How to start a poultry farm? Do you worry about it when you plan to start a breeding farm business? Whether it is meat production, egg production or combination of both, you have to know the principles of operating a profitable poultry farming business. If not, unexpected difficulties will lead to project failure. This article will help you analyze the pros and cons. Let you advance the project faster and smoother.
1.What kind of chicken should I raise?
Layer and broiler chicken have their own advantages and disadvantages. Whether it can make money depends on the type of chicken, breeding methods and market conditions. We recommend that farmers investigate the local market before farming.
1.1 Which is better broilers or layers farm?
The breeding cycle of laying hens is 700 days. Laying hens start to lay eggs in 120 days, with long-term benefits and strong disease resistance.
The broiler feeding cycle is 30-45 days, which can quick benefit. Due to the fast growth, disease resistance is relatively weak.
We can calculate input and output based on the local prices of eggs and chicken.
1.2 What are the methods of poultry farming?
Automatic battery chicken cage system:
The chicken house uses automatic battery chicken cage system.The whole process can be full automated from the feeding, drinking, manure cleaning, egg collecting, bird-harvesting , environment control, etc. It is the most efficient way of breeding. There are 3-12 tiers to save more land. Reasonable feeding density to ensure the comfort of chickens and reduce consumption.
Fully automatic feeding system improve the feed-to-egg ratio and feed-to-meat ratio (2:1KG and 1.4:1KG). You can reduce feed waste and breeding costs. The chicken house does not touch the manure at constant temperature and humidity. Safe and comfortable feeding environment will improve the efficiency of chicken house.
However, fully automatic raising equipment requires local power to be stable.If the power is unstable, you can use semi-automatic raising equipment and add generators to achieve an automated experience.
Automatic chicken floor System:
Compared with automatic broiler chicken cage,floor system need lower initial investment. It can realize automatic feeding, drinking and manure cleaning. However, it don’t have automatic bird-harvesting which save a lot of manpower. Floor system requires larger land. The breeding efficiency is lower than battery chicken cage. The feed-to-meat ratio can reach 16:1KG. Battery chicken cage is 1.4:1KG.
Free range:
The initial investment is low and the activity area is large. Chicken meat and eggs is of better quality and higher price. However, the farming efficiency is low. and it is necessary to know the local market's demand for high-quality chicken and eggs in advance.
2.How to sell eggs, chickens & other products quickly?
Intermediate buyer
This is the largest sales channel. The selling price is also the cheapest, because the intermediate buyers still have to earn the difference. Although small at the beginning, the profits will be richer if the sales are more.
poultry stall owner in farmer's market
This is a well-selling channel. You will sign a contract with the stall, and then daily delivery in accordance with the type and quantity of the order. Sales are relatively guaranteed.
Supermarkets’ fresh food department and restaurants
They can be allowed to visit the chicken farm, which can better promote cooperation. Once the partnership is established, the market will be very stable.
Online sales
Social media is very powerful. It can break the limits of time and space. We can publish relevant information through the Internet, so as to attract customers to consume.
Farmers should use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. These sites are great platforms for promoting products.
Own shop
Many chicken farms have their own stores and establish their own brands. After the brand's popularity is established, there will be many customers.
We can calculate input and output based on the local prices of eggs and chicken.
1.2 What are the methods of poultry farming?
Automatic battery chicken cage system:
The chicken house uses automatic battery chicken cage system.The whole process can be full automated from the feeding, drinking, manure cleaning, egg collecting, bird-harvesting , environment control, etc. It is the most efficient way of breeding. There are 3-12 tiers to save more land. Reasonable feeding density to ensure the comfort of chickens and reduce consumption.
Fully automatic feeding system improve the feed-to-egg ratio and feed-to-meat ratio (2:1KG and 1.4:1KG). You can reduce feed waste and breeding costs. The chicken house does not touch the manure at constant temperature and humidity. Safe and comfortable feeding environment will improve the efficiency of chicken house.
However, fully automatic raising equipment requires local power to be stable.If the power is unstable, you can use semi-automatic raising equipment and add generators to achieve an automated experience.
Automatic chicken floor System:
Compared with automatic broiler chicken cage,floor system need lower initial investment. It can realize automatic feeding, drinking and manure cleaning. However, it don’t have automatic bird-harvesting which save a lot of manpower. Floor system requires larger land. The breeding efficiency is lower than battery chicken cage. The feed-to-meat ratio can reach 16:1KG. Battery chicken cage is 1.4:1KG.
Free range:
The initial investment is low and the activity area is large. Chicken meat and eggs is of better quality and higher price. However, the farming efficiency is low. and it is necessary to know the local market's demand for high-quality chicken and eggs in advance.
3.Determine the investment amount
If you have enough funds, you can prepare immediately. If not, you can seek help from the local government agricultural department or organization.
You can pay attention to the announcement of the agricultural department, and start to apply. Loans for poultry farms can help farmers run their businesses more efficiently.
The best way to get government grants for your poultry farm is to go as a group. You can join a group of poultry farmers or form one in your area; that way, it would be easier to get the attention of the government. However, you can still get government grants for your poultry farming business as an individual if you take the right steps. Some of the recommended steps to take include:
9 steps to get government grant for your poultry farm
☆ Check the government subsidy plan
The government sometimes introduces different plans. You can search for announcements from the local Ministry of Agriculture. You can also search for funding programs from other government agencies on the Internet.
☆ Other research institutions and non-governmental organizations
Another way to find government subsidies is through research institutions or other institutions that cooperate with the government. These companies usually help farmers. you may be eligible for a grant under one of these programs.
☆ Determine the needs of your farm
It must be shown to the government that you really need the money. If it is given to you, it will be used well.
☆ Write a proposal
This is the most important step you must take. If you can make a great proposal, your chances of getting funding will increase by about 50%.
☆ Set realistic goals
Don't set unrealistic goals. If your project seems unrealistic, your proposal may not be approved.
☆ Calculate the budget
You must account for all costs appropriately. Don't ignore any expenses.For example, the transportation cost of purchased materials must be included. This will convince anyone who is reviewing your application. You know exactly what you want and can properly manage any funds provided to you.
☆ Conduct market research
This is very important because you must understand the current prices of tools and equipment. Don't just assume the price of things, as it may cause your application to be rejected. You must know the current market prices of the items needed for your business.
☆ Submit application
When you are sure that you have written a good proposal,You can find an expert to review and make suggestions for you. Don't just submit your funding application and go home to sleep. You should ensure that you are fully prepared for this. Read through the proposal to make sure you know enough details.it can convince the government that you have the ability to use funds effectively
☆ Use your money well
If you are lucky enough to get a subsidy, don't use the money to buy a car or go on vacation. Make sure you make the most of it so that your chances of receiving grants in the future increase.
4.How will you choose appropriate site for a poultry project?
4.1The site should be in a tall, dry, and well-drained place.
If you are in a plain area, you should choose a high place with a slight slope to the south or southeast. If you are in a mountainous and hilly area, you should choose the south slope, with the inclination below 20 degrees. Such a place is convenient for drainage and sunlight. It is warm in winter and cool in summer.Finally, it’s best to have a fishpond in the venue in favor of sewage, waste utilization and comprehensive management.
4.2The location should be more than 3 kilometers from the village
When raising chickens, the location should be far away from villages and towns. This can avoid cross-infection and reduce the spread of disease.
4.3 The location should be convenient for transportation
Although the site should be far away from densely populated areas, the transportation should be convenient. Otherwise, the transportation of raw materials will be difficult. You need to be careful that don’t build the farm next to the road.It is not conducive to disease prevention. The location have transportation roads, but far away from the main traffic roads.
4.4 Site selection must ensure water source and quality
The site selection should ensure that the nearby water source is sufficient and the water quality is good. It is best to meet the drinking water standards. If the water quality is not good, you need to install water purification equipment to treat the water quality. This cost investment is very large. Finding good quality water in the early stage will save time and effort.
4.5 The layout of the chicken house should be reasonable and well ventilated
Good planning can not only avoid risks and make the breeding process safer, but also save manpower and resources, reduce disease and increase revenue. Good planning includes layout of the site, the construction and construction of chicken houses.
Some farmers imitate old farmers' chicken houses to build a new house. They do not understand the layout and construction techniques of the chicken house.The chicken house does not conform to the growth habit of the chicken, which brings a lot of inconvenience to the breeding process and increases the difficulty of management.
Unreasonable ventilation design is the most common problem, which causes the temperature of the chicken house to be unstable. Too high or too low temperature will cause a stress response or directly lose the chicken.
The location and design of the chicken house contain a lot of professional knowledge. It is recommended to find a professional engineer or equipment supplier to design. A reliable supplier must have a professional design team. We also can inspect the professionalism of the supplier by communicating in advance and prevent the inappropriate size of equipment and chicken houses.
5.Production and installation
If you are ready, congratulations, you will start your own breeding business. But you must pay attention to the progress of the project. Many farmers are delayed by the delivery and installation of the project, which affects project income. It would be too bad if you are a loan.
Generally,automatic equipment is with 15-30 days’ production, 15-90 days’ transportation and 30-60 days’ installation. If the project goes well, the chicks will come into the house as soon as 60 days.You can plan the project start time according to the size of the project. It is recommended to add 30 days to avoid that other objective factors case time delay.
Of course, the premise is that you have to find a reliable supplier. You can inspect the supplier from these 6 questions.
① The workshop is larger than 10,000 square meters, and the brand is well-known. Well-known brands are more trustworthy.
② They are more than 30 years of production experience. Constantly updating and upgrading products is necessary. Ensure product quality and design.
③ Rich breeding experience and project experience in multiple countries are required. It can provide us with professional advice suitable for the local climate.
④ They are able to provide on-site installation and commissioning. Ensure that our equipment can be used normally.
⑤ They can provide equipment use training. Let us be able to use equipment proficiently and ensure breeding income.
⑥ You can also ask chicken farm management guidelines. If do not have enough experience in automatic equipment breeding, we must have a detailed management guide. Let’s make more money from successful raising experience.
Poultry farm management usually refers to the husbandry practices or production techniques that help to maximize the efficiency of production. Sound management practices are very essential to optimize production. Scientific poultry farm management aims at maximizing returns with minimum investment.
Some critical focus areas are as follows:
① Chicken house and equipment
② Environmental control system
③ Chicken feed formula
④ Breeding of baby chick
⑤ Breeding of adult bird
⑥ Feeding and management of laying hen
⑦ Feeding management of broiler
⑧ Hygienic and epidemic prevention
⑨ Observe the chicken house at any time
Choose the type you want to raise, find a suitable location for your farm, and start your own business right away! Have a good business.
Post time: Dec-10-2021
