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Adeoye007:
Good start Bro, why can't you use used pure water nylon instead of buying

When i considered the stress of gathering and cutting them, felt the already made would be better.

pics of the seeds and the nursery bags

After following jasper's thread on cucumber and many other threads i have decided to commence my journey into pepper and ultimately into farming. As always am open to suggestions, theories etc...

I got the seeds from Seedworld F1 AVENIR (Hybrid Hot Pepper), paid on the 25th March picked up the seeds from RTC park at Asaba on Sunday 26th. My security guard and Seedworld are my mentors on this pepper journey. Next step is to get the nursery Bags, i thought getting the bags would be a walk in the park little did i know i was in for a shock. On saturday i went to traffic light hoping to get the nursery seed bags, from one shop to the next with plenty explanation no one had it I then decided to check with the gardeners in town.

Headed straight to Summit junction, there the gardener told me he doesn't have and Onitsha is the only place i can get them, also asked him where I could get top soil his response was Oga nah buy we dey buy from tipper Oooo, ehhhhh okay thank you, I
left there feeling Kpatakpata Emmm no suppose pass #5,000 called a sand supplier i know and they said it was #12,000.

Haba #12,000 for top soil how much come be sharp sand, infact make i leave top soil first till I get nursery seed bag. Yesterday Morning went to Onitsha, i was told to stop at upper-iweka and take a bike to nylon market at Eze-Iweka cost should be maximum #100 for bike. first and second bike said #200, third bike said #250, they all refused #100 naira nah soo i begin trek OOooo like 5mins decided to ask a guy selling belt, bros abeg I dey find where dem they manufacture nylon for Eze-Iweka...the guy just smile say bros nah that road wey face us soo, cross enter that road reach that green upstairs then turn left thanked him and continued my adventure true to his words i got there, that was how i saved the bike fare. Every shop left right were manufacturing nylons of different size and color yet no one seems to have what i wanted, They referred me to another market where they sell nylon as my current location was where they were been manufactured they said i should go to MADUEKE MARKET by MENAX HOSPITAL. #200 naira got me there, checked close to 10 shops before I finally got what I was looking for, got a pack of 100 for #300 (got 4 packs) but not punctured also got the bigger one that was punctured 1 pack #2,000 (100 pcs).

Exchanged contact incase I want more in the future cos there is no way am going back to that market, Onitsha can be scaring you guys need to see the way I held my wallet, money and phone all senses ALERT!!! even my imaginary super powers were Alert...I no wan hear Story...

Two days later (16th March) i noticed one of the chick wasn't moving just lying still quickly moved it close to the drinker, honestly at this point i
was confused, was asking my self what i did wrong this time, the bird died later that evening. I introduced battery (AAA) operated bulbs at night to make sure the feeding continues.

By Saturday (18th March) noticed some congestion in my coop and by Sunday 19th March I transferred 100 DOC to the second level. At this point the top and bottom level each had two drinkers and feeders each, by this time 1 bag of feed was gone bought two more bags on Monday 20th March. Gave them free water in preparation for GUMBORO the next day.

21st March, as early as 6am I called the security guard to help remove the drinkers, this is a strategy as I was told would starve them of water
so that when Gumboro is introduced in their water they would rush it, got 200 dose for #2,180

22nd March, kept the lantern on all through because almost all day.

23rd March, Noticed some of the birds had wet eyes, called my mentors and they said it was HARMONIA INFECTION caused by too excess heat and saw dust, solution I should reduce the heat during the day.

24th March, my Veterinary doctor friend came around, he advised i use PROMIN (VITAMIN), that it will aid their rapid growth and increase their
appetite, he also advised I increase their feeders and drinkers to reduce their struggle for food thereby reducing fat burned while struggling
for food.

25th March, noticed they fell one of the lanterns spilling the kerosene in their coop, that was when I just decided to stop using lantern altogether.

frisky2good:
Good luck bro. The medicated water has to be changed every 24 hours and I don't think your birds will finish the water you have there in that time. Save cost by reducing the water and the drugs needed. Like Turks said, change to wood shavings immediately. Sawdust causes respiratory problems and chicks can eat it.

That is what I have been doing, I wash their drinkers and feeders every morning while in the evening scrap the feeder of any dirt before adding feed.

alakara:
next time use wood shavings not saw dust.

Thanks.

Thanks man, i will

Turks:
Another mistake, NEVER brood with lantern. It's not the best of heat source as the carbon monoxide given off leaves the birds with respiratory ailments. Use coal pot instead.


What's the strain of your birds? From what hatchery were they gotten? Great analysis though. Keep the fire burning.

They told me where i bought my feed to use charcoal, but their reason was that it's cheaper than lantern, I will discontinue the use of lantern in my next attempt. As for the strain i honestly don't know, but the name on the carton was RUPERT. would make sure i get more details next time.

First Mortality and more pictures

pictures of the cage before and after stocking.

Hello everyone, this is my first attempt at rearing birds. Having read and followed so many threads on the subjects, I have decided to take
the bull by the horn. Despite being my first attempt, am still very much a learner and am open to suggestions on proven methods. As a newbie i was seriously advised to start small with 1 carton (50 DOC) some even advised i start with 4 weeks as am a JJC, but i Insisted on starting with 4 cartons (200 DOC).

My major challenge was where to site my coop because my caretaker agreed that i use the compound but landlord no agree, i needed space and fast, got a temporary location pending when i get a space and relocate.

First step was the chicken coop, i had to go snap a friends coop and gave the carpenter my specification

length = 8ft
breadth = 4ft
Height = 6ft
2 levels (up and down)

Got a Carpenter and he gave the following
quotation

2x4 @450 x 4 = 1,800
2x2 @250 x 16 = 4,000
Board @900 x 8 = 7,200
golf wire @150 x 10yards = 1,500
ply wood @2,500 x 2 = 5,000
baton (Half bundle) = 1,000
hinges and bolt (6) = 600
copper nail @200 x 5 lb = 1,000
1/2 inches nail @200 x 2 lb = 400
3 inches nail @ 200 x 7 lb = 1,400
zinc (fairly used) @850 x 8 = 6,800
zinc nail @250 x 2 lb = 500
gasket (1) = 300
T.fare = 1,500
labour = 7,000

Note: This rates may differ due to your location or your negotiation skills.

It took the carpenter two days to complete the job, as the materials were not enough had to buy additional 5 yards of golf wire and a bundle of
baton. Now the cage was done, next step was the lantern, i sent someone to Onitsha to help get (3) and a roll of black nylon sheet. The lamps cost #900 and the nylon bundle cost #6,000. Went to saw mill to get a bag of sawdust for #300 naira. Got the drinkers (2 big, 2 small), feeder (4) here in Asaba.

On the 13th of March 2017 i placed order for 4 cartons of DOC, bought 1 bag of broiler starter (vital feed), Anti-stress and finally i was given a
chart. March 14th 11am they were still telling me the birds were not ready, 12 noon i called again and they said they were almost ready but i should start coming to collect them. Later discovered they gave them i/o just in case the hatchery didn't. Got a carton for 10,500


MY FIRST MISTAKE

My first mistake was introducing the DOC into their coop before their drinkers and feeder, as a result I had my first mortality, I placed the Big
plastic drinker on top of one of the chicks which i removed almost immediately, my mentors told me it will survive unfortunately it died the next day.

I made sure the entire cage was well covered, introduced the lanterns left the temporal location almost 8pm begged the security to help keep an eye on my coop.

Agriman:
I personally recommend aeroponics farming to all farmers....check here to see the 6 benefits that makes aeroponics a better option... http://www.agrobalm.com/2016/07/6-benefits-that-makes-aeroponics-better.html?m=1

Your website doesn't exist, just checked...

you claimed to be present in over 25 States in Nigeria and, you seem not to have any proof of a seminar or workshop PAN has carried out in any of the over 25 States in Nigeria.

joeruano:
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In PAN we don't condone this typical Nairaland attitude you just displayed.

We also on Nairaland do not condone unproven / half baked facts.

Please any info on rearing of maggot would be highly appreciated.

You haven't said much yet you want to be contacted via your numbers. You need to drop more info, let's hear about trainings or programs you have done in the past or present in any of the 25 states your organisation is present in...

Ademat7:
Seriously we need to up our game; with all this olden days train sef,why can't we adopt bullet or electric train

FTC this fresh week; dedicating the award to victim of the accident.

Electric train, With which light.??

Ademat7:
Seriously we need to up our game; with all this olden days train sef,why can't we adopt bullet or electric train

FTC this fresh week; dedicating the award to victim of the accident.

With which light.??

Henrybright:
It's all about red, so he had to put red on display


Happy VAL nairalanders

This is typical of Kenyans...

WebSurfer:
I love to take a some rest here most times lost in very deep thoughts TOTALLY ALONE IN THE WOODS

The terrain looks familiar. OP where is the location of your farm.

toluwalopsy:
. What a wicked world we are in. Naijiria! Una don come again. But instead of standing there and looking at the man like dummies who lack brain why can't they alert the police. Ah......nawa o

Alert which police!!!! E be like say Police never take you do scape goat before. You go automatically become the suspect...

royallord1:
@ THE BOLDED IS SHOWS U HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANIOCHA NORTH... dat u discussed it with some misguarded folks doesnt mean dat is hw it is on land.... cause it is clear u havent traveled through the LGA.... okrika seller dere iz a road dat was constructed by d past governor of delta dat leads u into edo state.. dat is called d new abuja road... if u knw dat road u would not say this thrash u are spitting.... shut up if u have nothing true to say stop propargating lies and confuzing d nairalanders.

Are you referring to Illah / Ebu road

I just hope this is not one of those stories to make us feel good

Ne0w1zarD:
Yeye!
So u be pastor you don pass person wey dey chop punishment..

I hate reading Baised comments as yours, what is the reason for the punishment, because they are on uniform does that mean they shouldn't use their brain.

ChuzzyBlog:
An occupant of the hostel which is located in Benson Idahosa University, Benin narrated this incident.

According to her, the man was looking at the girls and masturbating publicly opposite their hostel. When shouted out, He dared them to come out and face him, threatening to not only beat but sexually assault them. Sadly, porters at the hostel said they couldn't chase the pervert away because he's on a government road.

SOURCE: http://www.chuzzyblog.com/2017/01/man-masturbates-in-front-of-benson.html

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4783331_screenshot20170125at7_39_19am_pngbaebec0b95305794da4e308d0f6e278e
https://twitter.com/iam_mystiquee/status/823919489884585985

How is that front of your hostel?? That is a street outside BIU compound...all this attention seekers everywhere

Impossible