Compliments of the season once more.

Goodness, .

Modified

Having explored a few aspect of farming, I will be taking another step into raising poultry birds for Kuroilers production on a mini scale. So, I have made preparation for the incoming day old chicks (50 precisely).

Cost of Buying: N9,500
Transportation: N1,000

Chunkun starter feed: N3,700
Drinkers (4) @250 : N1,000
Feeding trays (3) @ 200 : N600

Charcoal: N2,000
Earthen pot: gifted

Glucose : N200
Apple Cedar Vinegar N3,500
Aloe vera juice: Homemade

Biosecurity gadgets:
Slippers: N150
Nose mask: N500
Izal: N300
Hand wash: 250



I wouldn't mind inputs from experienced poultry farmers.

Thanks

Attached is a picture of my self-made brooder house/box I intend using for my chicks once they arrive.

Total cost of building : N3,450.

Woods were gotten from broken pallets from companies around Agbara axis.

Other things to buy includes:

1. Earthen pots (2) for burning coals.

2. Charcoals

3. Feeder trays

4. Water troughs

5. 200watts bulb (2).

6. 3yards electrical cable.

Other materials needed includes;

Sawdust
Engine oil
Sacks
Padlocks

Using 2 200watts bulb in dat box is too much. At least one should be ok.

babyboy4every1:
Using 2 200watts bulb in dat box is too much. At least one should be ok.

I will be using one in each compartment. Since the house is divided into two layers; top and bottom. Except you are suggesting one can serve top and bottom?

Weldone boss.
I think its Lasorta sir not lusola.
And the administration seems too apart, you might want to adjust to be 1st and second dose at 2 weeks interval, preferably 2nd and 4th week.

I.e gumboro 7th day (1st dose)
Lasorta 14th day (1st dose)
Gumboro 21st day (2nd dose)
Lasorta 28th day (2nd dose)

I'm sincerely following this, like every other of your post.
More greese to your elbow sir!

stiles009:
Weldone boss.
I think its Lasorta sir not lusola.
And the administration seems too apart, you might want to adjust to be 1st and second dose at 2 weeks interval, preferably 2nd and 4th week.

I.e gumboro 7th day (1st dose)
Lasorta 14th day (1st dose)
Gumboro 21st day (2nd dose)
Lasorta 28th day (2nd dose)

I'm sincerely following this, like every other of your post.
More greese to your elbow sir!

Thanks for the correction. I will look into the program to make necessary adjustment while I await their arrival.

jidestroud:


I will be using one in each compartment. Since the house is divided into two layers; top and bottom. Except you are suggesting one can serve top and bottom?

since d box is divided in2 two. One 200watts bulb cnt serve d two. Hence, use 60watts bulb for each compactment. I used a 100 watts bulb for a small cage like urs. I changed 2 60watts bulb. Even wit 60 wats , i need 2 off it at times due to 2much heat.

babyboy4every1:

since d box is divided in2 two. One 200watts bulb cnt serve d two. Hence, use 60watts bulb for each compactment. I used a 100 watts bulb for a small cage like urs. I changed 2 60watts bulb. Even wit 60 wats , i need 2 off it at times due to 2much heat.

Oh thanks for the tip. But was it during this harmattan period?

@op, pls use wood shavings and not sawdust

It’s French.

La Sota.

stiles009:
Weldone boss.
I think its Lasorta sir not lusola.
And the administration seems too apart, you might want to adjust to be 1st and second dose at 2 weeks interval, preferably 2nd and 4th week.

I.e gumboro 7th day (1st dose)
Lasorta 14th day (1st dose)
Gumboro 21st day (2nd dose)
Lasorta 28th day (2nd dose)

I'm sincerely following this, like every other of your post.
More greese to your elbow sir!

Sir jidestrout how fsr about this very project?

Good News, this project finally kicks off today. But slight changes have been made to the initial raising of poultry birds to raising Kuroilers.

Total cost of purchasing the Kuroilers = N9,500
Transportation cost = N1,000

Total = N10,500

(Purchase was made and paid for on an agro-ecommerce online site)

Kuroilers received in good condition. 51 in total.

Now our watch starts. (Game of thrones addict).

Day 7

So for so good. Everything looks good and in perfect condition with the Kuroiler chicks.

Medication given so far;

1. Aloe vera juice + ginger in their drinking water
2. A teaspoon of apple cedar vinegar is also added to their drinking water - a teaspoon per 5liters.

Mortality: 1 (due to pullorum disease)

jidestroud:
Kuroilers received in good condition. 51 in total.

Now our watch starts. (Game of thrones addict).

Sorry to bring u back which farm did u say u got this kuroilers cos I know of noilers in Nigeria

noeloge82:

Sorry to bring u back which farm did u say u got this kuroilers cos I know if noilers in Nigeria

Got the Kuroilers online from Afrimash. Delivery was swift

That's good
Wishing you best of luck

noeloge82:
That's good
Wishing you best of luck

Thanks!!!

Day 13

Chicks doing extraordinarily well. Biosecurity has been beefed up in every aspects, observing clean hygiene to the latter.

Medication given so far;
- daily administration of apple cedar vinegar (1 tablespoon to 5 litres)

Mortality so far: 1 (due to pullorum)

Day 20 - Organic Kuroilers from DOC

Good Afternoon folks, it's been a positive adventure so far raising birds without the use of synthetic drugs/vaccination/medications.

This is day 20 and so far so good.

Latest addition to their organic treatment
� Addition of pawpaw extract 5 tablespoon to 5litre

And

�Addition of 5 tablespoon of extracted scent leaves juice.

This would be put in their water for the next 5days.

*Note*: Ginger/garlic and aloe vera is always in their water as a immune booster.

Mortality: 1 so far (Due to pullorum)

Feeding: 1 bag

Well done!

What is the ratio of male to female in a carton ?

Willie2015:
What is the ratio of male to female in a carton ?

Can't tell them apart for now.

Day 28 - Organic Kuroilers from DOC

Happy Sunday folks,

This is day 28th and so far so good.

Latest addition to their organic treatment
� Addition of bitter leave extract, 1 tablespoon to 3litres

This would be their medication for the next two days.

*Note*: Ginger/garlic and aloe vera is always in their water as a immune booster.

Mortality: 1 so far (Due to pullorum)

Feeding: 1 bag of broiler starter consumed in 0-23days.

Growers feeds introduced from 24th day.

Population update
Sold 24 @ 3weeks plus old. Total stock left now is 26.

4 Weeks Old Kuroilers

jidestroud:
4 Weeks Old Kuroilers

what are they weighing?

This is interesting

Juliana7:
what are they weighing?

Will try getting a weighing scale before the week runs out.

jidestroud:
Day 28 - Organic Kuroilers from DOC

Happy Sunday folks,

This is day 28th and so far so good.

Latest addition to their organic treatment
� Addition of bitter leave extract, 1 tablespoon to 3litres

This would be their medication for the next two days.

*Note*: Ginger/garlic and aloe vera is always in their water as a immune booster.

Mortality: 1 so far (Due to pullorum)

Feeding: 1 bag of broiler starter consumed in 0-23days.

Growers feeds introduced from 24th day.

Population update
Sold 24 @ 3weeks plus old. Total stock left now is 26.

is it not early for growers introduction..