6 Steps To Start Layer Poultry Farming In Nigeria
In this post, I will show you the steps to start a profitable layers poultry farming in Nigeria. Here you will see the breeds of layers in Nigeria, cost of feeding layers in Nigeria as well as the profitability of poultry farming in Nigeria.
Layer poultry is an agricultural process meant for the purpose of commercial egg production. From its definition, it is the act of raising or producing eggs from layers/poultry birds for the purpose of commercial egg production.
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Eggs are rich in protein and are very healthy food products. Eggs can be included in almost all meals, as you can eat them with anything.
When trying to set up a layer poultry farm, there are rudiment necessary to be taken to achieve the set goals and objectives of the business.
In layer poultry, there might necessarily not be a big farm or more like big poultry farm, it can be started with a little space with healthy conditions for the poultry birds.
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The following steps can be taken to achieve a successful layer poultry business in Nigeria:
1. Select an area of specialty
Here you need to identify the types of layers you want to be involved in, the species of chicken in which you would prefer and would be convenient for you.
2. Write a business plan
It help to summarize all your plans into paper and help in estimating set up capital. This also would aid in decision making for things involved in the business.
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This is necessary as it will help you understand the important things involved in layer poultry. You can as well get information about how to identify the chickens, their feeding, care for them and other important things that you need to know.
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4. Get a space or an area of land
Depending on how you want it, you can either get a small space capable of accommodating the poultry birds or you can get a small area of land and create a building in which will serve as the poultry shelter.
Either way, the main purpose is to find a comfortable and suitable environment for both the animals and for your satisfaction.
5. Get equipment feeding materials and the poultry animals(layers)
There are not much equipment needed for starting a layer poultry business. First of all that is important is a cage. There are 2 different types of cages which are the battery cage and deep litter cage.
For layer poultry,battery cage would be preferable and it will help in accommodating your layer birds. Getting the layers shouldn’t be that hard as long as you have selected the choice of specialty.
You can get a supply of fresh and healthy layers and start little. Also, you can get feeding equipment/materials and also the poultry feed for the animals.
Concentrated feeds would be advised as it helps make the layers grow well and fast but you can choose otherwise depending on your earlier research about the business or according to your business plan and set up capital.
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6. Market your business
Visit local outlets, mini markets or main markets and advertise your products to them. You can decide to give your products at a cheaper rate than normal market price so as to attract more customers but ensure it does not affect your estimated profit or deter your chances of making profit.
Layer poultry business is not a difficult business to get involved in. It’s just about getting a land, cage, animals/poultry birds/layers and boom the profits start coming. Lol. Of course, it’s not that easy but it’s not a bad business at all.