×
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Commercial poultry production in Kenya dates back to the 1970s. It is estimated that the poultry population stands at 80 million, with 70 per cent being indigenous backyard flock. The driving factors for this industry have been linked to rapid urbanisation, growth of the middle-class citizens, rise in quick-service restaurants like KFC, Nando’s, and Chicken-Inn, and the demand for affordable source of proteins. Here are the most common breeds of chickens, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they are reared.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
join