Today,my chicks are 8 days old.They are not as beautiful and clean as i wanted.The soot from charcoal pot and kerosene lantern are not helping either.I observed that the part of their neck below the beak is always dirty and usually wet.I believed the presence of water due to their habit of raising their head when trying to digest water causes the wetness.So most of the chicks have their feather falling off their neck to the extent that you can see their exposed neck (meat).I aint happy seeing that.Apart from the way they look,I believed they are healthy.They run and play around.So i think their performance is ok.I realized that the drinkers are too close to the ground and the litter is not high enough,hence it is easily wet.I planned to remove the litter and put a new one.I just gave them gomboro vaccine today so i will do the litter replacement tommorow.I have also raised their drinkers.I hope their look doesnt make them an easy target for diseases.I just went to check on the chicks of my mentor,they are as old as mine and look as attractive as when they were a day old.It further weaken my spirit.Anyway, so far,I have no mortality and that makes me feel better.Honestly,i like this buisness.Its like wonder when you are happy when your chick are happily playing around.

ade101: Today,my chicks are 8 days old.They are not as beautiful and clean as i wanted.The soot from charcoal pot and kerosene lantern are not helping either.I observed that the part of their neck below the beak is always dirty and usually wet.I believed the presence of water due to their habit of raising their head when trying to digest water causes the wetness.So most of the chicks have their feather falling off their neck to the extent that you can see their exposed neck (meat).I aint happy seeing that.Apart from the way they look,I believed they are healthy.They run and play around.So i think their performance is ok.I realized that the drinkers are too close to the ground and the litter is not high enough,hence it is easily wet.I planned to remove the litter and put a new one.I just gave them gomboro vaccine today so i will do the litter replacement tommorow.I have also raised their drinkers.I hope their look doesnt make them an easy target for diseases.I just went to check on the chicks of my mentor,they are as old as mine and look as attractive as when they were a day old.It further weaken my spirit.Anyway, so far,I have no mortality and that makes me feel better.Honestly,i like this buisness.Its like wonder when you are happy when your chick are happily playing around.

Good job, nice to hear. If you can post picture so that we can see the chicks.

PLs are u chicks layers or broilers? I'm seriously hoping to venture into poultry next month.

ade101: It 7:30 and i am sitting at the door step of aromokeye vet pharmacy store.I need gomboro vaccine.My chicks are thirsty,this people should open in time oo.

ade101: It 7:30 and i am sitting at the door step of aromokeye vet pharmacy store.I need gomboro vaccine.My chicks are thirsty,this people should open in time oo.

PLS were his this aromokeye vet pharmacy store at...

Hello Nairalanders, I want to venture into Poultry Business by starting with Turkey. I want to be selling them when they get to 8 weeks. Pls, can you let me know the buyers of live turkey at this stage? Ur responses will be appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.

@ Fnk,thanks for all your contribution to this forum.Could you pls send the document to johnbadee@yahoo.com.Will be looking forward to it.Regards

Hav been d biz but into broilers since my secondary school. As a starter, u must be ready to embrace the risks associated wit poultry biz though very rewarding...success

@fnk.. Well done for your active contribution.
Please I am interested in your research document please send to olumolar@yahoo.co.uk
thanks

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I have sent the docs guys. I will be in Naija next week. lets keep talking

fnk: I have sent the docs guys. I will be in Naija next week. lets keep talking

kingsleyameye02@gmail.com...plzz help me resend kinda misplace the 1st one..tanks FNK

I have 8 weeks, 150 pieces black pullet from CHI Farm available for sale in Ibadan.
If you are interested call: 08179101150.

@ fnk
please, I am interested in starting a poultry. Could you please send the documents to my mailbox - veroijomah@gmail.com.
Thank you and Godbless

@fnk.

kindly send me the documents at omoola007@yahoo.com

thanks

Which is better to start with... day old chick or point of lay? please give reasons why and if you have experience with both please do share. i am a beginner looking to see the best approach.

Day old is the best and most economical but the more stressing and riskier venture. it requires experience,skill and the right logistics in handling them especially in the initial 6 weeks,else many may die.Raising day olds, u have to be observant to know when they are uncomfortable and adjust the heating appropriately. One of the issues to watch out for is stampede.
You have to know when a stampede is occurring,what makes it occur and how to reverse it when you see it likely to occur.If not,many may die and you will be wondering what went wrong.The initial 2 weeks,you have to maintain very close watch over them especially at night.
Point-of-lay are grown birds that will begin to drop eggs within 2-4 weeks.Many starters prefer point of lay because it eliminates lots of stress.However,where you are buying them from matters.If you buy unhealthy point-of-lay chickens, u will regret it because either they die or poor production.And you will have expended much resources before the ugly effects come up.More details at www.johnayodele. Before buying point-of-lay,there are important issues to consider.Please,engage a trained eye,either a vet,livestock consultant or experienced farmer to go with you.Chicken selection is not a thing any layman can do.Buy point-of-lay birds,even day old birds from reputable sources.Not every farm selling or advertising them is a credible source.Any day,the best is the day old if you can cope.

faluchi:
PLS were his this aromokeye vet pharmacy store at...

My mini farm is at ilorin,kwara state.Aromokeye vet store is opposite A division.
My broiler chicks are 15 days old and i am looking forward to selling them at the age of 4-5 weeks.Reason being that christmas is around the corner,and i want to bring new chicks for xmas sales.I am also looking for partnership supply from any fastfood,restaurants,hotels and others.I have the financial means to start producing thousands of broilers based on demand but i really need to work out potential buyers first.I will be glad if anyone can link me up.Also,Any hints on how i can get buyers will be highly appreciated.My contact details:
08176505514 & sheriph4real@gmail.com

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@fnk
pls send me the document @ alabius2002@yahoo.com

fnk: Good luck guys, can't wait to come home and join you in this business opportunity. will look forward to sharing more info with you.

@Kemond, @i check your emails I have sent the docs to you. @ gmumeen, please resend me your email address and I will be glad to forward you the info again.

Take care.

PLEASE HELP ME BY SENDING THE INFO TO MY MAIL tundeodums@yahoo.com

am raising money to go into poultry, help

fnk:

I have sent it to you already, you might want to check your junk m
ail is you haven't seen it.

pls fnk i also need ur magic doc 4 my poultry farm

fnk:

I have sent it to you already, you might want to check your junk m
ail is you haven't seen it.

fnk hia is my mail pls josephoezekiel@yahoo.com



pls fnk i also need ur magic doc 4 my poultry farm

@fnk, thx 4 ur important contribution. Pls can u send me d doc to: hbisallah@gmail.com

regards

Sent guys. Good luck

[quote author=yanmata]@fnk, thx 4 ur important contribution. Pls can u send me d doc to: hbisallah@gmail.com
Please, if u received the document, kindly send a copy to : okolichijiokei@yahoo.com. Thank you

fnk: Sent guys. Good luck

Please send a copy to me : okolichijiokei@yahoo.com. Thank you

Semostika: @FNK, may I please have a copy of your wonder document please. My email address is komuoreh@yahoo.co.uk. Thank you.

Please am also interested in the document, kindly forward to okolichijiokei@yahoo.com Thanks

Broiler or egg production, which is more profitable? I am thinking if someone has a ready market for atleas 1000 broilers per month,and enough capital to sustain the production.Could there be more profit if the same cash is used for egg (layer) production? Kindly tell me what you know about it.I am in between layer or broiler production decision.Your input will go a long way to help.Thanks.

fnk: Check you mail guys and let me know if you got the docs.

Take care and good luck.

Please send the doc to me as well okolichijiokei@yahoo.com.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks

@ fnk
Hi, I am still waiting for the document. Please could you send it to my email- veroijomah@gmail.com
Thanks and Godbless