How To Start Poultry Farming

Decide what to raise

• Layers produce eggs over 18–20 months and need patient capital.
• Broilers reach market in 6–8 weeks but margins depend on feed price.
• Cockerels and noilers suit rural markets and longer cycles.

Fix your capital

• 100 layers from day-old needs about ₦450k–₦600k including feed to point of lay.
• 500 broilers needs about ₦950k–₦1.2m for a full 8-week cycle.

Choose a clean location

• Away from other poultry farms to reduce disease pressure.
• Access to clean water and good ventilation are non-negotiable.

Build before birds arrive

• House, feeders, drinkers, brooder, and a quarantine area must be ready.

Find a vet before you need one

• Ask farmers in your area which vet actually shows up.