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Spot the problem with this brooding house, share your expert advice. Your comments please
18/03/2026

Spot the problem with this brooding house, share your expert advice.

Your comments please

Which broiler breed grows tallest?Options:Arbor AcreRoss 308Cobb 500Marshall Give your comments below
17/03/2026

Which broiler breed grows tallest?

Options:
Arbor Acre
Ross 308
Cobb 500
Marshall

Give your comments below

YOU DON'T NEED MILLIONS TO START A POULTRY BUSINESS, FORGET THAT MINDSETBROILERS I still remember when I entered poultry...
28/01/2026

YOU DON'T NEED MILLIONS TO START A POULTRY BUSINESS, FORGET THAT MINDSET

BROILERS

I still remember when I entered poultry farming. No big setup, no packaging. I just said, “Make I try broilers first, see how e go be.” I used what I had, learned on the go, and focused on meat, not eggs. No forming.

Here’s how you fit start broilers the simple, street-wise way:

1. Use what you have or rent cheap
If you have a backyard, start there. If not, look for a small house or space in a slightly remote area where rent is cheap. Broilers no need luxury life — just fresh air, cleanliness, and warmth.

2. Start small to gain experience
If your capital is low, start with 50–100 broiler chicks. Na correct number for beginners. You’ll learn feeding, medication, and general management without risking too much money. No rush go big, even when you have millions.

3. Feed well for 5–6 weeks
Feed and manage for 5–6 weeks
Broilers grow fast. With proper feeding and care, they are ready for market in 5 to 6 weeks. That’s when you start reaping the fruits of your effort.

4. Understand the numbers
On average:

100 broilers can reach 2.5-3kg each in 6 weeks (42 days)

That’s about 250–300 kg of meat

Sell them batch by batch, reinvest, and scale up

5. Reduce feed cost if possible
If you live in an agricultural area, growing maize (corn) and soybeans can significantly reduce feeding costs. Feed is the biggest expense in broiler farming.

Think about it this way:
Instead of buying a car that loses value, start with 500 or 1,000 broilers. In just 6 weeks, you can recover your capital and make profit. Repeat the cycle, reinvest, and grow.

Broiler farming is fast, practical, and profitable when done right. You don’t need millions—you need discipline, good management, and the courage to start small.

If this write-up taught you something, drop a thank you for the one who took the time to write it.

Poultry Farming Is Not GuessworkPoultry farming should not be trial and error—if you make it trial and error, it becomes...
28/01/2026

Poultry Farming Is Not Guesswork

Poultry farming should not be trial and error—if you make it trial and error, it becomes too risky and too expensive.

Reasons Are:

High stakes: Chickens are delicate. Small mistakes can quickly lead to diseases and heavy losses.

Knowledge matters: Understanding breeds, feeding, health, and daily management makes all the difference.

Prevention is better: Diseases spread fast. Starting right saves money, stress, and time.

The smart approach is to plan well, learn proven practices, and get proper guidance. That’s how poultry farming becomes profitable and sustainable.

Use the link below to join my Free 5 Days Intensive Poultry Training Class:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpDR31ynTSOAtupJmFo4L0

26/01/2026

You Don’t Need Millions to Start a Poultry Business:
LAYERS

Starting a poultry business doesn’t require millions.

I remember when I first got into poultry. I bought just 4 mature layer hens because I loved the idea of breeding. Every time I fed them well, each hen would lay at least one egg. From that point on, I never had to worry about eggs for breakfast.

Here’s how you can start your own poultry business:

1. Find a Low-Cost Place
Look for a house to rent in a slightly remote area where rent is more affordable. You don’t need a big property—just enough space for your hens and the basic setup.

2. Start Small with 100 Chicks
If you’re on a budget, it’s better to start small. Buy 100 chicks. It’s the perfect number for a beginner. You’ll gain hands-on experience and get familiar with the process without too much financial strain.

3. Feed and Care for Your Layers for 4 Months
Once you get your layers, take care of them for about 4 months. After that, you’ll start seeing results in terms of egg production, and the profits will follow.

Numbers to keep in mind:

100 layers can give you 3 crates of eggs per day (or 90 crates per month).

If you live in an agricultural area, consider growing corn and soybeans to reduce feed costs and make the business even more affordable.

For example:

100 layers = 3 crates per day

200 layers = 6 crates per day

1,000 layers = 30 crates per day

Instead of buying a car, consider investing in 1,000 layers. That’s 30 crates per day, which can bring in about $138 per day or $4,130 per month.

Starting with layers can be a great investment, and you don’t need millions to get started—just some knowledge, a good strategy, and hard work.

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25/01/2026

Like I said, I'm spending plus or minus 500k on this batch and here is the break down:

DOC = #73,000
Feed = #400,000
Medications = #5,000 approximately
Charcoal = #,5000
Sawdust = #,5000
Papers = #1,000
Logistics = #7,000
Miscellaneous #10,0000

Oby's Farm Fresh : check the comment section for more breakdown.

14/01/2026

THE 2025 BROILER CHALLENGE: DAY 1

Before I picked up my carton of broilers, I have already prepared the brooding house. I did this by first thoroughly cleaning/ washing and disinfecting it. This was done two days before the chicks arrival.

Early on the day I picked the birds, I prepared their beddings. I used saw dust and overlaid it with old newspapers like this👇

THE 2025 BROILER CHALLENGEThe 2025 Broiler Challenge focuses on raising a full carton of day-old broiler chicks (50 bird...
14/01/2026

THE 2025 BROILER CHALLENGE

The 2025 Broiler Challenge focuses on raising a full carton of day-old broiler chicks (50 birds) to a target weight of 2.5 kg to over 3 kg within 6–7 weeks.

The challenge was scheduled to begin on November 14, 2025, and was expected to end on December 25, 2025 (42 days) for the first phase, and January 1, 2026 for the extended phase.

The primary aim of the challenge is to demonstrate that broiler chickens can be successfully raised to table-ready weights of between 2.5 kg to above 3kg—ideal for any occasion or festive celebration.

The challenge officially kicked off on November 14, 2025 and concluded on January 1, 2026.

However, day one truly lived up to the name “challenge.” When I arrived at the pickup point to collect my carton of Globus broiler chicks, I discovered that a completely different breed had been supplied.

To be clear, Agrited broilers are excellent—arguably among the best in the market. However, for the specific objectives of this challenge, I intentionally chose Globus broilers because of their unique breed characteristics.

Unfortunately, I had no option but to accept what I hadn’t ordered—Agrited instead of Globus.

If you were in my shoes 👠👟, what would you have done?

Drop your thoughts in the comments section 🥺👇.

09/01/2026

If you save N50 everyday, it will be
N50 × 7 = N350 per week
N350 × 30 = #10,500 per month.
N10,500 × 365= N3,832,500 per year.

Learn to save, no money is small🙂‍↔️
Little drop of water make a mighty ocean

Triple dollar loves you all.

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