@suekim, I am not familiar with this on the ground but i would imagine if you could approach women groups ,this could provide a healthy source for your day old chicks.They are getting all these funds to start businesses.

I would also think that if you checked outlying areas such as Kitengela, Rongai, Ruai etc, a lot of people are setting up small biashara's rasing kukus.

On another note, can someone explain how you can sell one month old Kienyeji fresh chicken for sh 300..would appreciate, thanks. I think that is what they are called but i could be wrong.

@ story teller thanx for your response.

@poish
what is ther capacity-lets say 600-1000eggs. also, whats the cost.
are they auto egg turning?
will appreciate ua communication.

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With many farmers selling off their birds and closing shop due to the high feed costs and low egg prices being offered there is going to be a shortage of eggs and chicken to eat. Then the prices will go up. IMHO a tray should be sold for at least 280.

Feed costs is the "make or break" factor in this business as discussed earlier in the thread. The current scenario where there are so many small-scale farmers doing Chicken small time only generates money for the feed manufactures, agro-vets and brokers leaving nothing for the farmers. One way out would be for small scale farmers to form a coop and get into own feed making, market their products through a pool and even have their own hatchery.

Wazuans and poultry enthusiasts in general,what is up with the skyrocketing cost of feeds,is the poultry business viable any longer,let answers be honest please......aiii

good people. today is slightly over 5 months since i put in a tidy 100k into this just to get a hang of it. Today got my first tray.. which was kinda interesting coz we had a bash. my experience. Feed is way too expensive... and the numbers dont look good.Here are the figures... now where the hell is the mullah/ $$$ meant to come from? Tha experience is still worth it.

CostxqtyxKesx Months=Total
Purchase 150x100.00x1=15,000.00
Feed 70kg 5x2,800.00 x5= 70,000.00
Vaccines 3x200.00 x1=600.00
Sawdust 2x70.00x5= 700.00
Power 1x 1,200.00x5= 6,000.00
water 1x 300.00 x5= 1,500.00
Feeders 8x450.00 x1= 3,600.00
Coop constr 1x2,500.00 x1= 2,500.00
Recorded = 99,900.00

Insights.
Two died due by drowning
one crushed by door
five ended on dinner table
The entire flock to dispose during xmas
Eggs internal intake
ready for project 2

I think we have a very wrong idea of business in this country. We do everything short term. The minute we make a few losses, we start running away looking for alternatives instead of trying to find better ways to sustain our businesses. Then immediately we walk away, the tide turns and those who we left behind make huge returns.The we run back in....ABK!

We need to know that you invest in a business even five years before you can start to reap anything from it. If you are not ready for that. keep your money in the account!

INSURANCE: Someone advice on best insurance company for Chicken. and the premium percentage.