Ancient Herbs Help Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two traditional Chinese herbs—Chinese yam and Rehmannia glutinosa—could help chickens grow better when added to their food. They fed …
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Special Nutrient Betaine Boosts Chicken Egg Production and Chick Health
Researchers studied whether adding a natural nutrient called betaine to chicken feed could improve egg production and chick health. They fed 180 Tibetan …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two natural ingredients—Chlorella (a type of algae) and cinnamon oil—could help chickens grow better without using antibiotics. They …
Read MoreChicken Gut Bacteria: Sorghum Works as Well as Corn
Researchers studied how different grains and special enzymes affect the bacteria living in chicken stomachs. They raised 1,500 chickens for six weeks, feeding …
Read MoreBug Protein Makes Chickens Healthier and Eggs Better
Researchers in China tested whether using black soldier fly larvae (a type of insect) as chicken feed could work as well as traditional protein sources like …
Read MorePlant Powders Help Chickens Lay Better Eggs Without Antibiotics
Researchers tested whether two plant powders could help laying quails stay healthy and productive without using antibiotics. They gave 420 quails different …
Read MoreGreen Algae Boosts Chicken Health and Egg Quality
Researchers tested whether a type of green algae called spirulina could improve the health and egg production of laying hens. They fed 160 chickens different …
Read MoreHealthy Chicken Guts Mean Faster Growth in Broiler Chickens
Scientists studied what makes some chickens grow faster than others by looking at their genes, gut bacteria, and immune systems. They found that chickens with …
Read MoreSpecial Enzymes Help Chickens Grow Better and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding special enzymes and a plant fiber called inulin to chicken feed could help young chickens grow better. They fed 320 baby …
Read MoreHow Chicken Intestines Grow and Change in First 4 Weeks
Researchers studied how the intestines of Cobb 500 broiler chickens develop during their first month of life. They measured different parts of the intestines …
Read MoreSpecial Enzymes Help Chickens Grow Better on Lower-Quality Feed
Researchers tested whether adding special enzymes to chicken feed could help birds grow well even when the feed had fewer nutrients. They studied 800 young …
Read MoreCan Walnut Meal Make Chicken Meat Healthier?
Researchers tested whether adding walnut meal (a byproduct from walnut oil production) to chicken feed could be a cheaper alternative to traditional feed …
Read MoreGreen Algae Boosts Chicken Health and Meat Quality
Researchers tested whether adding a nutrient-rich green algae called Chlorella to chicken feed could improve how efficiently chickens grow and the quality of …
Read MoreSpecial Acids Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two types of natural acids to chicken feed could help broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) grow better and stay …
Read MoreSpecial Clay Additive Boosts Chicken Gut Health and Growth
Researchers tested a new feed additive made from copper-loaded clay (called Cu-MMT) in chickens to see if it could improve their digestive health. Over 21 …
Read MoreHow Chickens Control Minerals as They Age and Start Laying Eggs
Scientists studied how chickens' bodies manage an important mineral called phosphorus as they grow older and begin laying eggs. They looked at two different …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Birds Stay Healthy in Hot Weather
When it's really hot, animals can get stressed and sick. Scientists tested whether two natural supplements—propolis (a sticky substance made by bees) and …
Read MoreNew Mineral Mix Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested a new way to give chickens important minerals like zinc and copper to help them grow better and stay healthier. Instead of using the …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Egg Quality and Bone Health in Aging Ducks
Researchers studied how adding vitamin D to the diet of older laying ducks affected their egg quality and bone strength. They tested two types of vitamin D on …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Make Important Vitamins
Scientists discovered that bacteria living in chicken stomachs and intestines can make important vitamins that chickens need to stay healthy. Researchers …
Read MoreSpecial Enzyme Helps Chickens Grow Better on Wheat Diets
Researchers tested whether adding a special enzyme called xylanase to chicken feed could help chickens grow better and stay healthier. They fed 300 baby …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers in China tested a fermented plant called Artemisia argyi as a food additive for Hongyu roosters, a special chicken breed known for its tender meat. …
Read MoreNatural Chicken Feed Additives Boost Growth and Health
Researchers tested two natural supplements added to chicken drinking water to see if they could help broiler chickens grow better and stay healthier. One …
Read MoreWhat Makes Baby Pigeons Grow Big and Healthy?
Scientists reviewed everything we know about raising healthy baby pigeons (called squabs) that grow quickly and strong. They found that five main things …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Lay Better Eggs and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding oregano oil and special enzymes to chicken feed could improve egg production and chicken health. They studied 288 laying hens …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Scientists tested whether two natural ingredients—artichoke leaf powder and a colorful compound called astaxanthin—could help chickens grow better and stay …
Read MoreBaker's Yeast in Chicken Feed Makes Stronger Eggs and Bones
Researchers tested whether adding baker's yeast to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 120 laying hens different amounts of …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Fungi Change as They Grow
Scientists studied the tiny fungi living in chicken guts to understand how they change over time and how different feed additives affect them. They tracked 320 …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles Help Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Scientists tested a new type of super-small zinc particles called nanoparticles to see if they could help farm chickens grow better and live longer. When they …
Read MoreHow Selenium Protects Chicken Livers from Toxic Mold Damage
Researchers studied how a toxic mold called ochratoxin A damages chicken livers and whether selenium (a nutrient) can help protect against this damage. They …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Mothers Lay Better Eggs
Researchers studied whether adding bile acids (natural compounds made in the liver) to chicken feed could help breeding hens produce better eggs and healthier …
Read MoreGreen Tea Waste Boosts Gut Health in Geese
Researchers tested whether green tea dust—a leftover product from making tea—could improve the health of geese when added to their food. They fed 120 young …
Read MoreNatural Gut Cleaners Help Chickens Grow Better Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a natural alternative to antibiotics in chicken farming by giving 99 chickens special substances called biosurfactants - natural cleaners …
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