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Wallteck:
For been naive, nice and kind. I have being a victim of bully because I can't defend myself. Have lose a lot of respect. I wish God can recreate me to be a tough guy. Have been call fool for my behaviour.

I just wish people can understand. This world we live people are just too ruthless. The moment they see a weak guy they will start using and riding him anyhow. If I decide to change my ways I swear I will be so Wicked to the extent I won't have love for humanity.

Right now, I don't make friends too much because I know my weakness. I just want to be a lonely and marry a lady who understands me. People are just too Wicked.

Respect to those tough guys out there. I will make sure all my child not suffer the same faith I suffer. People are just too wicked.

This is just me but I have learned the hard way and I'm trying to change now.

aremuforlife:
This guy don't know what war situation is like.
Ukraine is in war, they have to prioritise their citizens before anybody.

Western countries don tell their citizen to leave Ukraine that war is coming, Nigerian government did nothing now they are accusing Ukrainian when war is in their country many people are hypocrite seriously bro.

WibusJaga:


How many Africans have achieved anything meaningful in places like Russia & China?

That you bro because Russia is a racist country.

dawnomike:
Israel seems guilty of what we today accuse Russia of...

The six day war started when other Arab countries attacked Israel,they gang up on Israel fortunately israel defeat them all and enter their territories.Why would they attack Israel first?If the reverse is the case that they defeat Israel do you think Israel will be where they are now? That is what we called geopolitics.

chronique:
Hmmm. I still think diplomacy is the best way around this. UK, US and NATO should make an agreement to not accept Ukraine into NATO, and should also make Russia sign an agreement to not invade or intimidate Ukraine going forward. I very much understand Putin's thinking. No matter how much freedom and liberty we think Ukraine deserves, it would be foolish of Putin to trust the west and allow NATO admit Ukraine and now use them as a base to attack him in the future. No sane leader would allow that. Not one who has seen several wars and certainly not a man of Putin's calibre.

They did that at the MINSK AGREEMENT AND PEACE TREATY.But Putin still wrap his head around Soviet union lost , that is why he is causing deStalinization in Europe.

MAGG0T:


Una go just concort one yeye story carry come here, just to catch cruise.

When you marry her, her mama no approve of your marriage?

Thanks bro,this irritate me alot.

easypee:
Okay. God will help you.

Where are you based - I mean where you have your land?

I see from your profile you're looking at Lagos/Ogun/Ondo. To get sizeable land for farming, it may have to be remote sites, probably far from cities. Will you relocate, or you'll setup, leave for people to manage for you and return to base?

Lagos (even Ikorodu) may be out. You may get bigger lands in villages for lease cheaply.

As FUTA alumni maybe you want to look at Ondo, plus their land is richer of the 3 states. Whatever you want to decide on pray and get clear guide exactly where to go first.

Wish you all the best.

Actually I'm doing it in Ondo since I'm from there.

MangekyoAlt:
This is so true. Idk why countries find it difficult to stand up to USA. is it because of sanctions?
When USA was planning to invade Iraq, The United Kingdom and Germany greatly criticized the move. But they still ended up following them to the operation. Countries these days find it difficult to say no to the USA.

I thank God for countries like Russia Sha Russian nuclear warheads that are pointed at the USA are 1,600 as at 2015. They're the only country currently that can even bully USA not the other way ask yourselves why sleepy Joe completely ruled out sending the almighty USA troops to Ukraine. His generals must've warned him not to and I don't blame them. The only powerful weapons that USA can use now against Russia is sanctions. Though I love their courage, North Korea should relax with the boasting, they still have a long way to go.

As long as USA is still democracy others will follow them.Does other countries you mention stand against Russia or china area of influence.

Attit:
Brother if you start any livestock business, farmers sell breeders so expensive. As soon as they know you are a farmer, they increase the price cos they know you want to start a business. So, you need to also pretend you are not a farmer and find a way to still pick the best. You dont rely on the farmer to pick for you cos as soon as you tell him you are a farmers that's wahala. Go and ask rabbit farmers. Lol. The same rabbit they sell to consumers at X naira, they sell to farmers at 3X naira. I guess you bought what they call breeders stock from ibadsn, but the truth is that there is nothing special there. They just want to use it make more money. If you have to pick not matured ones, so be it.

I can see you do not know costing and this is affecting you seriously. This is a big challenge for many farmers. See, even in vegetables, people make bad decision cos they cant reason well. I am not insulting you or the people, but this is a fact.

It is ok. Stay with the pig farmer. Then, try to see how you can also pick little ones from him to start with. Make a deal with with him. If you can get semen from his males if you can learn artificial insemination, it will be nice. Or drive your females to his males when you start. Or you buy little females from him when they are young and let them grow there in his pens. When they reach maturity age, cross them on his farm. Tou are still attending to his owns too. A week before the first female you have gives birth, move all your female pigs to your own pen and continue your business there..You don't tell him right away but after you have really helped him, push it to him. If he doesnt accept, just find a way to discharge him...such person is a user also. Get what you can get from him, and leave if he is not ready to help you too. Move on. Until you stay a month with him you won't know if he is playing you or really sincere to help you. I have seen evil people at work. Be smart. Dont let anyone use you in the name of training you. And you also should not be the devil he will decide not to help other newbies. The issue is 2 ways.

Grasscutter at N10,000 is profitable. All you need is to sit down and strategize well. You need to put down your cost of production on table (costing matters) and then, look at ways to reduce them. One of the strategy is bulk purchase...what can I buy in bulk that makes sense and reduce the cost of production? Also, you know expensive inputs after costing. Can I substitute cheaper items without having a drastic negative result? On a scale of 1 to 10, what is the negative impact if I use cheaper options? Again, are there inputs I should cut of finally and forget about including them in the feed or medication? What will be the impact? On scale of 1 to 10 also. How safe is it for consumption?

The above are ways of reasoning. These are pilots I do. It is not about knowing how to just do it the exact way someone else do it, but fine tuning it. Making is cheaper and productive at the same time. It is called maximizing your profit. These are things I do and people look at me with amazing eyes as if I have a special brain. Nope, it is deligency and dedication.

I dont know about you, but if I were you, this will be what I will be doing now as I combine it with learning A to Z pig business. Even after learning this pig business, you still need to sit down and fine tune it also. Else, you will just do copy and paste of what the farmer you are learning from does, which is terrible as far as I am concerned.

I dont want to sound like no matter what you say I find fault. I need to check out of your thread. I have written enough for everyone to tap from.


Goodluck bro!

Thanks

Grasscutter is not lucrative here the one I used for my project was a month old and I bought it from Ibadan for #25k each and I used 6 because I can't find any live grasscutter here in all Ondo state because there are some joint that buy from the hunters and big men always went there for entertainment with palm wine .I asked them how much the bigger one is sold they told me #10000 only apart from feeding it will be a loss. But I can start later on.

I'm so sorry my reply is slow, I don't always have data but I'm in love with pig farming and my mentor is doing well infact he started two years ago and he already has 100 plus pigs in total. I can do goat or ram farm alone that I will add that to it later on.

easypee:
This is another angle. Yes, he can start with what he knows. And I think too the grasscutters farming would require far less capital and they do yield good returns. Rearing them would also give him time to learn the pig farming before putting money into it.

OP, also note that security is or should be topmost of your planning:

QUESTIONS: Is the land fenced? Is it in residential area and surrounded by other houses or isolated? Is it in the bush? These are what will affect the cost of securing your investment to maturity.

Whether you seek a good mentor or staff to work with, it takes the grace of God to get the right person. It is getting more and more difficult in Nigeria to get honest people, though they are there.

Whatever you decide on, please ensure you take concrete steps to avoid losses. Any animal you decide on, make sure you know, calculate, and keep their feeding, medication, etc money on ground first before you bring in the animal.


Remain blessed.

Bro I need to ask you one last question I went to meet one of my prof today to tell him my idea on the pig farming but he said I should go into it because it's not lucrative as people think but on my mind I think he is trying to discourage me he I should rather go for ruminant animal I'm just confused I really want to know if truly the marketing isn't as lucrative as people are saying.But I'm thinking he doesn't want me to learn under him

easypee:
The Lord is on your side then. I had a similar experience years ago from the community - 5 plots given free plus the one I bought, all with documents.

Outside residential area, you will establish your own security of the land starting with block fencing before you put in any animal. You can do 3-4 block couches round the land first, then later start carrying it up as profits come in. prepare the land for farming crops now.

You can do the grasscutter cages where you live and rare them there while working with the pig farmer.

Yes I started the training yesterday.

easypee:
If you don't know any farmer, approach the owner of any Vet shop that sells animal feed (chicken, fish, pig, grasscutters, etc) and ask him the medication he would recommend you get to raise your grasscutters or pigs from start till maturity. From there you can discuss feeding to get a general estimate. He would be happy to answer your questions as a starter to encourage your custom in future.

Where is your location?

Ondo state actually, I was giving 4 Acres for free with document having finished with my degree I had to start something and it is not in residential area.

I actually know a pig farmer I spoke with him today and he said I can start tomorrow thanks at all I really appreciate a lot

easypee:
1) Walk into your bank and put that money in a fixed deposit account and be rolling it over monthly till you're ready to start. Negotiate the highest possible interest they can offer.

2) Look for a pig farmer who is making profits nearest to you. Tell him you want to learn work for 3 months. Give him an offer he can't refuse, such as working for free. Work harder and smarter than his existing staff. Be trustworthy. Offer to bring him new customers and learn the marketing (+production) aspects. Understand the risks and document on a daily diary. Research online too.

By the end of 3 months, you can start, but keep some of the money as cushion for unknowns. You see, caring for animals can be very risky. Be prayerful. Continue to maintain very good relationship with your mentor. Don't take away his customers. The world is big enough for all of us.


Good luck.

Thank you very much though I studied Ecotourism and Wildlife at FUTA and I did my project on "EFFECT OF HOUSING SYSTEM ON PERFORMANCE OF GRASSHOPPER" in my project and out of 12 grasscutter I raised none was lost but I believe I still have a lot to learn concerning pig farming.Im happy for this advice

Juliusmomoh2:
no

How much do you suggest I can start with

I mean to say pig farming

I want to start pig and I have save up to 700k, I have land to start already. My question is will the money be enough to start up including constructing the pen, buying of the pig and feeding.Mature advice only.