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Happy New Week from all of us at KIVA
25/05/2026

Happy New Week from all of us at KIVA

Happy new week
04/05/2026

Happy new week

30/04/2026

Day 1 – Intro: Why Poultry Farming?

29/04/2026

Thinking of starting a layer farm in Nigeria?? Start here

Those cheap chicks you’re rushing to buy? You might be buying heartbreak.A client once bragged to me he got his chicks ₦...
29/04/2026

Those cheap chicks you’re rushing to buy? You might be buying heartbreak.

A client once bragged to me he got his chicks ₦150 cheaper per bird.

“I saved money, Doc!” he said.

But by Day 4, they were weak, slow to feed, some had pasty vents, and the deaths started quietly.

He called me too late. Out of 200, he lost 150.

Then spent even more on drugs, vitamins, and re-buying birds.

In the end, his “cheap” chicks cost him over ₦150,000 in losses.

Cheap chicks with no vaccination history or poor handling will always come at a bigger price.

I’m sharing hard truths like this for 60 days to help farmers avoid mistakes I see every week.

Follow now Poultry with Dr. Kosiella so your next decision doesn’t cost you your profit.

28/04/2026

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If your chicks are all huddling in one corner… that’s not cute it’s a WARNING.One farmer called me, panicking. He said, ...
28/04/2026

If your chicks are all huddling in one corner… that’s not cute it’s a WARNING.

One farmer called me, panicking. He said,
“Doc, they’re not eating. They’re just pressing themselves into the wall.”

I got there, checked the brooder, and instantly knew, cold stress.

The heat source wasn’t working properly, and these tiny birds were fighting to survive.

The thing is, they showed the signs hours ago
but he didn’t know what to look for.

And by the time I arrived, 12 were already gone.

If you know how to read chick behavior, you can stop deaths before they start.

I’m sharing 60 stories and tips like this to help you raise healthier birds.

Follow Poultry with Dr. Kosiella tomorrow’s tip it might save your next batch.

What if your entire poultry farm fails… and it’s your fault?I remember this guy in anambra who started with 100 broilers...
27/04/2026

What if your entire poultry farm fails… and it’s your fault?

I remember this guy in anambra who started with 100 broilers.

First time.
He was excited, bought day-old chicks, built a small pen.

But by Week 2, over 20 birds were already dead.
He panicked.
Thought maybe it was the feed or the weather.

He kept guessing, treating randomly until he lost more than half.

And the worst part?
He had no idea what went wrong.

I’ve seen this happen over and over again.

Not because the farmer didn’t try but because no one taught them what to do from Day 1.

If you’re a poultry farmer or just starting out, I’m creating this 60-day series just for you to share clients stories, solutions, and simple tips to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Follow Poultry with Dr. Kosiella so you don’t miss Day 2.

Still your favorite vet Dr. Kosiella, Veterinarian

Why your birds peaked early and crashed, the pre-lay mistakePeak production should come around weeks 28–32 and hold for ...
26/04/2026

Why your birds peaked early and crashed, the pre-lay mistake

Peak production should come around weeks 28–32 and hold for several weeks before gradual decline.

If your birds peaked at week 24 and dropped sharply by week 28, something went wrong before lay started.

The most common causes:
Body weight at point of lay was too low — birds started producing before they had adequate reserves.

Lighting stimulation was applied too early — reproductive system activated before skeletal and muscular development was complete.

Calcium transition was too abrupt — birds weren’t given adequate time to adapt to layer rations before production demands kicked in.

An early peak followed by a sharp crash is a pre-lay management issue.

The damage usually cannot be fully reversed mid-cycle, but supporting the flock nutritionally and reducing stress can stabilise the decline.

Plan the next cycle better.

The pre-lay phase is where the lay cycle is actually won or lost.

Transition stress: the production killer nobody talks aboutYou bought good birds from a reputable farm. You have good fe...
25/04/2026

Transition stress: the production killer nobody talks about

You bought good birds from a reputable farm.
You have good feed.
Your vaccination record is clean.
But production is lower than expected at week 22, 24, 26.

The culprit might be transition stress, the physiological pressure birds experience as they shift from growing to producing.

During this period, the body is essentially learning to do something new at high volume.
Calcium metabolism shifts dramatically.
The reproductive axis activates.
Energy demand increases sharply.

Anything that adds stress during this window, feed change, environmental disruption, disease challenge, inadequate lighting, compounds the impact.

Support birds through this phase with adequate calcium sources, consistent lighting, stable feeding, and close monitoring rather than waiting for production to catch up on its own.

The birds that are well-supported through transition are the ones that hit peak production and hold it.

This is why some farm are stuck at 50% production

POL birds arriving on your farmMost farmers focus on what happens at week 20, 24, 30. But the first 72 hours after POL b...
24/04/2026

POL birds arriving on your farm

Most farmers focus on what happens at week 20, 24, 30.

But the first 72 hours after POL birds arrive can determine the trajectory of the entire lay cycle.

Here’s what to do:
Hour one — don’t rush them into the house. Allow birds to rest briefly after transport stress. Ensure drinkers are filled and accessible before birds enter.

First 24 hours — prioritise water over feed. Offer electrolytes and vitamins to help recovery from transit stress. Observe posture, alertness, and droppings closely.

Hours 24–48 — introduce feed gradually if birds have been off feed during transit. Don’t force full rations immediately.

Hours 48–72 — full feeding should be established. Begin your record baseline. Note any birds showing respiratory signs, lethargy, or failure to drink — isolate and assess.

What you do in this window sets the immune and nutritional foundation for peak production.

Don’t treat arrival day as routine.

Still your favorite vet Dr. Kosiella, Veterinarian

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