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First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 11:31pm On Mar 27, 2017 |
Hello everyone, this is my first attempt at rearing birds. Having read and followed so many threads on the subjects, I have decided to take the bull by the horn. Despite being my first attempt, am still very much a learner and am open to suggestions on proven methods. As a newbie i was seriously advised to start small with 1 carton (50 DOC) some even advised i start with 4 weeks as am a JJC, but i Insisted on starting with 4 cartons (200 DOC). My major challenge was where to site my coop because my caretaker agreed that i use the compound but landlord no agree, i needed space and fast, got a temporary location pending when i get a space and relocate. First step was the chicken coop, i had to go snap a friends coop and gave the carpenter my specification length = 8ft breadth = 4ft Height = 6ft 2 levels (up and down) Got a Carpenter and he gave the following quotation 2x4 @450 x 4 = 1,800 2x2 @250 x 16 = 4,000 Board @900 x 8 = 7,200 golf wire @150 x 10yards = 1,500 ply wood @2,500 x 2 = 5,000 baton (Half bundle) = 1,000 hinges and bolt (6) = 600 copper nail @200 x 5 lb = 1,000 1/2 inches nail @200 x 2 lb = 400 3 inches nail @ 200 x 7 lb = 1,400 zinc (fairly used) @850 x 8 = 6,800 zinc nail @250 x 2 lb = 500 gasket (1) = 300 T.fare = 1,500 labour = 7,000 Note: This rates may differ due to your location or your negotiation skills. It took the carpenter two days to complete the job, as the materials were not enough had to buy additional 5 yards of golf wire and a bundle of baton. Now the cage was done, next step was the lantern, i sent someone to Onitsha to help get (3) and a roll of black nylon sheet. The lamps cost #900 and the nylon bundle cost #6,000. Went to saw mill to get a bag of sawdust for #300 naira. Got the drinkers (2 big, 2 small), feeder (4) here in Asaba. On the 13th of March 2017 i placed order for 4 cartons of DOC, bought 1 bag of broiler starter (vital feed), Anti-stress and finally i was given a chart. March 14th 11am they were still telling me the birds were not ready, 12 noon i called again and they said they were almost ready but i should start coming to collect them. Later discovered they gave them i/o just in case the hatchery didn't. Got a carton for 10,500 MY FIRST MISTAKE My first mistake was introducing the DOC into their coop before their drinkers and feeder, as a result I had my first mortality, I placed the Big plastic drinker on top of one of the chicks which i removed almost immediately, my mentors told me it will survive unfortunately it died the next day. I made sure the entire cage was well covered, introduced the lanterns left the temporal location almost 8pm begged the security to help keep an eye on my coop. 1 Like |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by danwa25(m): 11:51pm On Mar 27, 2017 |
You are welcome to the club. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 11:57pm On Mar 27, 2017 |
pictures of the cage before and after stocking. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 12:04am On Mar 28, 2017 |
First Mortality and more pictures
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Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Turks: 6:32am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Another mistake, NEVER brood with lantern. It's not the best of heat source as the carbon monoxide given off leaves the birds with respiratory ailments. Use coal pot instead. What's the strain of your birds? From what hatchery were they gotten? Great analysis though. Keep the fire burning. 1 Like |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by alakara(m): 6:52am On Mar 28, 2017 |
next time use wood shavings not saw dust. Thanks. 2 Likes |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Ellixlimswag(m): 7:11am On Mar 28, 2017 |
thanks opp I de watch mk I de learn pleas gve update everyday |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by frisky2good(m): 7:16am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Good luck bro. The medicated water has to be changed every 24 hours and I don't think your birds will finish the water you have there in that time. Save cost by reducing the water and the drugs needed. Like Turks said, change to wood shavings immediately. Sawdust causes respiratory problems and chicks can eat it. 1 Like |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 8:32am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Turks: They told me where i bought my feed to use charcoal, but their reason was that it's cheaper than lantern, I will discontinue the use of lantern in my next attempt. As for the strain i honestly don't know, but the name on the carton was RUPERT. would make sure i get more details next time. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 8:33am On Mar 28, 2017 |
alakara: Thanks man, i will |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 8:37am On Mar 28, 2017 |
frisky2good: That is what I have been doing, I wash their drinkers and feeders every morning while in the evening scrap the feeder of any dirt before adding feed. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 9:22am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Two days later (16th March) i noticed one of the chick wasn't moving just lying still quickly moved it close to the drinker, honestly at this point i was confused, was asking my self what i did wrong this time, the bird died later that evening. I introduced battery (AAA) operated bulbs at night to make sure the feeding continues. By Saturday (18th March) noticed some congestion in my coop and by Sunday 19th March I transferred 100 DOC to the second level. At this point the top and bottom level each had two drinkers and feeders each, by this time 1 bag of feed was gone bought two more bags on Monday 20th March. Gave them free water in preparation for GUMBORO the next day. 21st March, as early as 6am I called the security guard to help remove the drinkers, this is a strategy as I was told would starve them of water so that when Gumboro is introduced in their water they would rush it, got 200 dose for #2,180 22nd March, kept the lantern on all through because almost all day. 23rd March, Noticed some of the birds had wet eyes, called my mentors and they said it was HARMONIA INFECTION caused by too excess heat and saw dust, solution I should reduce the heat during the day. 24th March, my Veterinary doctor friend came around, he advised i use PROMIN (VITAMIN), that it will aid their rapid growth and increase their appetite, he also advised I increase their feeders and drinkers to reduce their struggle for food thereby reducing fat burned while struggling for food. 25th March, noticed they fell one of the lanterns spilling the kerosene in their coop, that was when I just decided to stop using lantern altogether. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Turks: 10:08am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Well, not all of us understand the process of brooding so I wouldn't really fault them. Rupert? Never heard of them. Might I ask what your location is? Would follow your thread keenly. All the best sir. Nobally: |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by jjbest123(m): 10:55am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Nobally Ride On Sir, God Bless Your Hustle @ Turks Are You Abudullarkar33m Of Broiler Farmers Forum? |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Turks: 11:09am On Mar 28, 2017 |
Preemah sir. That's our name ![]() jjbest123: |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by jjbest123(m): 12:38pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Turks: ![]() |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Turks: 1:08pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Lol. Abdulmacine? jjbest123: |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by alakara(m): 1:20pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
jjbest123:Yes, he is. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by jjbest123(m): 1:26pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
alakara:Thanks @ Alakara, God Bless You @ Abu Is This The Way You Denied Your Blessing ![]() |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by jjbest123(m): 1:30pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Nobally 200 Birds For That Space Till Maturity, Am Afraid. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Turks: 1:32pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 4:08pm On Mar 28, 2017 |
jjbest123: Am selling after 4 weeks, today made it 2 weeks so two more weeks and am selling |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 3:29pm On Mar 29, 2017 |
27th March, gave them LASOTA (200 dose) and bought two additional feeders. 28th March, my birds completed 2 weeks here are some pics of the birds and the vitamins/Antibiotics am using for them.
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Re: First Attempt At Poultry by danwa25(m): 6:39pm On Mar 29, 2017 |
Nice one but buying a carton for 10500 is too much |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by kentochi(m): 8:45pm On Mar 29, 2017 |
good i wish you all the best. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Nobally: 9:30am On Mar 30, 2017 |
danwa25: I later found out the actual price was #6,500 after calling the number on the carton. I intend dealing directly with them next time. |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by Olaleyeabdullah(m): 2:35pm On Apr 05, 2017 |
Nobally:...any update? |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by obinna58(m): 1:31am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Nobally:How did it go |
Re: First Attempt At Poultry by jamace(m): 12:28pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Olaleyeabdullah:4 years old thread . . ![]() |
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