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100 Layer Setup Guide

A realistic build for 100 layers — housing, capital, feed, and the timeline to first egg.

SabiSense Editorial6/5/2026Poultry

Capital outline (₦)

  • Day-old pullets ×100: 80,000–110,000
  • Feed to point of lay (~18 weeks): 250,000–320,000
  • Vaccines and medication: 25,000–40,000
  • Housing & equipment (deep litter, basic): 80,000–150,000
  • Contingency: 50,000

Housing

  • Minimum 2 sq ft per bird in deep litter.
  • 1 drinker per 25 birds, 1 feeder per 20 birds.

Timeline

  • First egg around week 18–20.
  • Peak production from week 26.

Plan your market before birds reach POL

  • Crate buyers, neighbourhood retail, or contract supply — decide early.