Sunrise Poultry Farm-Zimbabwe

25/03/2026

MEET MIKE BOSCH, A FARMER WITH A CLEVER VILLAGE CHICKEN CONCEPT
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Mike Bosch runs one of the largest village chicken breeding project in Africa. His farm, Boschveld Farm, is located just outside Bela Bela, a small town in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.

Bosch, one of the best poultry farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, hatched an idea that provides his village chicken breeders with an easy but highly nutritious meal while simultaneously ridding his cattle of tick borne diseases. His chickens feed off his cattle’s ticks. Not only does this provide the chickens with a high protein content meal, it keeps ticks off his livestock.

During the day, when the cattle and sheep go to the water point, he releases the chickens which feed on the ticks. The blood meal from his 1,500 cattle has a high protein content.

Bosch of course supplements his chickens with the usual chicken feeds. He says that this concept has not only helped him reduce of chicken feed quantities, it has also helped him reduce the number of times he dips his cattle, from 26 times to only 12 times a year.

He has a flourishing stock of chickens in the current cycle. Most of his income comes from selling between 150,000 and 200,000 chickens to NGOs and government projects per month, as well as selling fertilsed eggs and chicks. Bosch has sold 12 million chicks into Africa so far. His incubators can hold 30,000 eggs per cycle and he hatches 10,000 chicks per week

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25/03/2026

This is the man who inspired me to take and understand indigenous poultry as a serious business .

Why a Kenyan TV reporter turned to farming chickens.

The Kenyan entrepreneur says that while he was good at his job, his true passion lay in farming, but he did not have the courage to quit his job.

Caleb Karuga, founder of Wendy Farms
“I would pray with my wife every morning: ‘God, today I want to be fired.’”

If he quit his job Karuga would have had to forfeit KSh. 1.3m (US$14,800) in benefits, so he held on until last year when his employer retrenched him alongside dozens of his colleagues. Looking back, Karuga says this was a blessing in disguise.

The founder and managing director of Wendy Farms tells How we made it in Africa that as a child he hated farming. Like most kids in his rural village, he was used as free labour in the family’s agricultural ventures.

“I grew up being forced to go to the coffee plantation. I hated having to water the cabbages after school. I would see my uncles playing tricks on their father and faking illnesses so they wouldn’t work at the farm. As a young boy I viewed farming as a form of punishment. I don’t blame any young person who hates farming because I did too.”

It was while on assignment nearly four years ago that Karuga interviewed a professional mole catcher and felt motivated to go into agribusiness. Farmers would hire the mole catcher to trap moles, which destroy crops, at a fee. Karuga notes that by his calculation the mole catcher probably took home at least KSh. 90,000 ($1,000) per month, some thousands more than he was making as a TV reporter.

Karuga leased a one acre piece of land in central Kenya and started Wendy Farms. Today he runs three farms where he keeps thousands of indigenous chicken, quails, guinea fowls and dairy goats and grows butternut, strawberry, sweet potatoes and sunflowers.

Every Saturday, groups of 30-40 people visit Wendy Farms for training on poultry farming. Karuga charges KSh. 1,000 ($11)

06/11/2025

🐣 *POULTRY FARMING FOR BEGINNERS*

Start Small. Grow. Sustain. Flourish .

Poultry farming is more than just rearing chickens — it’s a transformational agribusiness opportunity that can lift families, communities, and economies. With the right knowledge, local resources, and focused goals, you can turn a few birds into a profitable, sustainable enterprise.

💡 STEP 1: Start with Purpose

Before buying your first chick, ask yourself:

What is my goal? Income? Nutrition? Expansion?

What local resources do I already have?

Am I ready to grow strategically?

🐓 STEP 2: Choose Your Poultry Business Model

✅ Fertilised Eggs – Sell to hatcheries or small farmers with incubators.
✅ Day-Old Chicks – Start a hatchery or sell to local farmers.
✅ Layers (Eggs) – High demand in local and urban markets.
✅ Broilers (Meat) – Fast turnover; good for short-term cash flow.
✅ Mixed Poultry – Local breeds for both meat and eggs; low-cost and resilient.
✅ Free Range – Sustainable, low input, and marketable as organic.
✅ Breeding Stock – Supply chicks to other farmers and breeders.

🏠 STEP 3: Build Smart, Affordable Housing

Use what you have — bamboo, timber, zinc.
✅ Ventilated, dry, predator-proof
✅ Easy to clean
✅ Spacious enough for the number of birds

🌾 STEP 4: Feed Wisely – Go Local

Don’t wait for imported feed — make your own from locally available crops.

Maize, sorghum, groundnut cake, Sunflowers,Soyabeans,fishmeal, greens,maggots.

Age-specific: Starter, Grower, Finisher, or Layer feed
💧 Clean water = Healthy birds.

💉 STEP 5: Vaccination & Health

Be proactive, not reactive.

Follow a proper vaccination calendar

Keep your coop clean and dry

Isolate sick birds early

📊 STEP 6: Keep Records – Run It Like a Business

Track:

Feed consumption

Growth and egg production

Income, expenses, and mortality

Data = Power. Know what’s working and what needs fixing.

📈 STEP 7: Market Strategically

Don’t wait for buyers — go find them.

Local shops and households

Schools and restaurants

Hotels and frozen food suppliers

Local markets and community groups

Build your brand around:

Quality

Consistency

Trust

✨ BONUS TIP: Connect, Learn, Scale

Join local farmer groups. Attend training. Learn from those ahead of you.
Start with 50–100 birds. Grow with experience. Scale with strategy.

🔁 FINAL WORD:

In a continent full of potential and land, we must shift from survival to sustainability.
Let’s stop importing what we can produce. Feed ourselves. Build local value chains. Maximize profits.

You are not just raising chickens — you are raising a business.
With vision, strategy, and community, you will flourish.

06/11/2025

*Did you know?*

⏯️ 100 roadrunners can lay 80 eggs per day that is 2400 eggs per month

⏯️ You get 2000 chicks without fail
⏯️ You need 15kg of feed per day to feed 100 hens and 20 c***s rate of 125g/bird per day that's 9x50kg per month

⏯️ At current cost of $32x9 bags that's $288

⏯️ Hatching cost is 80 crates X $6 that's $480

*Total cost $768 per month*

✅Therefore 2000 chicks x$1 each that's $2000 USD

*Profit*
⏯️$2000usd sales - $768 USD cost that's *$1232 USD profit*

If you are doing pure breeds
2000 chicks x$5 that's $10 000

Therefore $10000 USD sales - $768 that's *$9232 USD profit per month*

🤔KovanemaAyami Cemani 😂

😋This means a fertilized roadrunner egg Is worthy $0.50 to $2500

*Questions?*

*🤔How many of us here earn either $1232 USD or $9232 USD per month at work ?*
*🤔Why are we so reluctant to start roadrunners?*

06/11/2025

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We sell Black Australorps,koekoek,Kroilers,mixed chicken breeds and guinea fowls
We do deliveries.

04/03/2025

Black Australorp chicks available every Tuesday @ 90 cents each

Call Emmy @
0718786568
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01/11/2024

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01/11/2024

We have large eggs @4.00 per crate. standard eggs @$3.70 per crate, medium eggs @$3.50 per crate and small eggs @2.50 per crate.

Contact details
0773783110
0718786568

07/10/2024

*To help your Black Australorp chickens start laying eggs, consider the following tips*:

*Proper Nutrition*:

Ensure they are on the right feed. Start with a non-medicated starter/grower feed until they begin laying, then switch to a layer feed which has the necessary calcium and protein for egg production.

*Adequate Daylight*:

Chickens need sufficient daylight to lay eggs. Aim for about 14-16 hours of light per day. If natural daylight is insufficient, consider using artificial lighting.

*Comfortable Environment*:

Make sure their living conditions are stress-free. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable coop with enough space for them to move around.

*Health Check*:

Regularly check for parasites and ensure they are healthy. Illness or parasites can delay the start of egg laying.

*Patience*:

Black Australorps typically start laying eggs around 5-7 months of age. Some may take a bit longer, so patience is key.
By following these steps, you can create an optimal environment for your Black Australorps to start laying eggs. 🐔🥚

12/07/2024

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*what are the advantages of crushed maize in Chickens*

Crushed maize, also known as cracked corn, can be beneficial for chickens in several ways:

*Energy Boost*:

Maize is an energy-dense grain, providing quick and sustained energy for daily activities and egg production. It’s like a chicken power snack!

*Protein Source*:

While not extremely high in protein, maize still contributes to feather growth, muscle maintenance, and overall health.

*Gizzard Health*:

Feeding cracked maize can increase gizzard size and improve gut microflora. A healthy gizzard aids digestion.
Remember, moderation is key! Combine maize with a balanced diet to keep your feathered friends clucking happily. 🌽🐔