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Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 5:56pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
Thanks to NAIRALAND for wiping off my threads on this TOPIC. Will see what I can repost from lost data about this thread. --------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________ """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any further enquiries on starting up a LIVESTOCK FARMING BIZ MANAGEMENT e.t.c, am here to assist. You can also reach me as usual on WHATSAPP 08064517195......... 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 8:30pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
i kp and understand the northern goats well n cross breed wit d western goat. they give birth to very good kids, tall like d northern goats n fat like d western goats.. i understand their diet well n know how to gradually change their diet to d western goats diet. diet is d major problem wit northern goats n not just weather. of u need d clues, contact me. av bn doing dis for about 8yrs now and am gd @ breeding goat. i know d necessary medication for gd productivity. if u need me den let me know and i ll give u my contact. i was trained by my dad a veterinary expert and still training 1 Like 4 Shares |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 8:45am On Jul 03, 2014 |
If you are interested in livestock farming on a medium scale level, first thing first, acquire a land ( 1 hectare ) Erect a room or two room apartment to accommodate workers and fence at least four Plots with wire fence ten meters to the apartment. The fenced plots is to keep animals in a small shelter after grazing and in case you wish to feed them with concentrates and give them medications when needed. Another important facility is water supply. All these are to be considered first before anyone ventures into this biz. For more info ......... Pls follow and comment |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 10:55am On Jul 11, 2014 |
TURKEY FARMING BIZ --------------------------------------------------- Commercial turkey farming is a profitable business idea. Turkey grows faster like broiler chickens and become suitable for slaughter purpose within a very short time ( 20 - 24 weeks ). Turkey farming for meat production is very popular than egg production from turkey. -------------------------------------------------- some basics steps for starting commercial turkey farming business. 1. Breed of turkey to b raised........... Broad breasted turkey is advisable for commercial turkey production. They consume less feed and convert this feed to meat within a very short time. 2. Housing and Fencing..................... Good housing with all types of essential facilities available is very necessary for commercial turkey production. In this regard, you have to make a permanent house like, chicken house and ensure availability of all necessary facilities. For fencing, make the fence as high as possible. Turkeys are large in size and become very strong. So, the fencing must have to be strong enough to protect the birds. However, while making housing and fencing for turkeys, keep in mind the followings. * You must have to make proper protection from all types of predators and harmful animals like snakes, soldier ants e.t.c. * Ensure availability of sufficient space inside the pen house. * Using wooden litter is very effective for turkey farming. * Make sure there's sufficient flow of fresh air and light inside the pen house. * Make proper ventilation system. * Make the house suitable enough for thorough. and regular cleaning. * In case of fencing, make it as high as possible. The fencing must have to be at least four feet above the ground. The turkeys are far very strong and bigger than other poultry birds. So, make the fencing with strong materials. 3. Feeding & Watering....................... Good and nutritious feed keeps the bird healthy and productive. So, it would be better to learn how to feed the turkey birds and this will help you to prevent problems in turkey farming and reducing feeding costs. Turkey needs more protein in their food for first few weeks than other domestic birds. The protein in poultry feed should be at least 28 percent. You can go with chick starter which contain about 28 percent of protein. Feed the turkey, chick starter for first six weeks and after that period you can feed them grower feed. Grower feed should contain 20 percent protein. The amount of protein in turkey feed is higher than chickens or other poultry birds feed. Along with providing nutritious food, always serve them sufficient amount of fresh and clean water. Generally, 2 gallons of fresh water mixed with multivitamins is necessary for one dozen of turkeys. 4. Care & Management........................ Always try to keep your birds in healthy environment and learn more about turkey farming and how to prevent health problems. Never feed your birds contaminated or outdated food. Always provide them clean and fresh water. Keep sufficient space inside the house. And lastly, take good care of your birds. 5. Marketing................................ In commercial turkey farming, the birds become suitable for marketing within 20 to 24 weeks. Sell all the birds when they reach the slaughtering age. Turkey farming business is really very lucrative and enjoyable. If you are thinking about setting up commercial turkey farming business, then try to learn more about them or reach me through WHATSAPP. ________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------- 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by Belexy(m): 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I will soon contact u on whatsapp to learn more about poultry. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 6:36pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Belexy: I will soon contact u on whatsapp to learn more about poultry.----------------------------------------------------- Awaiting, am Always here...... |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:39am On Jul 14, 2014 |
ORGANIC TURKEY FARMING BIZ FOR SMALL SCALE INVESTORS or BACKYARD FARMERS. ----------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________ ................................................................ Starting up organic turkey farming biz. Coming up soon. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:22am On Jul 18, 2014 |
Organic turkey farming is a system of raising turkey birds in a pen house( deep litter system ) and allowing them to graze on a secured ranch where other domestic animals like goats, cattles do graze as well. Its not compulsory to keep other animals on the ranch but its good to have a few goats or sheep on it in order to make a good pasture. The turkey birds will be raised indoor ( PEN HOUSE ) to at least 10 weeks before allowing to graze only in d day time. Its advisable to grow varieties of vegetables on the ranch as the birds grow. The cost of feeding reduces by the time turkey starts grazing as they consume less of feed and more of pasture and any consumable insects on the ranch. Organic turkey farming can be done in a smaller, small, medium and large scale enterprise but the major aim is to allow birds to move freely in a secured garden or ranch where they can feed on desired plants after eating their normal feed in the early hours of the day. This system helps the birds reduce their rate of acquiring fat in the body and produces a better taste when ready for human consumtion. A farmer can save up to 40% on feeding expenses before marketing. Give it a try, start small and expand if you really see prospect in it. Reach me for more tips in starting up organic turkey farming business. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by Belexy(m): 12:26pm On Jul 18, 2014 |
Nice |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by rareman(m): 2:01pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
GGfadar: If you are interested in livestock farming on a medium scale level, first thing first, Thanks for this, am really interested in goat and cattle farming, but the challenge now is I have only 1 plot and nothing has been on that land, sourcing for cash to even elect a building like you advised now I want to ask what can I do with 1 plot. Thank you |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by boluwajokosegun: 2:45pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
GGFadar, how are u & long time no see, please whatapp me on 08182355047 |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 3:48pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
boluwajokosegun:------------------------------------------------ Ok sir, I av u back on whatsapp now. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 2:35pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
rareman: a plot is small to raise cattles and if u try it u ll spend a lot on feeding which is not wise enough. i suggest u go for goat and sheep. a plot is okay to start up and later introduce turkey. get northern male goats from sokoto and raise them with west afrrican dwarf, make a wooden house for the goats. if u want to start up, pls lets discuss it thru whatsapp .......... 08187212102 2 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by boluwajokosegun: 3:08pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
You can buy an acre in Ikire for cattle, goat and ram farm Contact Gbenga on 08136650972 or whatApp:08182355047 |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:51pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
Coming up next on this thread....................... GOAT AND RAM FATTENING '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Best ration for your flocks rapid growth just in few months and also fat control in cases of dairy production and breeding. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by investnow2013: 9:34am On Jul 27, 2014 |
GGfadar: |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by jfkenny(m): 10:46am On Jul 27, 2014 |
thanks for the information.. will contact u.. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 3:46pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
GGfadar: Coming up next on this thread....................... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ====================================================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it is very important to bear in mind that you are keeping GOATS AND RAM to earn money and for the same reason, its better to sell them out as soon as possible so as to get maximum profit out of it in a shorter period of time. In this system, it is better to feed animals which are having the highest possible FEED CONVERSION RATIO { FCR }which is the ratio of feed mass given to animals to attain a desired body weight. The farmer needs to observe animals with tendency of rapid growth, big bones to be seleted for fattening. Also observe animals with high genetic grade with high growth rates as this will be economical under fattening system. It is also advisable to start fattening when animals grow up to at least 8 weeks old because this is the stage at which hormones are at its peak for rapid growth and not when animals are 4 months old or more. The concentrate ratio stated below is a starter ration to be given at 20% digestive crude protein { DCP } and 70% total digestible nutrients { TDN } WHEAT BRAN ======== 40 % CRUSHED MAIZE ======== 30 % SOYA MEAL ======== 15 % PKC ======== 15 % Offer the animals enough pasture to compliment the feed and regular clean water. Add 25g/kg vitamin mix to feed or water to keep rumen healthy and functional thus improves efficiency in feed. Feed animals weighing about 10kg -- 15kg 200g/day/kid or lamb Feed animals weighing about 15kg -- 20kg 300g/day/kid or lamb Allow animals to graze only in the sunny hours of the day. Consult a certified veterinarian to prescribe the best antibiotics for your flock. more info soon on ration to boost fattening............................................ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 6:20pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
SUPER FATTENING BOOSTER FEED FOR GOATS AND RAMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I discovered a feed formular some years back which i use to boost fattening in my animals and its been giving good return in profit. This feed mixture is mainly to fatten grown up animals that were not well fed from birth or animals that lack necessary nutrients and vitamins in their feed while growing. The FCR { feed conversion ratio } is very high and boosts the feed mass input to an impressive body mass output in short period of time. ********************************************** FEED INGREDIENTS :........................................................... * WHEAT BRAN ========= 100KG { 2 BAGS } * CRUSHED MAIZE ========= 75KG * SOYA BEAN MEAL ========= 40KG * BREWERY WASTE ========= 50KG * PKC ========= 50KG * CRUSHED CASSAVA PEELS { DRY } ========= 200KG BAG { 4 BAGS } * VITAMIN MIX ========= 25KG * SALT LICK * REGULAR SUPPLY OF CLEAN WATER The vitamin mix is to keep RUMEN healthy and functional which improves efficiency of feed intake. In order to complement the feed, do allow animals to graze at will only during the sunny hours of the day and never allow them when the weather is cold or during or immediately after rainfall. Grazing will allow you control feed ration to reduce cost of purchasing feed mix. NOTE : IT IS A MUST TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR ANIMALS ANY QUESTION ? I'M ALWAYS HERE....................................................................................................................... 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by lagbaja(m): 7:41am On Jul 30, 2014 |
@GGfadar, what is a rough estimate of price per kg of live goats and sheeps. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 8:42am On Jul 30, 2014 |
lagbaja: @GGfadar, what is a rough estimate of price per kg of live goats and sheeps. In Nigeria, goats are not commonly sold in kilograms except for some private registered outlet like ZARTECH and few others or some government meat shops like one at BODIJA MARKET, IBADAN. If you are talking about the ones to breed then i can give you the price range but in kilograms, i doubt if i can get you kilo price. let me know the exact kind of goat or sheep you want. To breed, consume or to fatten and resell ? I hope i'm a bit clear ? 1 Like |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:09am On Jul 30, 2014 |
GGfadar: i will be in goats, sheep and ram market in JIGAWA STATE BOUNDARY TO NIGER REPUBLIC by weekend and will update you on current cost of animals. be it for breeding or otherwise. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by samseen02(m): 6:48pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Did you know that snails are the most prolific livestock animal producing morethan 150 eggs at a time in one clutch? It’s also the livestock that requires less stress in breeding them. You can buy a baby snail for less than N30 and make more than N200 as profit on such snail when it reaches table size. The prolific aspect is that you can decide to breed 4 snails and before a year runs out you will have more than a thousand snails in your snail farm. Though their is a kind of spechie that produce this amount of eggs at a time twice in a year. It is called Achtina achatina, capable of producing 300 eggs in a clutch. If you can produce at least 30, 000 snails that sells @N50 each (whole sale price) table size you will be making N1,500,000 in one season. Snail also does not require money to buy their foods as it is naturally available. You may be wondering how you are going to setup the business. Pls read the full report here: http:// www.wealthmeans..com/2013/06/wealth-in-snail-farming-business.html 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by Belexy(m): 3:35pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
HELLO, CAN I FEED MY GOATS PLANTAIN and BANANA LEAVES all d time? I av two goats at d moment and i dnt allow dem graze. I feed dem wt plantain leaves. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 12:36pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
Belexy: HELLO, CAN I FEED MY GOATS PLANTAIN and BANANA LEAVES all d time? I av two goats at d moment and i dnt allow dem graze. I feed dem wt plantain leaves. Yes, its okay to feed dem with plantain and banana leaves but pls compliment with dry cassava peels and corn residues from pap processing. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by Belexy(m): 10:02am On Sep 20, 2014 |
GGfadar: Thank u. |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by boluwajokosegun: 2:37pm On Sep 22, 2014 |
hello GGFADAR hope u are back from JIGAWA STATE BOUNDARY CLOSE TO NIGER REPUBLIC |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by kayuscares4u(m): 3:51pm On Sep 22, 2014 |
i'm interested in this kind of business, but presently i'm still in a paid job. is it possible to do the two at the same time |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by dref2(m): 11:19am On Oct 08, 2014 |
hi GGfadar am very interested in sheep and ram. I what app you but no reply. its like you've not been there for a long time. anyway how can I get training for this biz. am based in Edo state.cheers |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:23am On Oct 12, 2014 |
yeah thanks bro, quite sometime, hope all is well. been busy since. sorry for the break in transmission boluwajokosegun:yeah thanks bro, quite sometime, hope all is well. been busy since. sorry for the break in transmission boluwajokosegun: |
Re: Livestock Farming Biz ----- Cattle, Sheep, Goats And Turkey by GGfadar(m): 9:26am On Oct 12, 2014 |
kayuscares4u: hi, its very possible cos am running my farm and still an employee of a company. its not really easy but its very possible. may i know your location and your intended farm location. lets see how i can be of help |
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