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Guinea fowl farming becomes popular in Botswana

Livestock growers in the Southern African country of Botswana have taken guinea fowl production as a sideline to their core farming activity. These birds can, compared to other poultry species, be kept at a low cost and require minimum labour and management.
Through keeping guinea fowl commercially in captivity, consumers have access to meat and eggs all year round. ... read more »

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Quail meat - an undiscovered alternative

In the poultry world, quail meat production is negligible when compared to broilers. In addition, the global profile of production is quite different from the one of its larger relative (except for China). Besides, the sector does not seem to be experiencing any substantial and sustained growth, despite attractive marketing features of the meat. Yet quail meat is an interesting niche business. read more >

Raising squabs eases pressure on small farms

Small farms are often the first casualties when farm incomes are under threat. Raising squabs has proven to be a good option for one small Australian farm., read more >

Quails could reduce protein deficiency in poor countries

In developing countries it is not uncommon that many go to bed hungry. To develop an effective strategy for eradication of malnutrition and protein deficiency, it is important to understand the root of the problem. Poultry products have proven to be relatively cheap providers of proteins, but what about quail? read more >

The benefits of intensive indigenous guinea fowl production in Ghana

The indigenous guinea fowl is widely found in Northern Ghana. Although generally kept under traditional extensive conditions there is good reason to believe that efficiency can be improved dramatically when keeping the birds under an intensive management regime. Trials state the expectation. read more >