Thank you sir for the detailed analysis. In every business there are risks and I'm ready to go through the stages but I don't want to make avoidable mistakes therefore I need to learn from experienced hands. Like you suggested I'll start with native hens and cross breed with broiler cock. My target is Xmas sales so, for now I'll start from producing chicks... and then learning other breeds and methods you talked about. Thank you.

epainos:

First, you need to learn. The cost of feeding is extremely high, and it continues to rise. So, if you are not very good, you will not make a profit. So, it is best to start small with no intention of selling in order to learn everything thoroughly. Alternatively, you can sell with some initial losses. If you can do this, you have the ability to learn.

Eggs are easier to sell than meat, so you may want to think about it now. Meat used to be the better option, but it is difficult to sell these days, except around Christmas.

You will purchase day-old broiler chicks for meat, and there are several types. You need to know which one to buy for your market. Also, your cage must be in good condition. You can buy day-old eggs as well, but you will not be able to produce eggs until 5 months. As a result, you must continue to feed them for another 5 to 6 months before producing anything. You can, however, buy some that have been grown for three to four months. It is extremely risky, but people do it anyway. I would not do it, which is why I have to sell meat to support myself because it is a six-week cycle.

The question is, how do you intend to sell your meat? At what price? Go find out. If you can sell whole processed chicken for 4,000 per kg, you can profit by N2,000 per bird if you do not pay salaries. As a result, you may want to budget around N3k per kg for live chicken. Analysis is for today. It changes so fast, so one must follow the market closely.

If you get into wellness and can find customers who eat organic meat, you will have a solid market. This is what you should aim for. Depending on how your product is packaged, you can sell it for between N5k and N10k per kg. You will need a solid understanding of how to raise chickens without antibiotics or vaccines. Many people are unable to do it, but this is what I do.


Why are you telling him to buy all those malnutritional birds? Why not start from day old?

Don't listen to this. Start your journey from the beginning. Learn the rope very well.
etc.

What I explained above is for broiler and layers because I don't believe in local slow birds. They produce fewer eggs, too. If you want to do free range, I prefer noiler, and you start from day old also. But if you really want to do local fowls, then you should buy some young mothers hen that are still laying very well and a cock. Start producing your chicks immediately. Why would you first buy growers....wait for like 6 mths before they start laying eggs and you start multiplying your chickens. Start the multiplication ASAP. Again....I will NEVER go for local fowl because they are not fast growing. Instead, I would rather do cross breeding if I wanted to do them. But really...I would rather do noiler for a start.

It's rented apartment around Magboro and I intend using cage. Thank you for these ideas.

truthhurts2:

It depends, are you living alone in that compound? If not, will they accept it or not?

I don't know which side you are but here, a grower is sold for around 1500, I even bought mine for 1k each. So let's say at 1500, you can start with 4 ( 3 hens and 1 cock)

I am inspired by this thread to start something new in poultry business though in small scale. Please how do I go about it? I have a small space in my backyard in a rented apartment. What do I buy? From what I've read so far, I intend selling for meat and eggs.
@marhoinspire
@epainos
@redomi
@ade1313
@newoffer
@truthhurts2
@gentlesoul2021
etc
Please I need inputs. How much is the startup cost on a minimum.

This write up gives me an opportunity to appreciate my husband, my love. He is my cute designer, undies inclusive. Can't remember the last time I visited the boutique. Six years in marriage and still counting. You were there in the labour room while I gave birth to our son, you too much. May you live long, I LOVE YOU.

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8. CBN’s forward sales tenor significantly reduced from the current maximum cycle of 180 days, to no more than 60 days from the date of transaction; Pls, someone should make the above statement clearer. Thanks.

sfinkzslot:
Abeg make somebody explain this in lay terms


5. All retail transactions to be settled at a rate not exceeding 20
per cent above the prevailing inter-bank market rate.

In layman's language it means persons other than the banks e.g BDCs or mallam on the road, should not sell dollar more than 20percent above cbn rate. For example, if banks sell at 320 per dollar, BDCs should not sell above 384 per dollar i.e 20percent of 320

heroesoff8:
Jesus has wiped the written code against us! Infertility is against! Sickness and diseases against! He nailed them all to the cross! Glory glory halleluyah!
In this new month, I pray all things are made new in our lives! New eggs, new ovaries, new fallopian tubes, new uterus, new endometrium, new filia, new kidneys, new liver, new heart, new sperm and new blood in Jesus name amen and welcome to July!!!

Amen and Amen! Just stumbled on this thread by God's design. I believe it is not a mistake. Listen, Isaiah 10v 27''And it shall come to pass in that day, the burden(barrenness) shall be taken away from off thy shoulder and the yoke from off thy neck, the yoke(barrenness) shall be destroyed because of the anointing'' I decree fruitfulness in the lives of my E-sisters and I in Jesus' name. Amen.

nurez305:
please do I need to go along with all the photocopy which we have submitted b4 or only the original credential?

Go with a valid ID or electricity bill or lawma bill or water bill to validate ur residential address, nysc discharge cert., congratulatory or profile page, degree cert or stmnt of result, birth cert or affidavit. Go with photocopy and original for sighting. Best wishes.

nurez305:
from surulere

Ok. From surulere take a bus to ikeja. From there, take keke marwa to alausa-secretariat. Ask around, u will be directed to National Orientation Agency. Thank me later.

nurez305:
na wa ooo... that is so bad, they should have notify us to come again na... but how do I get to NOA office

Where are u coming from?

nurez305:
I don't understand... did they conduct another verification apart from the submision we did at the local govt... if yes.... please what will happen to those that submitted at local govt.... kindly respond please

Where have u been? From 24th to 27th Jan, physical verification was conducted with those files submitted. I believe the list must have reached abuja by now. But on the flip side, u can visit the NOA Hqtrs at alausa, maybe just maybe, there might be a supplementary list. Best wishes

stphil:
what source r u sure its reliable?

No further questions just type 'Amen' afterall @bushhunter agrees that the SAUCE is delicious.

sensolution10:

I heard same 2...I tink lagos state plan has finally worked out

By God's grace we should be expecting 60k. A reliable source confirmed that.

coolakins:
Alimosho candidates might have to be vigilant with there Npower programme. I heard Alimosho verified Npower applicants with PENCIL (can be erased) on the master list with them, I thought this should have been done with PEN (permanent) instead.
Thank you.

You are making a salient point. I was verified with a pencil. God have mercy.

Donbraye:


Aiit Thnx. I taut since we submitted d files dey will verify it from there

Physical verification is required. They also need ask you some questions

Donbraye:

Mainland people Which way Na :'

Verification exercise for Lagos Mainland LG was smooth and well organized at Yaba LCDA adekunle bus stop opposite Panti. Just waiting for my Dec. and Jan. stipends.

UNIQUEISRAEL:
Not every one is being payed in those payed state, N-POWER is selective, why?

It's becoming scam...

I disagree. Npower is not selective and not a scam. Only twenty states have submitted their lists. Only two states from southwest. They will only pay accordingly.

Other states are being paid right now..... Check the npower facebook page. Npower is real!

castel428:
Abeg any existing whatsapp group Npower Mainland?

pls send me Lagos Mainland LG whatsapp group chat link. It is very urgent. Thanks

@gabby280 I don't know about Subeb but my advice is to verify at the LG secretariat.

@gabby280 I have listed the requirements above. The LG is along apapa road, oyingbo bus stop beside railway station. Best wishes.

@jayney404 we submitted two office files containing residential proof i.e nepa bill, waec cert., nysc discharge cert., statement of degree result, i.d card, congratulatory message print out, two passports in each file. You will be guided when u get there.

@jayney404 we submitted two files containing residential proof i.e nepa bill, waec cert., nysc discharge cert., statement of degree result, i.d card, congratulatory message print out, two passports in each file.

@sensolution10 Go to your LG secretariat and verify. It is better you do it today, I can't vouch for tomorrow

I have done my verification. Lagos mainland LG. No stress.

@kettle84 Lagos Mainland LG secretariat is right beside Nigeria Railway Corp at Oyingbo bus stop along apapa road

@nwanzesylvesta I am not sure if this applies to other LGs, but I will advise you contact the Human resource Officer HRO in charge of your Local Government. One love!

Hello everyone. I was at Lagos Mainland LG secretariat this morning. The verification exercise has been shifted to 5th Jan. 2017. It is well!