Farm ponds are small water bodies formed either by the construction of a small dam or embankment across a waterway or by excavating or dug out. The water is usually harvested from a small catchment area and then used for irrigation during prolonged periods.
Poultry farming, raising of birds domestically, primarily for meat and eggs but also for feathers. Chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese are of primary importance, while guinea fowl and squabs (young pigeons) are chiefly of local interest. This article treats the principles and practices of poultry farming.