestock buildings and feed warehouses are very attractive to mice and rats because they provide them with constant access to food.

A livestock building, i.e. a chicken coop, a pigsty or a cowshed - this is a place where insects are everywhere, all this is due to the manure that "attracts" them. The conditions prevailing in the breeding of livestock are ideal for the development of insect larvae: it is humid, warm and there is plenty of food for pests. Under such favorable conditions, insects multiply at a rapid pace. Intrusive insects running and flying on farms are a huge problem for the hosts, and even more so for animals, because they are carriers of many dangerous diseases. Insects spread fungal, bacterial and viral diseases between animals from one farm but also between farms. Animals living in a building full of insects, e.g. flies, are exposed to stress, can not rest and calmly take feed and water, this is associated with a decrease in their productivity, and at the same time a decrease in the quality of animal products and animal origin, i.e. meat, milk, eggs. Disinsection - is the fight

Poultry farming is associated with many important aspects related to ensuring proper living conditions. This is important in both professional and hobby breeding. One of the most important elements is to provide birds with constant access to clean and fresh water. Small breeders are becoming more and more aware and give water in adapted drinkers, not dishes that are not intended for this. Putting water in an open tank will allow the birds to go inside and the water will quickly get dirty. Such unsanitary conditions result in the occurrence of diseases in birds with frequent falls.

Marten is a pest that causes great harm. These rodents attack birds in lofts and chicken coops. The problem with martens very often also affects owners of single-family houses. Especially vulnerable to marten attacks are the roofs and attics of single-family houses. This rodent needs a really small gap to get inside. Once it finds a place, it creates nests destroying the roof insulation. Losses caused by martens are often associated with the need to replace the roof, and the costs reach tens of thousands of zlotys. The marten does not have a natural enemy that would reduce the population of this pest, therefore there are more and more of them.

Home incubation of eggs is becoming increasingly popular among growers. Home poultry production provides healthy organic products and brings satisfaction from the backyard farm. With a small outlay, you can grow chicks from your own eggs or from eggs from a proven source. The first step to incubation is to purchase an incubator. There are incubators on the market for hobby home incubation at affordable prices.