TYPES OF POULTRY FARMING





  1. Free range extensive system
  2. Backyard extensive system
  3. Semi intensive
  4. Intensive
Free range
Birds are not confined. Makeshift shelters are provided to protect the birds from severe weather conditions. Birds are free to wander around in litter collection areas, trees and nest in the bush. It’s hard to control inbreeding in comparison to using poultry egg incubators
Back yard extensive system
Birds are housed only at night during the day they wander around the fields. Birds are fed in the morning and evening. The rest of the day they scavenge for food around the fields.
Semi intensive system
Birds are confined around specific area with access to structures shelter. Birds are sheltered during the day and fully housed at night. Birds are fed and watered.

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