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Water is one of the most critical ingredients in broiler farming, yet it is often overlooked. Clean water is an essential nutrient for maintaining bird health, maximizing growth rates, and ensuring optimum feed conversion. Water is also an important vehicle for delivering treatment and vaccines to the bird as well as for ensuring effective washing…

Starting a broiler farming business can be a profitable venture for small-scale growers and entrepreneurs in South Africa. One of the most crucial stages in broiler production is the brooding phase. Proper brooding ensures strong, healthy chicks with good growth potential. This guide will help you understand the key requirements for housing, brooding conditions, and…

As a proud division of Astral Foods (Pty) Ltd, the largest fully integrated poultry producer in Southern Africa, National Chicks stands at the forefront of the region’s poultry industry. Our commitment to excellence spans every aspect of the supply chain, ensuring superior quality from genetics to delivery. Comprehensive supply chain excellence Our involvement begins with…

National Chicks stands as a trusted supplier of high-quality fertilised hatching eggs, serving hatcheries across Africa and the Middle East. Our comprehensive approach to egg production ensures exceptional quality and reliability for all our customers. Superior source assurance At National Chicks, we maintain complete control over our egg production through our own carefully managed farms….

National Chicks stands at the forefront of South Africa’s poultry industry, delivering excellence through our state-of-the-art hatchery operations. With three strategic locations in Boschkop (Gauteng), Camperdown, and Wartburg (KwaZulu-Natal), we maintain our position as one of the country’s premier suppliers of day-old chicks. Unmatched production capacity Our facilities collectively produce an impressive 2 million day-old…