It is needless to state that poultry farming is one of the most booming businesses in the agricultural sector in recent times. Consequently, people dive into this business with little or no background studies or training, thus making the same poultry farming mistakes several farmers have made.

One such mistake is improper record keeping like the cost of production, losses, profits, direct and indirect expenses, etc



Without proper record keeping, you are just like a leaf floating in the air without a direction-its fate could be anywhere. The same fate awaits any poultry farmer who does not keep proper record keeping.



However, in this post, I am going to estimate the cost of rearing 500 broilers in Nigeria with its profit amount.



Although, my last post on cost and profit was on; cost of rearing 100 broilers in Nigeria with the profit amount, and several people requested for the cost of rearing 500 broilers, which we are about to dive into now.



Please, get a piece of paper, a pen, and a calculator because we are going to do some calculations.



Without any further ado, let get down working.



How much does it cost to rear 500 broilers in Nigeria?


Let assume you have a structure already in place and manpower/labor will probably be done by you and your family, but I am still going to estimate it for those who may which to employ a helper. I am very certain that one helper will be enough.



These are the major expenses at the time of writing this article:



500-day old chicks (DOC) at ₦515 = ₦257,500


1 piece of plywood for making brooder @ ₦2,000. 3 x 2000 =₦ 6,000
2 bags of charcoal for heating the brooder = ₦8,000
2 charcoal burners (Jiko) = ₦6,000
15 bags of wood shavings@₦200 = ₦3000



How many bags of feed will feed 500 broilers for 8 weeks?


The table below contains the age, expected body weight, and the cumulative feed intake for male and female broilers from week one to week nine.



We shall be using the table to estimate the quantity of feed 500 broilers will consume for 8 weeks. To continue Learning, click the link below

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There are several reasons why your chickens are not laying eggs again. Sometimes, they might have gone through stress, health challenges, nutritional problem, molting, lighting issues, etc.

However, some of these problems are natural why some are not, but with good management practices this problem can be rectified and your chickens will start laying again.




If you are a poultry farmer or just a backyard chicken keeper, you may have noticed a sudden drop in egg production in your flock and you get worried, however, this is not the time to panic because you might take a wrong decision along the process.

There are some questions you have to answer before taking any action. Answering those questions will enable you to make an informed decision.




SO, if your chickens (hens) stop laying eggs you can identify and find out the reasons by asking the following questions:

1. Molting issue: Have the hens been laying for 10 months or more?


Your hens are probably approaching their end of the laying cycle... If that is the case, they will stop laying, go through a molt ( loss of feathers), have some rest, and start laying again.

The period of molting varies depending on the chicken breed. For backyard chickens, it takes about 8 to 12 weeks and can cause a sharp drop in egg production. To continue reading, clink the link below


https://www.poultryfarmguide.com/blog/10-reasons-your-chickens-are-not-laying-eggs-/

The first week of the life of a baby chick is characterized by intensive welfare and management, to keep them away from harsh environmental conditions and protect them against diseases, which may be detrimental to the over raw growth and performance of the baby chick.


Taking care of a baby chick can be so challenging, especially in the first seven days of life. These challenges include harsh weather conditions and life-threatening chicken diseases, and which may lead to high mortality rates and poor production.

Therefore, it is essential you plan ahead on how to prevent these common chick diseases and their treatment in case of any eventualities.




1. Calibacillosis in Chickens ( Chicks)

Colibacillosis is one of the major infectious bacterial diseases in baby chicks and laying chickens. It is caused by Escherichia coli which are always found in the gastrointestinal tract of birds and disseminated widely in feces; therefore, birds are continuously exposed through contaminated feces, water, dust, and the environment (Charlton, 2006).

In addition, (Nolan et al, 2013) stated that Colibacillosis in neonatal chicks can also be a consequence of poor chick quality and sanitation in the hatchery, leading to early... Clink the link below to continue reading

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There are several reasons why your chickens are not laying eggs again. Sometimes, they might have gone through stress, health challenges, nutritional problem, molting, lighting issues, etc. However, some of these problems are natural why some are not, but with good management practices this problem can be rectified and your chickens will start laying again.


If you are a poultry farmer or just a backyard chicken keeper, you may have noticed a sudden drop in egg production in your flock and you get worried, however, this is not the time to panic because you might take a wrong decision along the process.

There are some questions you have to answer before taking any action. Answering those questions will enable you to make an informed decision.

SO, if your chickens (hens) stop laying eggs you can identify and find out the reasons by asking the following questions


1. Molting issue: Have the hens been laying for 10 months or more?
Your hens are probably approaching their end of the laying cycle... If that is the case, they will stop laying, go through a molt ( loss of feathers), have some rest, and start laying again.

The period of molting varies depending on the chicken breed. For backyard chickens, it takes about 8 to 12 weeks and can cause a sharp drop in egg production.



Besides the chicken breed, other factors determine how long a chicken will molt. Age, nutrition, and the environment all contribute to how long a chicken will molt.



What to do during molting


Feed your chickens a high protein diet to help them with feather regrowth. One cheap way to do this is to process the feathers and feed it to them. Feathers contain 80-85 percent protein.
Once you notice molting in your chicken you should switch to a complete feed with 20% protein, prebiotics, probiotics, and essential vitamins and mineral.
Keep your molting chickens comfortable and stress-free. Everybody deserves a comfortable environment during vacation including your chickens.
While switching from layers feed to the high protein feed, you should mix both gradually as you change over to avoid digestive upset and shock.




Note: If your chickens have been laying for less than 10 months, something else may be responsible for the lack of production. This will lead us to the next question


2.. Feeding problem: Are your chicken eating enough of the right feed (balanced diet)?

The quantity and quality of feed you give to your laying birds will have a huge impact on their egg production.

To eliminate feed as a possible reason why your chickens stop laying, you have to ensure your feed is of high quality and the hens are given the required daily amount at every stage of their life.


However, we may be overwhelmed by the high cost of feed, which may cause us to cut corners by supplement their feed with low-quality grains. But in most cases, we end up incurring more losses than expected.


If you are formulating your own feed, care should be taken in selecting the right feed ingredients that are palatable...To continue reading, click the link below


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Use word shaving instead, and not sawdust. Sawdust can induce respiratory problem and stress your bird.

100g of feed is enough for laying birds for a day.

Twice a day in the ratio of 60:40

60 % in the morning 40% in the evening.

The reasons why your broilers are not growing could involve more than one reason.

The two basic causes of stunted or slow growth in broilers are poor welfare, which may result in a disease outbreak, feed poisoning, accident, high temperature, etc, and genetic make- up of the broiler chicken, which sometimes may not be corrected easily.

All these factors are capable of causing stunted growth in your broilers.



However, every broiler farmer expects to attain uniformity in growth and weight in his or her flock.

The farm becomes depressed when these expectations are not met. Which in turn will hurt his return of investment, especially when the number of runts increases- runts are animals, especially birds smaller than their mates, caused by poor health or poor nutrition, but could grow to full size as his mate if given special care.


Fortunately, this condition could be prevented or minimized if you follow my tips and suggestions. Moreover, I have researched 10 reasons why your broilers are not growing.To continue reading click the link below

https://poultryfarmguide.com/blog/why-are-my-broilers-not-growing/

The health benefits of garlic ( Allium sativum) for chicken and humans are mind-blowing. In fact, scientists have not been able to research all the health benefits locked up in garlic.

Needless to say, garlic has been extensively proven to contain antioxidant and antimicrobial effects and being an important culinary ingredient, garlic and its preparations are widely used for improving the flavor profile of continental dishes.

Garlic has been proven to be one of the natural growth boosters for chickens

Before we dive deep, what exactly is garlic?
A member of the onion ('Allium') family, garlic is classed as a vegetable although many people think of it as a herb.

It consists of several small 'cloves' bunched together into a 'bulb' or 'head' and covered with a thin, paper-like coating.


Originating in Asia, it's been around for centuries and has been used medicinally for human beings for almost as long.


Can chicken eat garlic?


The chicken will eat anything palatable and pickable, and this does not exclude garlic. At least I can still remember my mum normally feed garlic and other kitchen wastes to our backyard chickens, which they savor with delight.

One of the reasons why I love chickens is that they instinctively know what they want and they will feed and pick anything that will nourish their body.

And garlic is one spice and herb that have both nutritional and medicinal effects and it will be an honor to feed them to your chickens, they will definitely love it.



Although you may have come across some articles claiming that since garlic belongs to the onion family, garlic will be poisonous to chickens.



This claim is not entirely true. This is because the make-up of garlic is totally different and the element that causes problems in onions - thiosulphate - is present only in tiny quantities in garlic.



Moreover, there extensive peer-review on the potency of using garlic for chickens, and the outcome of the actual researches are overwhelming.


But there is always an exception… to continue reading click the link below

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The best way to maximize profitability over the lifetime of your flock is to maintain an average egg weight between 56g to 62g, as these eggs are classified as large eggs. This requires a high level of attention to bird management.

Today's laying pullets are coming into production and peaking several weeks earlier than was the case a few years ago. Although there may be some debate as to the contribution of genetics, management, and nutrition in bringing about this change, most people agree that earlier maturing pullets usually result in more profitable layers.


One of the problems with earlier maturing pullets, and a factor that continues to keep them from being readily accepted by the industry, is a higher percentage of small eggs. However, there is a potential saving that is associated with early maturity, but how effective can it compare is a debate that is open for research.


How then do we prevent early pullet maturity for large eggs?


Research has shown that heavy chickens lay heavier eggs, but most of these large eggs have a thin shell and can cause egg binding in laying chickens. The aim is to find a balance between these extremes. Several factors influence the weight of eggs, these include lighting and temperature, feed intake, body weight, protein, and age, breed, and pullet management.



Next is how you can manipulate these factors to get the desired egg size without affecting the overall performance of the layers. Nevertheless, follow the steps below if want your chickens to lay large eggs:.. clink the link below to continue reading

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Choosing the best broiler breed is a crucial step you have to take care in ensuring you have a successful production. This is because when the best broiler breed is selected correctly for the intended purpose, all other resources and time invested in the production will probably do well.



The reverse is the case when the wrong/bad broiler breed is selected- Your time and money will be wasted. I had a client that her supply was a mixture of different breeds, they all seem like broiler until after two weeks when she noticed their growth was not in uniform. The problem at times might be from the hatchery, or from our misconception about the broiler breed.



Let us correct this Misconception: Referring to Hatchery name as Breed name





What is the difference between a Hatchery name and a Breed name?


Hatchery names like Agrited, CHI, Amo, etc (are some hatcheries in Nigeria) are names or brand names of companies that market a particular broiler breeding stock ( Parent stock).

The name given to this broiler breeding stock by its creator is known as the Breed name. eg Cobb 500, Ross 308, Arbor acres, Hubbard, and Marshall are common broiler breed names in Nigeria.



What then is the Misconception?
The misconception here is that most broiler keepers have replaced the breed name with the brand or hatchery name. In Nigeria, you can hear people say I want Agrited, or Agrited is the best instead you say, I want Ross or Ross is the best. What if Agrited decides to market another broiler breed, will the new breed have the same feature as the old one? Your guess is good as mine. The same scenario can be observed between Arbor (a breed name) and CHI (a hatchery name).... Click the link below to continue reading

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Choosing the best broiler breed is a crucial step you have to take care in ensuring you have a successful production. This is because when the best broiler breed is selected correctly for the intended purpose, all other resources and time invested in the production will probably do well.



The reverse is the case when the wrong/bad broiler breed is selected- Your time and money will be wasted. I had a client that her supply was a mixture of different breeds, they all seem like broiler until after two weeks when she noticed their growth was not in uniform. The problem at times might be from the hatchery, or from our misconception about the broiler breed.


What is the difference between a Hatchery name and a Breed name?


Hatchery names like Agrited, CHI, Amo, etc (are some hatcheries in Nigeria) are names or brand names of companies that market a particular broiler breeding stock ( Parent stock).

The name given to this broiler breeding stock by its creator is known as the Breed name. eg Cobb 500, Ross 308, Arbor acres, Hubbard, and Marshall are common broiler breed names in Nigeria.

What then is the Misconception?
The misconception here is that most broiler keepers have replaced the breed name with the brand or hatchery name. In Nigeria, you can hear people say I want Agrited, or Agrited is the best instead you say, I want Ross or Ross is the best. What if Agrited decides to market another broiler breed, will the new breed have the same feature as the old one? To continue reading click the link below

https://poultryfarmguide.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-broiler-breed-for-optimal-performance/

The wish of every broiler farmer is to attain the expected weight of their broiler chickens in a very short time, despite that broiler chickens are bred to grow fast, some factors may hider this process. Example of such factors includes bad breed, poor nutrient, and welfare, diseases, etc. Therefore, to make your broiler chickens grow faster you have to prevent these negative factors, and with an enabling environment



By the end of this post, you should be able to grow your broiler to attain 2.5kg at week 5 (35 days) at minimum, surprised! There is no voodoo nor any synthetic booster that you will need to apply. All steps are simple, practical, and natural. I promise you, if you put these 8 steps into use, you will be left with a dropped jaw. The result will amaze you. The only problem you have with this method is that people will start asking you how you did it.



One of the advantages of your broiler growing fast is that you will market and sell your broilers faster with more profit at 5 to 6 weeks, especially to eateries and hotels.



Now, let us look at the 8 ways you could make your broiler grow faster

1. Select the Right Breed from a Reputable Hatchery

Selecting the right breed of broiler will depend on what you want. However, we have several breeds of broiler all over the world but they are few that have to stand out. Here in Nigeria, we have 6 common breeds of broiler chickens. Each with its unique features.



Let see the 6 best breeds of broiler chickens in Nigeria

*Cornish Cross Broilers:
If you need a fast-growing broiler, go for Cornish Cross Broiler ( also known as “Cornish Rock”). It takes about 6 to 8 weeks to attain marketable size.





*Grinphield Marshall


These breeds of broilers are big and tall. It takes approximately 6-8 weeks to attain “table size.



*Moyer’s K-22 ( also called Red Broilers)
It is less fatty and has a unique fragrant with an excellent texture. Although it takes a bit longer to attain ‘table size’.

*Red Broilers
This breed also takes a bit longer to grow. However, the primary advantage of these breeds is their strong resistance to diseases, which makes them suitable for free-range.

*Roaster Chicks
( also called Moyer’s Broiler or Cornish). These broiler chickens attain a weight of over 2kg by 6 weeks of age. They have a good skin texture with tender meat.



*Rosambro Broilers.


These broiler chickens belong to a medium-grow type. Nevertheless, they grow a bit faster than the red broilers. The special taste also characterizes their meat.

It is important to note that not all hatcheries are trustworthy, thus, in purchasing your desired breed ensure you do a proper background check on the intended hatchery before securing your broiler chickens. If you get a bad breed, all other efforts will be in vain, and your broiler chickens will not grow fast as expected.

2.Take advantage of the First 7 days
The first 7 days of a chick's life are very critical. Research has shown that 80% of its energy is focused on growth while 20% on maintenance. What this means that if you give your chick an adequate amount of feed in a favorable environment the feed conversion ratio will be very high. We can see a day-old chick triple in...To continue reading click the links below

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Some of the common ingredients for poultry feed are maize, soybeans, sunflower, fish meal, bran, groundnut cake, palm kernel cake, (PKC), cow-pea, cereal grains, vitamin, and mineral supplements, and feed additives. These ingredients should be capable of supplying the chickens with the necessary nutrients for different chicken types and ages for optimal performance.


Thus, in formulating your poultry feed it is almost important you also know the nutrients composition of various feed ingredients, their functions, their anti-nutritional factors, digestibility, sheer life, palatability, alternative source, and balancing between feed ingredients, so as to enable you to formulate the best feed for your chicken with low-cost input.


However, in this post let start by knowing the functions of various feed ingredients and their classification under the classes food, In My Subsequently post, we shall look at their nutrient composition and balance feed ingredients, and eventually how you can use standard feed formulas to mix or formulate different types of feed for different types of chickens and ages.

I am committed to ensuring you optimized your profit by formulating your own feed with low input without compromising performance.


Stay with me on this adventure.


So, let get down to today's lesson
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The reasons why your broiler chickens are dying can be attributed to so many conditions such as nutrition, sudden death syndrome (SDS), heat stress, stocking density, metabolic disorder, etc. But broiler chicken dying suddenly without any symptoms of ill health, from experience and research, is mainly caused by two conditions known as Sudden death syndrome and Heat stress

serious health problems leading to sudden death.

Therefore, to prevent sudden death on your broiler farm, you must learn how to avoid these conditions and manage them.



So, in this post, I am going to share with you the two major conditions causing your broiler chickens to die suddenly or frequently and how you could prevent and manage them. These conditions include

To Continue reading click the link below

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Nigeria is the largest egg producer in Africa recording an average annual growth rate of 4% between 2000 and 2012 when output reached 640,000 tonnes.

However, the rate flock expansion has slowed around 2.5 % since 2008, reflecting a large increase in input costs and their impact on profitability. With cost and profit in mind, poultry farmers are more keen like never before to source for ways to cut costs and maximize profit. And one of the steps to ensure that your plans will materialize is by estimating cost and profit for your production.


In my last two posts, I estimated the cost and profit for raising 200 layers for a year and cost and profit from 100 broilers in 8 weeks. And some of you requested the cost of raising 1000 layers in Nigeria.


So, in this post, I am going to give an estimated cost and profit for raising 1000 layers in Nigeria with an estimated cost of 1000 capacity battery cages. As usual, this article will be divided Into two parts;

Part 1: Cost amount for raising 1000 layers in Nigeria
Part 2; Profit amount from raising 1000 layers in Nigeria




So, get your pen, paper and calculator let do some homework... To continue reading click the link below


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If you want to get your return of investment (ROI) fast in the poultry business, then broiler is the right bird for you, and it does not cost much to start up. Broilers are mainly rear for meat production, which take a minimum of 6 weeks to get to a marketable size with weights between 1.5kg to 3kg.

In 2013, the Nigeria poultry industry was estimated to produce 290,000 metric tonnes of meat, and the local demand for frozen chicken is about 2 million metric tonnes leaving a wide gap of more than 1.7 million metric tonnes.



So, why don’t you fill a bit of that gap and make huge money for yourself? Of course, I know you want to, or else you will not be reading this post right now.



However, most beginners find it difficult to start unless they have an idea or estimate of what they need. So, in this post, I am going to give you a current estimated cost for rearing 100 broilers in Nigeria with the profit amount... continue reading, click the link below


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Every one have what works for him.I used top feed but I think Chikun and Ultima are d best now

The Nigerian poultry industry has grown steadily since the ban on poultry imports in 2003. The industry is estimated at ₦80 billion ($600 million) and is comprised of approximately 165 million birds which produced 650, 000 MT of eggs and 290,000 MT of poultry meat in 2013. Poultry keeping is one of the most profitable businesses in the Nigerian agricultural sub-sectors.


However, high input costs have caused flock expansion to effectively ceased, especially the high cost of poultry feeds and day-old chick (DOC).


Despite the high input costs, you can maximize your profits with proper marketing strategies, poultry management, and feasibility study on costs and profits. The feasibility study will not only serve as a template for a good saving plan but also a guide on your expenditures

Here, I am will walk you through a cost/profit estimate for rearing 200 layers in Nigeria. The first stage will be on

Cost amount for 200 layers, and second stage on
Profit amount from 200 layers.
Get a pen, a piece of paper and a calculator let get down to business. To continue read, click the link below

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If you want to make it big in poultry farming, you must learn how to cut the cost. And one way to do that is by embracing the use of organic medication such as herbs, roots, and spices. In Nigeria, they are generally referred to as herbs, and we have several herbs used in poultry in Nigeria.


Herbs, in general, are leafy green or flowering parts of a plant with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring, garnishing food, medicinal purposes, and in some cases, spiritual.


However, the use of herbs is not limited to humans only, but have also be found useful in livestock, especially in organic poultry farming where most of them are widely used as an alternative to synthetic drugs.



Moreover, the use of synthetic drugs like antibiotics in poultry birds have been banned because their prolonged use in chicken will induce drug resistance in a disease-causing organism. With this in mind, the use of herbs in poultry in Nigeria has grown steadily over a decade.



Notwithstanding, there are several potent herbs used in poultry in Nigeria, some of these herbs have antibiotic effects, some are used as vaccines, while some as natural growth promoter or ..... click the link below to continue reading





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A multivitamin is a preparation intended to serve as a dietary supplement with vitamins, dietary minerals, and other nutritional elements. Such preparations are available in the form of tablets, capsules, pastilles, powders, liquids, or injections. Although, most multivitamins poultry in Nigeria are mostly in powder and liquid forms.

However, a good multivitamin for broilers and layers must contain the essential vitamins and minerals in the right proportion for optimal performance. Deficiency of one or more vitamins/minerals can lead to a number of diseases or syndromes, stunted growth, and poor eg


Don’t just go to the market and pick up any product offered to you, especially the beginners in poultry farming, because there are so many adulterated products in the market. For this reason, I have researched the 6 best poultry multivitamins for broilers and layers in Nigeria.



Although, my case study was not scientific or require any detailed criteria, but based on farmers opinion and choice, which was done online. So, please don’t be disappointed if your brand was not mentioned.

The result was purely unbiased. I know why I am making it clear because some ...to continue click
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The reasons why your broilers are not growing could involve more than one reason. The two basic causes of stunted or slow growth in broilers are poor welfare, which may result in a disease outbreak, feed poisoning, accident, high temperature, etc, and genetic make- up of the broiler chicken, which sometimes may not be corrected easily. All these factors are capable of causing stunted growth in your broilers.


However, every broiler farmer expects to attain uniformity in growth and weight in his or her flock. The farmer becomes depressed when these expectations are not met. Which in turn will hurt his return of investment, especially when the number of runts increases- runts are animals, especially birds smaller than their mates, caused by poor health or poor nutrition, but could grow to full size as his mate if given special care.


Fortunately, this condition could be prevented or minimized if you follow my tips and suggestions. Moreover, I have researched 10 reasons why your broilers are not growing. To continue.. click Below


https://poultryfarmguide.com/blog/why-are-my-broilers-not-growing/

Most times, farmers or intending farmers think about land, capital, breeds, disease control, vaccination, farm structures and other requirements that they look at as more important than others. However, to the contrary, research and experience show that the most valuable and important resource of all, the human resource is given little attention.

As farms grow in stock and other operations, the owners can no longer rely on family members as source of unskilled, semi skilled and skilled labour. Before one knows it, they need to employ and manage 10 employees and the years go by, the number keeps on increasing.



Employing the right people on the farm is one thing, and effectively managing them is the other. The key skills and tips to manage these employees make a difference between a failed farm and a successful farm.

The following are the skills, expertise and strategies to effectively manage employees on your farm:
.... continue to read by clicking the link

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The use of an organic alternative to synthetic drugs especially antibiotics in poultry farming has shown to be effective for the past few years. Tagiri is one of those organic medicinal plants that is widely used in Nigeria to cure and prevent viral diseases in poultry.


As a child of the 90s, who grew up in the southern part of Nigeria, we were used to kicking and playing anything that looks like football while on errands. One of that improvised football was tagiri, Adenopus breviflorus ( Christmas melon). We grew up to know it as ‘snake fruit’ even though we have not seen one feeding on it.
However, little did we know that we were playing with a medicinal plant Know Tagiri (Christmas melon), which has a health benefit for both man and livestock, especially poultry, although without any scientific support.

But this does not weaken the fact of its medicinal potency. This can be attested by the wide range of people who embraces its use in organic poultry farming for preventing and curing... click the link below to continue

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If you desire to rear broiler chickens as a way of making extra income in our extremely economically challenged country like Nigeria, then you must understand brooding broiler in Nigeria or any other tropical country requires a different approach.


This is exceptionally critical if you are the type of person that buys Day old chicks to rear, as you will do one very important thing that the mother hen usually does for her chicks, that process is called Brooding. It is worthy to note that the method of brooding will go a long way to determine how well the broiler chicks will grow. That is to say, if... Click the link below to continue

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This is a common question among poultry farmers, especially with a beginner. And sometimes they make wrong decisions due to lack of beginners' guide in poultry farming, which may lead to frustration and regret. So, to avoid such, you have to do some proper research for rearing layers and broilers.






You don’t choose layers, or broilers based on your likeness or sentiments, there are several factors you have to consider before making your choice. And again, you have to understand their differences in terms of growth rate, egg production, and resistance to diseases, Market demands, etc to enable you to make an informed decision. Click the link below to continue...

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True idea. Thanks

This post contains 8 beginner's guide in poultry farming in Nigeria. I pledge to you that if you follow this 8 guides diligently, you shall be able to start up your own poultry farm confidently- From buying the right breeds to making good sales.



Poultry farming over the years has proven to be one of the most lucrative business in Nigeria. There is a high demand for poultry products in the Nigerian market to satisfy the cravings for animal protein. The fact is that Nigerian farmers can only produce 30% of this demand.

Also, the president of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, stated that while the local demand for frozen chicken is above two million metric tonnes annually, Nigeria farmers are only capable of producing 300,000 metric tonnes, leaving a wide gap of more than 1.7 million metric tonnes. So, there is ever... Click the link below to continue


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As a child, observing the behavior of chickens has always fascinated me. Having them around the yard is soothing with natural vibes. But there is more than just being domestic birds and a great source of protein.

And as a poultry keeper, it will be helpful if you can naturally connect and understand the behavior of your poultry birds for a better farming experience.

So, in this post, I am going to share with you 40 facts about chickens that will leave you with a dropped jaw. Click the link to continue...

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Paralysis in broiler chickens has been a reoccurrence issue with broiler chickens, which has become a nightmare to farmers. The main reason why farmer dreads this condition is that paralysis in broiler is a multifactorial condition, and you need to fully understand these various causal factors for proper treatment of paralysis in broilers and management.

Paralysis in broiler chickens is more than leg issues. It can also be the inability to move ( and sometimes to feel anything ) in part or most of the body (neck, leg, wing, etc), typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury, While lameness is a state of being unable to walk because of leg or foot pain. And lameness is a type of paralysis that is most common in broiler chickens and in birds in general. In fact, when farmers talk about paralysis in their chickens they are mainly referring to lameness. So, in this post, I am going to use both words interchangeably to mean the inability to walk in broiler chickens.

Having understood the differences between paralysis and lameness let talk about paralysis in the broiler, then will look at various causes of paralysis in broilers, symptoms, and suggested solutions and treatment... click the link below to continue

https://poultryfarmguide.com/blog/how-to-cure-paralysis-in-broiler-chickens-for-full-recovery/

If you want to know the mistakes Pro farmers never make, you have to read this post. Here, I highlighted 8 mistakes you must avoid if you want to be successful in the poultry business.


Poultry farming is no doubt one of the most profitable businesses in the agricultural subsector, with several lucrative niches like meat production, egg production, breeding, feed production, etc.


However, success in poultry farming is not a walk in the park. There are some basic mistakes you must avoid if you must succeed in .... click the link below to continue

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As a child, observing the behavior of chickens has always fascinated me. Having them around the yard is soothing with natural vibes. But there is more than just being domestic birds and a great source of protein.

And as a poultry keeper, it will be helpful if you can naturally connect and understand the behavior of your poultry birds for a better farming experience.

So, in this post, I am going to share with you 40 facts about chickens that will leave you with a dropped jaw... Continue by can click to to the below

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In selling or marketing your broiler chickens, you have to explore all possible means, you don’t depend on one channel least you get stranded. Therefore, to avoid such a situation, you should always give priority to marketing than production- never underestimate the power of marketing.



Speaking of marketing, it was on a cool evening during my Q&A session with my audience when a lady chatted me up complaining about how she finds it difficult to sell her broiler chickens of 9 months, that if I can help her with a buyer, and I told her I will get back to her, which I did, but things didn’t work out fine and she had to transport her birds back because the offer was poor.

She obviously, ran into loss considering the transportation fee alone, which is about ₦10,000.


The lady in question made a major mistake which is putting production first before marketing. So, to avoid similar situations you have to explore all possible... continue by clicking the link below



https://poultryfarmguide.com/blog/10-ways-to-sell-and-market-your-broiler-chickens-fast-that-are-proven-to-work/

Every quest has a mission and an expectation, without an expectation, morale will go down and resources will dry out. So, it is almost important as a poultry farmer to have an expected weight of your broiler chickens as they age, this will not only raise your morale and enthusiasm but will as well lead to better welfare for your broiler chickens to attain the much desire weight- You will be focused with a target and with a better management

So, by the end of this post, you should be able to determine

Average daily gain (ADG)
Feed Conversion Ratio ( FCR)
weight of broiler chicken per day
Weight of broiler at 4 weeks
Weight of broiler at 6 weeks
Weight of broiler chicken per week
How many kgs of feed will a broiler consume in 8 weeks


To achieve the above objectives, I am going to provide you with a broiler chart (for male and female broiler) to enable you to determine the expected weight of your broiler chicken at various stages... To continue, clink the link

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