Yes with raft!. what gate are you 1 ,2 or 3rd?

a duplex 4 bed should do easy

Hello GD,
Can I have more pics sent to Olayinka11@hotmail.com please? Is the price negotiable?

Hi IsheriNorthGRA,
I remain keen on getting something done with you. Any update from the government in giving the estate a facelift so far? what is the state of development in secondgate ?


Thanks

thanks! will contact you abut what you have

sorry , where is Bogije?

thanks

My friend, but this estate has issues with flooding when it rains! that's why I have a doubt about the development here.

steel5800:

Well the attendant wasn't well experienced. As for d broilers, there is a ready made market her in kano if ure selling per kg. The market men buy from farms in large quantities and they sell them to final consumers. The demand is actually higher than supply. You'll only have a little problem if u want to sell per each (which ofcourse is more profitable) as it might take some time to sell them all. The price per kg here is 650 from the farm.

Thanks alot

steel5800:

I can't seem to view your attachments...maybe you used a wrong format

@all, just want to advice u all to closely monitor your birds yourselves to avoid any negative results. For some reasons, I couldn't go to my farm for about 2wks but kept calling the attendant there to find out how the birds were doing and he kept telling me the birds were fine. When I finally went to the farm, to my suprise the birds were very sick. They had newcastle, thyphoid, cholerra and CRD (chronic respiratory disease) and d fool I kept there couldn't even tell me. Their production dropped from around 17/18 crates to 9crates+ and I lost some birds. Anywayz to cut the long story short, I fired the attendant and brought d birds back to the family farm where they can be closely monitored, started treating them and I thank God they are getting better. Production yesterday was 13crates and 27pieces...at least they are gradually picking up.

I also ordered for 1050 broilers and they should be arriving on tuesday. I'll be using vital feed for them instead of mixing cos I've never done broilers so I wanna be on d safer side. I'll keep the house updated on my progress. Wish me success n prayers. Good night

NB: half of d 1050 broiles belong to me while my mum owns d oda half. She's quite experienced hence the partnership.

Very good advice! I bet the attendant was not experienced enough to spot the birds sicknesses. I also believe you had issue with biosecurity and cleaningness.Am however happy you are back on track and without much loss.
How do you market your broilers? any advice will be appreciated.

leave your price if you a serious seller!

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okoita: Thanks a lot.I have been given my birds Lasota every month.Hope it is not harmful.
Secondly,should Limestone grits be given to layers daily when you are using commercial feed?

Okoita,
I would advise you consult a feedmill local to you to help you on the composition or formula so as to have the necessary % required by your layers if you are unsure of what you are currently using.

oystershell and limestone grit are also commonly fed. These are a source of calcium to provide strong shells for your eggs.

okoita: Can somebody help me with a comprehensive Medical Chart from Day Old to Laying Stage for Layers?
After laying commence,what drgus/frequency should be administered?
Secondly,How often should vitamine be given to Layers?

Kindy send info to victor_ikome@heineken.nl

1 day Marek’s disease SC Turkey herpesvirus and SB-1
14 -21 days Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Water B1/Mass
14-21 days Infectious bursal disease Water Intermediate
5 wk Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Water or coarse spray B1/Mass
8-10 wk Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Water or coarse spray B1 or LaSota/Mass
10-12 wk Encephalomyelitis Wing web Live, chick-embryo origin
10-12 wk Fowlpox Wing web Modified live
10-12 wk Laryngotracheitis Intraocular Modified live
10-14 wk Mycoplasma gallisepticum † Intraocular or spray Mild live strain
or 18 wk M gallisepticum Parenteral Inactivated
12-14 wk Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Water or aerosol B1 or LaSota/Mass
16-18 wk and every Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Water or aerosol B1 or LaSota/Mass
60-90 days or 18 wk Newcastle/infectious bronchitis Parenteral Inactivated

Lasota is administered every 60 days.
Vitamins necessary from time to time to keep your birds healthy

Marco-P :
@Limeone.
Your story about your farm is really inspiring. I would have loved to send you a mail to ask some questions. However, let me make the question open for benefit of other NL members.

1. How many plots of land is your farm occupying?

2. How far can N1.2 million take me in setting up a 600 birds layers farm using one plot of land? I can get a plot of land for about N400k in my environs (Sango Ota). Or, can half plot accommodate 600 birds?

3. I'm presently constructing a demonstration pen inside my compound to house 200 layers that I have already ordered. Delivery is mid-january.

4. My Vet has offered to help me brood them for 8 weeks at his farm before moving them to my place. How much feed are they likely to consume in 8 weeks?

5. Is it advisable to combine poultry and catfish farming on one plot of land? Any negative implications?

Thanks.

@ Marco, I am not very technical interms of land measurements but I think I am using now about an acre. my total size is 5 acres.
I have a brooder house big enough for 5000 chickens as well.
Your second question will be determined on :
do you intend to cage or free range?, if caging,for 600 brids,you'll be spending roughly 250k on cages local made. Add that to the amount you earmarked for land purchase. Half a plot is certainly ok for 600 birds. You need clean water, a brooder house before they are moved into cages in the pen house.
Am not an expert.An expert can help you to manage the funds available.
Question 4
A farm manager can definitely give you analysis for feeds consumption over a period of weeks or to point of lay.
However, you cannot determine cost accurately because prices of feeds constantly change but you can have a guideline and please make sure you give vaccination in timely manner.from day 1 to 19 weeks is very important as the birds will need to develop well and prepare them for laying. BIOSECURITY must be taken seriously!!
Question 5
Yes there is nothing stopping you from combining poultry and fishery.
Hope i have managed to answer some of your questions.

basking4me: Limestone, I am highly impressed and encouraged by your farm size. I will like to compare notes with you regarding construction works and feeding for your 5000birds. We are currently working to move to a bigger space that can house up to 5000layers and 10000 broilers, a small farm house and a feedstore.

thanks

@Baskin4me,@jites
Thank you all for the compliments and i am impressed with your work too so far.
Note compare:
Spent almost 2m on the pen house construction Feb2010. the roof is slates. local cages made by some guy in oyo state. i have so far spent 1.5m. we can house 5,000 birds in the pen.I have to spend additional 500k to complete the cages and need recommendation from Basking. You earlier mentioned you have a link.
I have a farm house now that also housed the feedmill built middle of last year.its being slow and steady due to money
I am very keen on broilers this year but i am a bit concerned about the marketing aspect of it before I dive into it.
5000 Layers from Zartech cost 700k in august of last year and got delivery sept 6th.However, i have not kept accurate figures on the amount spent seperately.so far i have spent 3.6m and counting. we are still on 18th week. We get bulk of maize , but wheat offal and concentrates not yet in bulk supply. Am working on that to reduce cost. however over the last 3 years,all my profits have gone back into the business. I have 200 cockerels for sale come easter which we started breeding on the 6th of sept as well. @ Jites, I have sent you a mail and my email is olayinka11@hotmail.com
Hope i have answered some of your questions? Thanks alot.

basking4me: Happy new Year to everyone on this thread and indeed the entire Nairaland Forum.

This new year will bring us very good yields and returns in our poultry farm business.

Wishing everyone the best in the new year.

Basking4me

Wishing you a happy and rewarding year ahead Basking4me and all poultry enthusiasts.
Lets keep the thread going. I hope to share my experience so far soon.
Now on 18th week of rearing 5000 layers. Mortality so far is 213. Moved 3600 into cages in the pen house and the rest in the brooder house.
This is my third time of asking. Problems with staffs in the past due to lack of experience and now the farm is being handled by two graduates employed and assisted by two attendants. I have learnt so much from your write-ups and hope to visit Baskin4me's farm since my farm is at wasimi in abeoukuta.
My advice is whatever you do, please seek professional help otherwise you will lose money and hopes will be dashed!
I agree that when you go into the business, and have upto 1000 layers, you should aspire to make your own feedmill as suggested on this thread.This business involves a lot of capital. I have my own feedmill now hence I purchase maize in large quantities to mix with concentrates as well as wheat offal. This process saves a bit on feeds and its richer in quality. I shall download in time some pictures.
Those girls do eat alot and now we on 18.5 bags of grower feeds per day.
Goodluck to all up and coming poultry farmers.

@ poster, If the car is still available and to arrive August, could you send me the price and mileage to my email olayinka11@hotmail.com.

kandiikane: ^how much do you earn?

lol very funny you

CHESSBOARD: hey dont be ashamed of what you for a living , London guys we all know what some of u guys do

Am london based and work in IT as a software developer(DotNet) Contracting.
what do you do?

good bungalow, 70m? how much is a plot of land in this estate? can you check that your price again and confirm!

Hello Fab,
Yes I can help you, I am currently looking for a market for my old layers. Farm is at Wasimi, Ogun state. You can ring Segun the farm manager on 08062963982.

Hope we will be able to help you and yes, we can do large quantity at a very good price! Hurry

I may be interested in this, Kindly PM the price for a year olayinka11@hotmail.com
Thanks

@ Basking, Sorry ooo, Hope and pray you recoup your cash! since u managing it yourself,no problems! we in the same shoes!!, I have mine going on 18 weeks this thursday and farm is at wasimi in abeoukuta! Hopefully we can compare books! I have  6,000 and am crying ma ma mia
I should mention also,I have followed with keen interest your posts since day one that you started construction of your brooder house, thanks for the pics as well!

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d Law, Happy Birthday,LLNP!! I owe you few drinks!!

@ basking, be patient, I would think you will start seeing your golden eggs from the 20th week and something like 1 or 2  the first day and it will be gradual improvement. It's so capital intensive! Goodluck!!

Old Layers for sale
Location :  Wasimi, Abeokuta
Quantity : 1800
First acquired as day old APR 2010

Price : 800

Contact : Enoch : 08068864961
By Order: kentlea farm ,Wasimi Abeoukuta
Thank you

@ dolapore ,you are a joker!!! how much will it cost you to drill one at abeoukuta wasimi area.7.5m for what

kemisuga:

Does love still exists ? I dont think there is anytin you can do to win a Naija guy. Most of them are polygamous in nature. Just pray for God's directions.

@ Kemsuga,it does exist o,trust me

@ Oblo, is the van in lagos? what is the last price? when can I view if in lagos?

oh yeah I do know the area very well.Thanks for the reply, Have you gone for building plan approval?

Kindly tell us what other documents you have please?
Building plan approval?Deed of assignment? ,receipts? Cof O or Consent if any?
any pictures as promised?