Poultry are probably the most important livestock species for many developing families worldwide. Most are kept under scavenge-based conditions, where their small size and ability to survive on minimal inputs make their management an easy activity for any household to pursue.
Poultry is becoming increasingly important due to escalating prices of beef and pork with more consumers resorting to poultry and its products because of their relatively low prices. Poultry is also being considered as the best source of protein in the category of white meats with a lot of people being advised to consume it more than red meat for health reasons.
Resources required for this project depend on the scale you want to run the project. A chicken run is definitely a necessity. The fowl runs are built on a gently sloping area and well-drained ground. The structures are made up of brick, concrete floors mashed wire and asbestos roof. The doors in the fowl run have padlocks for maximum security.
Other resources required are a good supply of clean water or protected water. There is also a need for electricity supply in all the compartments in the fowl run. Adequate drinking and feeding troughs are also a necessity. Improvising on these troughs can save money but may result in a lot of chicken feed going to waste as they feed.
Depending with the level one pitch the project, there is need for a work forcewith at least one person holding a certificate in agriculture. I will be coordinating a poultry workshop in December. For more information, subscribe to this blog and send me an email. The availability of such skilled work force is one of the greatest strengths of the proposed poultry production project.
Requirements
| Requirements | Cost | Comments | Total cost |
| 1.2 tonnes of chicken feed (1/3 starter and 2/3 finisher) | $25/50kg starter
$22/50finisher 1 chicken consumes 4kg to finish( 1kg and 3kg finisher) |
250*4=1000kg of feed (250kg starter + 750kg finisher) | $500 |
| A monthly batch of 250 chicks at $80/100 chicks | 200.00
$90/100 chickens |
$200 + transport | |
| Disinfectants | 5 litres – $11 | Disinfect the main chicken run 1-2weeks prior to transfer of the chickens into the run | $25 + cleaning equipment |
| Lighting material | 14.00 | Use infra red lamps for both heating and lighting | $14 |
| Fly traps
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15.00 | Control flies at every stage of growth | $15 |
| Security fencing | 100.00 | Depends on size | |
| Water treatment tablets |
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| Labour | |||
| Grand total is
$754/250chickens |
The operational framework is a periodisation of the management activities of the chicken project
- During the week of feed change mix starter: finisher ratios as follows day1-4:1, day2-3:1, day3-2:1, day4-1:1, day5-finisher
- Use vitamins packs prior to or after every operation that stresses the birds e.g. movement, sudden temperature change, erratic lighting e.t.c.
- The operational framework assumes 94% efficiency, provided the mortality rate maybe 6%
- Loan repayment can be achieved after the 3rd batch
Basic drug box
- Vitamin stress pack
- Terramycin
- Terranox
- ESB3
- Oxytetracycline
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THANX FOR THE ARTICLE. I NEED TRAINING.IAM IN NYAMANDLOVU.
Do you need training in chickens or potatoes?
Ellen panganai
Ineed training. How long is the course
hi very helpful i need training on poultry farming.
We are in the process of arranging training before June. We will keep you posted
hey guys.anyone who is looking for land to make this poultry production a dream come true, pliz contact me on 0735 332 622
@Nyasha been trying to reach with no success (0027738205681 whatsapp)
Having gathered a few tips from the recent Harare Agricultural show, I have decided to start a small poultry project but wish to gain more information. How can access training part time before I embark on this project? My contact is +263773674111 or the email address above.
I would like to attend the December training. Kindly furnish me with the information.
I need to start a small poultry project but wish to gain more information. How can l access training part time before I embark on this project? My contact is +263772370762 or the email address above.
Can i have a project proposal for basic infrastructure and requirements for a poultry project for 500 birds
wanna start poultry with 50 bird so i need to know what is required and how much it could cost mi to carry out that project my cell 0774320485
l have made up my mind to start small poultry business with 100 birds and would love assistance on how to go about it. If there is also poultry farming training let me know.
Great. I will send you an email explaining how we work
Hi,I just want to find out how much money do I have to save to start a poltry business
how many do you want to start with and do you have structures already? DO you want layers, road runners or broilers?
guys i rily want to commerce a small business in poultry farming which i think will expand in future given a chance
Would like to be trained on poultry rearing. When &where is the next course.
I would like to start a poultry project of 1000 birds(broilers) , how big should the fowl run be, or whats the maximum number per each fowl run. I would also want to know the quantities of feed i would need to use up to the time the birds are mature for slaughter
Hi Mr, how much space do i need for a 250 birds structure. Can you also give me the cost to grow the 250 birds. Give me a seperate cost for road runners and broilers please.
looking for partner(s) or investor in a poultry project. Bought a property with poultry infrastructure along the Byo-Harare highway. project capacity is 16 000 birds
m interested my email address is elliemaibnyoni@gmail.com
need information about layers rearing
Thanx a lot. May you pliz help me with information on road runners. I want to start with 200 birds
Hie i am looking for information on birds commonly known as (zvihuta). i would like to start a project on those.
hey guys i nid a place wher i can hatch my eggs pls help im in bulawayo my contact is 0716919550/0771013815
i ned start a pig project ,help m w info n wat z needed t start
I would like to start a poultry project at my home area.I need to start with 1000 broilers and 1000 layers. What is the budget?
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I need help on how to start my poultry business
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IS THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANYBODY WHO GRANTS LOANS FOR THOSE WHO WANNA VENTURE INTO POULTRY