Farm Cat Crispin's Predatory Behavior & Azolla Farming for Sustainable Feed

The Predatory Farm Cat Crispin

• 🐱 Crispin, a farm cat adopted to control rats, has become a menace by preying on the farm's birds.
• 💔 The cat has killed three out of four birdlings due to starvation and fear, and also preyed on a cockatiel.
• ⚠️ To protect the remaining birds, Crispin has been caged, and adjustments are being made to manage his presence.
• 🐔 The cat's presence has also negatively impacted the chickens' well-being, causing them to become restless and eat their own eggs.

Chicken Egg Production Challenges

• 🥚 While chicken egg production is improving, hens are trampling eggs in nest baskets.
• 💡 To combat this, all eggs are now being collected for use in an incubator, as free-ranging hens are more likely to hatch eggs naturally.
• 📈 Caged chickens become aggressive and may eat eggs, hindering natural breeding processes.

Azolla: A Sustainable Feed Solution

• 🌿 Azolla is highlighted as a powerful addition to sustainable farming, significantly reducing feeding costs.
• 🐟 It is used to feed catfish, preventing cannibalism by keeping them consistently full.
• 💰 Azolla production has led to a 90% reduction in feeding expenses for various farm animals, including fish, chickens, ducks, goats, and rabbits.
• 💧 The plant multiplies rapidly when given adequate space, with harvests of up to 10 kilos per morning possible.
• 🌱 Seedlings of Azolla are also being sold for 500 pesos per kilo ($10).

Farm Adjustments and Future Plans

• 🛠️ The farm fence is being repaired to prevent rats from entering.
• 🌸 Plants are being transferred to the farm to beautify the area.
• 🥕 Future plans include massively planting vegetables and initiating catfish breeding on the farm.
• 🐠 Catfish are growing large in ponds, and cannibalism is avoided by providing ample space and feeding them Azolla.