How to start small scale poultry farming
How to start poultry farming with a low budget
There are more ways than one to make poultry farming a profitable business firstly having a suitable structures is important, this includes a structure that provides a suitable environment :
1. Enough ventilation , to prevent accumulation of carbon dioxide and ammonia
2.Suitable litter that can easily absorb moisture yet dry off easily (saw dust /pine flakes) 3. Biosecurity, where hygiene is of the outmost importance this will ensure that possible threat agents are prevented in the coop 4. Secured enough to prevent pests (rats & birds) from getting in the coop as they are also carriers of possible disseases Poultry farming business has several benefits. Size does not matter and being small has its own advantages.100 chicks(one day olds) where you will need a 50kg starter, 50kg grower and a 50kg finisher.
Vitamin supliments and vaccination programs . The major benefit in poultry farming is that you can choose to produced in a closed range environment or the free range where you produce the traditional way it does not require huge space,unless you want to start big.
One can choose to produce Chickens Ducks Turkey Within this you can choose to produce broilers, layers or breeders Within very short period profit can be generated,it is then that you can decide way forward. Almost all types of poultry birds are domestic.
You will not need to obtain any major licenses. Broilers intake of feed is comparatively very low while it produces the maximum possible amount of food.Marketing is very simple. Apart from fresh poultry, you can also establish poultry processing unit.Poultry farming is a continuous source of income. It is not seasonal and can produce income for the entire year.
While chickens lay eggs from 18 weeks broilers take only 4 to 10 weeks to bring in income.
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