BokChooks Backyard Farm

BOKCHOOKS BACKYARD FARM & HATCHERY
We have chickens of different kinds.

Ameraucana
Marans
RIR
BPR
Australorp (Blue, Black)
Orpington (Buff, Golden Laced)
Brahma (Mottled, Buff, Partridge, Light)
Serama
Darag
Giant Hulo

Photos from BokChooks Backyard Farm's post 29/08/2024

Available! Week Old Darag Native Chicken and Blue Australorp.

10 Darag Native Chicken - Week Old
4 Blue Australorp - Week Old

Parents Photos Attached

Location: Rizal, Pontevedra, Capiz

27/08/2024

PREMOXIL vs SULPAR QR

Hoping this information helps.

Photos from BokChooks Backyard Farm's post 27/08/2024

Heritage Chicken - Month old available

- Black Australorp
- Rhode Island Red (RIR)
- Barred Plymouth Rock (BPR)
- Darag Native Chicken

Barato lang ang bilog l5O lng

Location: Pontevedra, Capiz

Pm lng.

26/08/2024

Mottled Brahma Available

1.5 Months Old

Vaccinated: Clon + Gumburo

Pm lng.
Location: Rizal, Pontevedra, Capiz

24/08/2024

English Buff Orpington
Trio Available

8 Months Old.

Bago lng start pangitlog

Complete Vaccine.

Location: Abucayan, Rizal, Pontevedra, Capiz.

PM if interested

Photos from BokChooks Backyard Farm's post 23/08/2024

Extra Roosters Available!
Ready-to-Breed

2 Rhode Island Red (RIR) - 5Mos Old
3 Barred Plymouth Rock (BPR) - 5Mos Old

Complete Vaccine - B1b1+IB, Lasota, Gumburo, Fowlfox, Coryza

Barato lang, Pwede pang upgrade sa Native Chicken. PM na.

Location: Abucayan, Rizal, Pontevedra, Capiz

22/08/2024

Tama friend โ˜บ๏ธ

Kung tunay kang kaibigan ng mga manok, dapat malaya sila. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Sa kada pagbili mo ng cage-free na itlog, garantisado may isang kaibigang manok na malaya. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

11/08/2024

WAYS TO MAKE YOUR CHICKEN LAY MORE ๐Ÿ’ก

1. Access to clean water:
They need clean, fresh water every day to support their bodily needs. I know, you see them drinking from muddy puddles and ditches but they really should have clean water. That murky water you see them drinking may contain parasites and bacteria that can make them sick.
If hens become dehydrated they will not lay eggs and it will take them a few days to start laying again.

2. Reducing Stress
Chickens can get stressed by small and inconsequential things such as a change of feed, loud noises, a squirrel in the run, and other trivial things that we would not even think about.

It is your job to try and keep the stress down to a minimum if you want your chickens to lay eggs.

3. Calcium

A hen that lacks calcium will lay soft-shelled or shell-less eggs. Soft shell eggs look like regular eggs but when you pick them up, they are not hard they are quite malleable in the hand. A shell-less egg looks exactly like it sounds, there may be a thin membrane holding everything inside, but there is no solid shell.

4. Enough Space
Chickens do not like to be crammed together. They like having enough space to flap their wings!
Inside the coop, each chicken should have 4 square feet of space, and outside in the run, they each need at least 8 square feet.
Just remember that crowding them can lead to health and behavioral issues.

They may start pecking and feather plucking, egg eating, and a host of other anti-social behaviors. The weaker birds get trampled on too and can suffer from injuries.

By giving them enough space you are providing for their mental and emotional well-being. A happy and content chicken is going to be healthier and more productive than a hen that is unhappy and depressed.

5. Parasites And Bugs

Bugs are not only irritating but they can be very bad for your hensโ€™ health.

Mites in particular will suck your hensโ€™ blood overnight.

In severe cases, this can lead to anemia and death, even in mild cases the hens are made miserable by the biting and skin irritation.

Lice can cause intense irritation and damage to their feathers.

Internal parasites such as worms can cause intestinal problems and also can interfere with the absorption of vital nutrients from their food.

None of these issues are pleasant and they can all cause your chickens to stop laying eggs.

By performing health checks once a month, you can keep all of these problems under control and keep your chicken laying eggs.
6. Cleanliness
7. Support in molting

The molt is a miserable time for your chickens.

They are losing old battered feathers and replacing them with beautiful new ones, but it can be painful for them.

Those new feathers coming in are full of blood and nerve supplies which makes them exquisitely sensitive to the touch, so try not to handle them when they are in this period of growth.

During the molt, your chickens will not lay eggs.

While you cannot prevent the molt you can help them get through it a bit quicker by providing a higher-quality feed.

You will need to increase their protein intake from 20% to 22% during their molt. Also, make sure they have enough vitamins and trace elements by giving them a powder supplement in their water once every couple of weeks (too much is as bad as not enough).

8. Quality feed

If you want your hens to lay lots of eggs then you need to feed them good-quality nutrition.

Chicken feed is relatively cheap and trying to save money by buying cheap quality or cutting rations with extra corn or scratch will hurt your flock's egg laying.

If you are raising them from chicks then they must have a high protein (20%) feed to grow and develop properly. As your chicks get older and become pullets they should move over to a complete layer feed with 16% protein.

9. Picking The Right Breed

This is without doubt the single most important item on the list.

If you want your hen to lay lots of eggs then do not buy breeds that are known to be poor egg layers.

There are several breeds out there that can lay over 250 eggs per year โ€“ that is roughly five eggs per week. Multiply that by each hen you have and your egg basket is going to be very full!

08/08/2024

24 GENERAL EGG KNOWLEDGE

1. Storing eggs upside-down makes them last longer. Turning your eggs upside down before stashing them in the fridge will make them last longer. Placing the pointy end down in the carton will prevent air pockets inside the shell from coming in contact with the yolk, which helps slow down the aging process.

2. It is generally not recommended to eat eggs from reptiles like snakes and lizards, or other non-bird animals, because their eggs are not a good source of nutrition for humans. They are often high in fat and low in protein compared to bird eggs. Some reptile eggs can carry harmful bacteria or parasites that can make you sick.

3. Washed eggs need to be refrigerated. When a hen lays an egg, with that egg pops out with a nearly invisible coating called a bloom. This bloom helps prevent air and bacteria from permeating the shell and prematurely aging the egg. That is why fresh eggs straight from the chicken are often placed in bowls or baskets on the kitchen counter. Grocery store eggs, on the other hand, have been washed, thus removing the bloom and requiring refrigeration to keep them fresh.

4. The colour of the egg yolk should be very bright yellow or deep orange. The difference in colour is based on what the chicken is eating. Chickens who only eat the grain feed given to them will lay eggs that are yellow. Chickens that are free-range and eat mostly bugs and vegetation will produce these orange yolks.

5. Chickens can still lay eggs even if there is no rooster (Male chicken). Many people think that you need a rooster for a hen to lay eggs. Most of the hens producing eggs today have never seen a rooster in their life.

6. In the stores, you can usually find small, medium, large, and jumbo or extra-large eggs. Some may speculate this has to do with breed, but in the commercial industry, it usually has more to do with a hen's age. The Older the Hen, the Bigger the Eggs. The older the hen, the more likely she is to produce these larger eggs.

7. Apart from using water to test the freshness of an egg, there are other ways to tell if an egg Is fresh:

If the shell seems unusually thick, then it is fresh.

If the yolk stands really tall after you have cracked the egg, it is fresh.

If the yolk has wrinkles or dissolves into a puddle when you crack it open, then it is an old egg.

8. A chicken will lay bigger and stronger eggs if you change the lighting in a way to make her think a day is 28 hours long.

9. Eggs are good for your eyes. They contain lutein which prevents cataracts and muscle degeneration.

10. Breed determines egg shell colour. Commercial eggs are brown or white, but some breeds can also lay blue, green, or pink eggs.

11. Duck eggs are higher in fat and better for baking.

12. Brown eggs are more expensive than white eggs, because the hens that lay them are larger and require more feed.

08/08/2024

Ang gulay ay buhay

08/08/2024

This rainy season, be aware of caryza disease, and take note of the symptoms listed below:

06/08/2024

Anu sudan? Manok ah.

02/08/2024

Poultry terminology:

1. Broiler: Young chicken grown for meat production.

2. Layer: Female chicken grown for egg production.

3. Breeder: Adult chicken used for breeding purposes.

4. Chick: Young chicken, usually under 4 weeks old.

5. Pullet: Young female chicken, usually under 1 year old.

6. C**kerel: Young male chicken, usually under 1 year old.

7. Hen: Adult female chicken.

8. Rooster: Adult male chicken.

9. Flock: Group of chickens.

10. Hatchery: Facility where eggs are hatched.

11. Incubator: Machine used to hatch eggs.

12. Brooding: Rearing young chickens.

13. Grow-out: Rearing chickens from brooding to market age.

14. Laying cycle: Period of egg production by a hen.

15. Molting: Shedding of feathers, usually accompanied by a pause in egg production.

16. Pecking order: Social hierarchy among chickens.

17. Scrambled eggs: Fertilized eggs that have been mixed up during incubation.

18. Straight-run: Chicks that have not been sexed.

19. Sexing: Determining the gender of chicks.

20. Vaccination: Administering vaccines to protect against diseases.

21. Beak trimming: Trimming the beak to prevent pecking damage.

22. Debeaking: Removing the beak to prevent pecking damage.

23. Culling: Removing weak or unhealthy birds from the flock.

24. Grading: Sorting eggs or chickens by size or quality.

25. Gut health: The balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

02/08/2024

Yep!

Photos from BokChooks Backyard Farm's post 02/08/2024

Malaysian Serama Bantam C1/C2

-2 Weeks Old - 3 Chicks Available
-Cream Colored SQ Serama
-Parents(not 4 sale) photos attached for reference.

PM IF INTERESTED

01/08/2024

Amazing it is. โ˜บ๏ธ

01/08/2024

Making a 70 kg feed of layers chick mash (1-4 weeks)
Growing chicks require feed with Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) of between 18 to 20 per cent. The following formulation can be used to make a 70kg bag of layers chick mash:

Ingredients

31.5kg of whole maize

9.1kg of wheat bran

7.0kg of wheat pollard

16.8 kg of sunflower (or 16.8 kg of linseed)

1.5kg of fishmeal

1.75kg of lime

30g of salt

20g of premix Amino acids

70g of tryptophan

3.0g of lysine

10g of methionine

70 g of Threonine

50g of enzymes

60g of coccidiostat

50g of toxin binder

Making a 70 kg bag of growers mash (4 to 8 weeks)
Growers (pullets or young layers) should be provided with feed having a protein content of between 16 and 18 per cent. Such feed makes the young layers to grow fast in preparation for egg laying:

10kg of whole maize

17kg of maize germ

13kg of wheat pollard

10kg of wheat bran

6kg of cotton seed cake

5kg of sunflower cake

3.4kg of soya meal

2.07kg of lime

700g of bone meal

3kg of fishmeal

Additives

14g of salt

1g of coccidiostat

18g of Pre-mix

1g of zinc bacitracitrach

7g of mycotoxin binder

Making a 70 kg bag of layersโ€™ mash (18 weeks and above)
Ingredients

34kg of whole maize

12kg of Soya

8kg of fishmeal

10kg of maize bran, rice germ or wheat bran

6kg of lime

Amino acids

175g premix

70g lysine

35g methionine

70kg Threonine

35g tryptophan

50g toxin binder

Layer feed should contain a Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) content of between 16-18 per cent.

The feed should contain calcium (lime) for the formation of eggshells (laying hens that do not get enough calcium will use the calcium stored in their own born tissue to produce eggshells).

Layer feed should be introduced at 18 weeks.

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01/08/2024

MISTAKES FARMERS MAKE ON ARRIVAL OF DAY OLD CHICKS.
1. Not heating up the brooder in advance:
Chicks need a warm place to live, so make sure to heat up the brooder a few hours before they arrive. This will give the room time to warm up to the right temperature.
2. Feeding the chicks too soon:
Chicks need to drink water before they eat food. This will help their digestive system get started. Give them water with glucose and vitamins for at least 2 hours before giving them food.
3. Using big feeders:
Chicks can't reach food in big feeders. Use trays for the first week, then switch to baby feeders as they grow.
4. Using tarpaulin instead of brooder paper:
Tarpaulin is a breeding ground for coccidiosis, a deadly disease for chicks. Use brooder paper instead.
5. Using feed with big particles:
Chicks have tiny stomachs. Make sure to use starter feed with tiny particles that are easy for them to digest.
6. Not covering husks with brooder paper:
Chicks can't tell the difference between food and husks. If the husks aren't covered, chicks will eat them and get sick.
7. Too much heat in the brooder:
Chicks can get dehydrated and constipated if the brooder is too hot. Make sure the temperature is just right.
8. Not enough space:
Chicks need enough space to move around and grow. Make sure the brooder isn't too crowded.
Bonus tip: Give your chicks glucose and vitamins to reduce mortality.
This will help them stay healthy and strong during the brooder stage.
By following these tips, you can help your day-old chicks get a good start in life.

01/08/2024

๐Ÿฅš The Lifecycle of a Layer Farm: Strategies for Sustainable and Profitable Egg Production
Running a layer farm for egg production can be a lucrative venture when managed effectively.
Let's have a look at the lifecycle of a layer farm and key strategies to ensure sustainability and profitability:
1. Chick Procurement:
- Start with high-quality layer chicks from reputable hatcheries to ensure good laying performance.
- Select breeds known for high egg production and feed efficiency.
2. Brooding Stage:
- Maintain optimal temperature and humidity to ensure chick comfort and health.
- Provide a balanced starter feed to support healthy growth.
3. Growing Phase:
- Implement effective feeding practices to support growth and development.
- Regular health checks and vaccinations to prevent diseases.
4. Laying Period:
- Provide a balanced diet rich in calcium and other nutrients to support egg production.
- Ensure clean and comfortable nesting areas to reduce stress and improve egg quality.
5. Housing and Environment:
- Use well-ventilated and spacious housing to promote bird welfare and reduce stress.
- Implement sustainable practices such as solar-powered lighting and rainwater harvesting to cut costs and environmental impact.
6. Feeding Strategies:
- Formulate feed to meet the nutritional needs of layers at different stages.
- Incorporate locally sourced and organic feed ingredients to reduce costs and improve sustainability.
7. Health Management:
- Regularly monitor flock health and maintain biosecurity to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Use natural remedies and probiotics to reduce reliance on antibiotics.
8. Egg Collection and Handling:
- Collect eggs frequently to ensure freshness and prevent damage.
- Store eggs in a cool, clean environment to maintain quality.
9. Market Strategies:
- Develop relationships with local markets, grocery stores, and restaurants to ensure a steady demand for eggs.
- Explore value-added products like organic or free-range eggs to tap into niche markets.
10. Waste Management:
- Implement composting and recycling of poultry litter to use as fertilizer.
- Explore biogas production from waste to generate additional income.
By following these strategies, layer farmers can enhance the sustainability and profitability of their operations.
Continuous learning and adaptation to new practices are key to success in egg production.

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31/07/2024

Types of Chicken Breeds

30/07/2024

Kamahal ba! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Photos from BokChooks Backyard Farm's post 26/07/2024

For Sale C1/C2

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Vaccinated -(B1b1+ib,Lasota, Gumburo, Fowl Fox, Coryza Vacc.)

Location: Pontevedra, Capiz

Pm if interested

Also available:

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1 Month old
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23/07/2024

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23/07/2024

12 Best Egg Laying Chicken Breeds

Para tuloy tuloy ang supply ng fresh eggs. Ang mga breed na ito ay napili para sa kanilang mataas na rate ng produksyon ng itlog, masunuring temperaments, at pangkalahatang hardiness.

Kung ikaw ay isang bihasang tagapag alaga ng manok o nagsisimula pa lamang, ang mga breed na ito ay siguradong magbibigay sa iyo ng isang maaasahang mapagkukunan ng masarap na itlog para sa mga darating na taon.

Isaalang alang ang pagdaragdag ng isa o higit pa sa mga lahi na ito sa iyong kawan para sa isang magkakaibang pagpili ng mga kulay at laki ng itlog. Masayang pag-iingat ng manok!

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