Dear members in the house i have been jobless for the past three years after the company i worked with has closed down. I want to go into something since i am tired of jobhunt.
I just developed interest in fish farming and would want to know what it takes to go into it .
Please if there is any member here that knows about it should give me the details in terms of logistics, materials, and the financial requirements for the establishment of a medium fish farming and probably what it should look like in the next one year.
i shall be grateful for every useful information posted.

am having a research on integrated farming system, poultry cum fish farming,i can share with u and send u some reading materials,just mail me at opesh3@yahoo.com

Going into fish farming is one of the greatest decision to make. Record has also shown that Nigeria, particularly Lagos are looking for information on fish farming and the way things are going, i see the fisheries industries create more opportunities for people.
I am not doing any research work on Integrated fish farming, am already practicing. I breed catfish, raise them and sell at fingerlings or post fingerlings. For me, i have come to realize that fish farming is a very lucrative business that can provide for you, your family and others just like it does to me. You do not need hundreds of thousands to start your fish farming business. As an experienced farmer, I will advice you to go for a practical training and not just the theory.
You can call me on this number 08028358691 for a one on one practical training. You will learn the following:
How To start your fish business at your backyard just like I did.
How to Breed and raise 8000 to 10000 fries and raise to fingerlings in 6 weeks.
How to start with N30,000 just like I did.
Management of your farm.

Thanks

@ Ekome, please how much do u sell your fingerlings? African catfish fingerlings

I sell fingerlings for N8 and Post Fingerlings For N10. But it is negotiable if u are buying in bulk.

Bayo, you are really thinking like a fisherman. earthen ponds are very profitable provided you meet up with the necessary management requirements.

Ekome, thanks for your information on the fish farming, I would have loved to train with you practically just that i am quite far from your location. I am presently at uyo in akwa ibom state and cant come to lagos which i guess you are. But i would love to get the fingerlings from you.
Let me know how much each cost and the method of delivery to the location mentioned above.
You can reach me on 08023380186 or 08068285979.
Thanks
Vincent Nkan

Ok this is somewhat detailed.

Things u need.
U need a pond.{ depending on what kind of pond u want there are 2 main common 1s,recirculatory or earthend}
if it is earthend u need to get a free lot,get some1 to dig the pond to ur specification.
*pond
*lime it
*AND MAYBE GAUZE IT.
NOW DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF FISHES U START WITH IF FINGERLINGS U DO NEED NET FOR THEM TO PREVENT BIRDS FRM EATING THEM ALL.
NOW U NEED THE FISHES THEMSELVES.IT DEPENDS HOW MANY U WANT TO START WITH.ALL HV IN MIND THE COST OF FEEDING THEM B4 BUYING THEM.

FEEDING THEM.
THEY ARE DIFFERENT MEALS FOR THEM AND ALSO DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH MONEY U HV.
BUT VISIT LOCAL POULTRY FARMS THEY CAN HELP WITH THE MAKING OF FORMULARS FOR THEM,BUT MAKE SURE YEAST IS PART OF THE INGREDIENTS THEY USE.

any questions pls ask.
I hope this helps.

Plz I want 2 go into poultry farming & egg production am starting wit 600 hens and I need comprehensive information on housing, breed of chicks and if possible the overall cost 2 run it in Nigeria I already hav a plot I want 2 start with thanks.

Plz I need u 2 assist me with information on poultry business, especialy egg production. How much wil it cost me if am 2 start with 800 birds? How much is a battery cage in Nigeria? Thanks

Hi Landers,
[b]I appreciate your responses, they help a lot. But just want to know from those who are into it already, since i cannot afford to build concrete tanks to start the biz of fish farming, what kind of rubber tank can i use and how do i change the water and the feed.
If i want to start with about a thousand fingerlings, how many of such plastic containers do i want?
I will appreciate all possitive responses as i am willing to start soon no matter how small and grow big.
Thanks

Can i start fish farming with 10,000? There is a plot of land (swamping area) if i dig it, water will come out apart frm dt we have a borehole too. Can i risk 10,000 naira?

SenatorBensu:

Can i start fish farming with 10,000? There is a plot of land (swamping area) if i dig it, water will come out apart frm dt we have a borehole too. Can i risk 10,000 naira?

rofl
all these send me emails front and back,na wao.Na only arramyjay try do justice to this thread.
The poster asked for logistics,materials and financial requirements NOT email addresses and phone number

Nkan, if you intend to raise those thousand fingerlings to table size, you can buy a PVC tank (GP tank) in place of concrete tanks. But the sincere truth

is that if you really want your fish to grow fast, you need a concrete tank or an earthen pond because space is one of the major factor that speed up

the the growth rate of fish. And if you just cant afford to construct a concrete tank, then while stocking, ensure you do not overstock.

SenatorBensu, dont risk N10,000 not even with an earthen pond. Note that you will buy the fish feed, buy the fish, pay those who will help you out with the construction or preparation of the pond. Just relax and try to gather some money, may be N100,000.

Dear members,

I just joined the forum some few minutes ago,I am a banker and I want to resign my appointment at the end of the year to start a poultry farm,how much do I need to start the business. I reside in the Northern part of the country getting a land for farming is no problem here.Please I need all the advice I can get.Thank you I hope to hear from you all soon.

hello, I currently run a fish farm with a friend. We have 2 reservoirs (ponds) which we use for the farming. The thing is, it is very lucrative but highly risky. You can loose all your money and investment if you dont know anything about it. You need to know what it takes you to feed them. Like ours, started with 780 fingerlings, some died and we are now left with somtin around 735 fingerlings. (the 80 was free from the place we bought it so we still have the 700 we paid for)

There must be good water supply wherever your farm is. For feeding the above 735 very well, we feed them 4ce in a day because we are targeting to sell them when they are four months old with us. (Dey were 1.5 months old when we bought them).

We spent roughly 120,000 in feeding them and we are going to sell 1 each at the rate of 350 = 245,000 (if we sell 700)

245, 000 - 120, 000 = 125, 000.

I guess its somehow ok afterall we started with only 700. If we had bought 1000 fingerlings in the beginning, the cost of production will not be more than 145,000 which might have earned us around 20,000 +.

If not for purchase of diesel, the money would have been less, so if u have water supply then the cost of production will be reduced.

They eat 2mm when they are still in fingerlings for about 1.5 months. After that, 3mm - 4mm - 6mm and u start giving them local feeds which will give them weight before you sell them.

Contact me for more infos if u still have any ques. suxesboy@yahoo.com or 08026569391

God bless you

im also intrested in fish and poultry farming. i dont have any knowledge of it AT ALL. where do i start from? where can i also get a cheap land in lagos, ikorodu or sango ota ( maybe half a plot or a plot to tart with) and how much should i be looking at

I have a manual that covered all those important areas you needed, but it is a comprehensive one i would not wish to give out free. Tell me you will pay something.thanks.

Hello Islanders, I really appreciate all informations posted on this thread regarding business ideas solutions. I am a Civil Servant and want to go into Poultry business, please any information of what it takes in terms of Cost and Managent, though am intending starting with 500 birds.
I am staying in Ikorodu so land is not a barrier at all. If you are interested in getting a land for Lease or outright purchase for such business (Poultry or Fish Farming) pls contact me on 07035088651.

Plz what kind of caging system maximizes space & minimize overcrowding of birds. I will realy appreciate ur comments. Thank u.

My Nairalanders, Pls, Vote for Dclique as assistant moderator in Education section, thanx

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3. 4 cages or boxes on each row

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6. feeding and Auto drinking system , the electric automatic machine - manure removal system

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Nkan & any other NL member,

I'm a fish farmer and i'm willing to share my knowledge of fish farming with as many as possible FREE of charge. It is my little way of encouraging our teaming school leavers to venture out on there own.
The basic things you need are:
(1) The major things u need is a space (land) (size not an issue)
(2) Water

I will teach you how to hatch your fingerlings for grow-out or sale, make your own feed for use or sale, water treatment and management and alot more.

My contacts: dosana8@yahoo.co.uk or 08033911084 (Pls don't flash)

Fingerlings, ready for supply. call 08028358691

Hi, I really appreciate what EKOME has done here concerning the practical aspect, but left out his location (whether Lagos, Abuja. . .). I'm equally interested. I presently run a poultry farm myself. You could also try out a Legal Part-time business that could also provide some substantial income for you. You can visit: www.cashrain4us..com to access the free information on how to go about it.

Best of Luck.

Pauloch.

Sorry I left out my location, am in Lagos, precisely Ipaja. I can always be reached on 08028358691 if you want to be trained on HOW TO HATCH YOURSELF.

Hello All,

We are a commercial aquaculture farm which started operation in 2007 located at Agura, Ikorodu, Lagos.
We specialise in qualitative mass production of Clarias frys, fingerlings, juveniles and table size fish up to 2kg and above.

We employ proven hatchery techniques (from extensive training) gathered from Royal Fish Benin
Current brood stocks for production all originates from Royal fish Benin.


We currently have for sale now several thousand fingerlings (about 20,000), and in 7 weeks several thousands juveniles.
There are a further several thousand fries that would be maturing to fingerlings and juveniles in 8 weeks and 12 weeks respectively.
We do batch production to have a continual supply of fingerlings and juveniles.

Prices are competitive dependent on quantity required.

Please contact farm manager for orders
Akin Odukogbe
+234 802 709 1499
+234 706 663 4798

chicagofarms@hotmail.co.uk

akinodukogbe@hotmail.co.uk



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