Poultry farming is a part of agriculture that deals with raising birds like chickens, ducks, turkeys and quails for meat and eggs. Poultry farming is very important because it provides people with food that’s rich in protein and is not too expensive. It also helps the economy in areas and the whole country. In India poultry farming has become very popular because people want to eat eggs and chicken so it is a good business for farmers.

There are two ways to do poultry farming: broiler farming and layer farming. Broiler farming is when you raise chickens for their meat and you only keep them for a few weeks like 5 to 7 weeks. Layer farming is when you raise hens for their eggs and you keep them for a longer time. Both ways need you to take care of the birds give them good food and keep them from getting sick.

The birds need a place to live so they are safe from bad weather animals that might hurt them and diseases. The place where they live needs to have air, light and needs to be clean so the birds can be healthy and grow well. What the birds eat is also very important they need food that has a lot of protein, vitamins and minerals. They should always have water to drink.

Keeping the birds from getting sick is a part of poultry farming. Some diseases like Newcastle disease, avian influenza and coccidiosis can hurt the birds badly if you do not take care of them. You need to give the birds their shots keep them clean and take them to the doctor if they get sick.

Poultry farming also gives people jobs and a steady income. It does not cost much to start and you can make money quickly. The waste from the birds can even be used to help plants grow.

If you plan well take care of the birds scientifically and keep them safe from diseases poultry farming can be a business. It helps people have food and it also helps farmers and people, in rural areas have more money.