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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by wakes: 4:08pm On Jul 21, 2015

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by damiloladuke: 4:17pm On Jul 21, 2015

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by nairacountry(m): 4:18pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
..
I don't mill my feed yet, but you can get some fmlae thru my signature below.

Weldone bro, like how many days does it take the whole fold of your birds to finish a bag of meal in this order:
1. first 2weeks old
2. btw 2-4weeks
3. btw 4-8weeks
4. 8weeks to date.
thanks it will come handy in a little calculation im doing. once again, thanks

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Nobody: 4:19pm On Jul 21, 2015

Wetin be my own undecided

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Bonapart(m): 4:22pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
In this thread/topic, I'll take you along on my journey as I raise my DOC. This is my second batch. I welcome your advice and criticism. In case you don't know, I have written about my first experience under the thread My Poultry Farm. But a lot of posts were lost when Nairaland suffered from hackers.

Number and Type of Birds: 607 brown day old chicks from Crown Hatchery, Issele-Ukwu, Delta State.

Mortality so Far: Total of 22 chicks died. 5 died due to DOC screening test at the lab. 1 was found dead on arrival. 6 died from avoidable causes. Others died due to respiratory problem – they find it difficult to breath.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-chicks.jpg

Cost/Chick: N180.
DOC Screening: It was done on day 2 and the cost was N7000. The test covers serological test and antibiotic sensitivity test (AST). Through serological test you’ll get a vaccination plan suitable for your birds. The later (AST) was for Staphylococcus and Candida spp. It helps you to know the best antibiotics that will work against those bacteria. In my case, Gentamicin and Streptomycin were effective while Oxytetracycline, Furaltadone, Collistin etc were not effective.

Was DOC Screening Useful? Yes! They found out that the chicks have low resistance against Newcastle and Gumboro diseases and I have to vaccinate them fast! They recommended giving gumboro on day 5, followed by Immucox on day 6 and lasota on day 7. But due to some reasons, I have to give the vaccines on days 6,7 and 8 respectively. Most of the chicks that died did so before and some days after these vaccinations, meaning that if I had followed the ‘normal vaccination plan’, there would have been more death.

Brooding: We used kerosene stoves and lamps, but next time I plan investing in gas brooders that cost about N13k. With gas brooders, brooding will be easier and even cheaper, free of clumsiness. For bedding, I used rice hull and covered it with nylon for the first few days (I did this to prevent the chicks from eating the bedding). When I uncovered it, I noticed some molds on the rice hull. I have to remove the affected spots because mold can be dangerous to chicks. I even suspect it could have contributed to the respiratory problem the birds suffered from. Next time I won’t be covering the bedding.

Feeding: We use top feed and feed them ad libitum (i.e. feed is always available).

Vitamins: When I checked how much spent on vitamins for our last batch, I have to buy 1 carton this time around. I bought 1 carton of Vitalyte for N14,720. A carton contains 32 satchets.

Merek’s Vaccination: You can see the vaccination plan in the DOC screening result. Marek’s vaccination was given on day 25. The vaccine cost N3500 and workmanship N3000.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination.jpg

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination2.jpg

am interested in this... Please how much does it cost to open a poultry farming. Or better still we can talk private

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by onyebuchiii(m): 4:31pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
A long time without updating guys. Don't worry, I'm just compiling them until I recharge my modem. We have given fowlpox and komarov killed vaccines so far.
..
^^Top feed starter about N2700, grower N2250. I don't know about the layers yet. I don't mill my own feed yet. You can estimate feed consumption from the chart at: http://www.farmersjoint.com/blog/livestock-farming/poultry/feed-consumption-plan-body-weight-target-laying-hens/.

f..,,,,,,,pls farmtech I'm in onitsha and would love to visit ur farm...,pls.

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by ismayl: 4:35pm On Jul 21, 2015

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Nobody: 4:37pm On Jul 21, 2015

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Nobody: 4:38pm On Jul 21, 2015*

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Nobody: 4:39pm On Jul 21, 2015*

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whats the average price. where ar u based

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Nobody: 4:45pm On Jul 21, 2015

You are doing a great job, Nigeria indeed should encourage people like you as you have so much to contribute to the economy. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by showreals(m): 4:53pm On Jul 21, 2015

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by pdf90(m): 4:57pm On Jul 21, 2015

Pavore9:
You can start with a 3ft by 6ft space and set 2 coaches of blocks, plantain/banana stem, cow dung and 2kg of earthworm. l am very engaged right but promise to give details later.

what about maggots ?

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by ismayl: 5:03pm On Jul 21, 2015

Abiola1016:
Please can a farmer help me out....
I need to know how much is commercial feed for layers
1) Grower
2) Layers mash
and also approximately how much would it be if I have to mill a local feed per 50kg. (I know it varies an approximate would be fine)?
How many kg would feed 1200 birds?
where can I buy a commercial feed from a reputable seller and what brand is the best quality?
farmtech help.....

this is Abdur-Rahman farms and feedmill.
B.Agric. Unilorin.
17 years experience in poultry.
specialise in Animal nutrition.(poultry, fish etc.).
08062916574
i can answer ur quest thus;
where are u based and in which state.

there are basically 3 types; (1) big commercial e.g topfeed, amobeing, hybrid etc. (2)small commercial e.g Boar feed, Gold(ours) etc. (3) selg milling.( in this, u take a forular to tollfeed millers and they produce for u)
grower averagely(1) #2,650 , (2) #1,850, (3) #1,500
layers averagely(1) #2,750 (2) #2,000 (3) #1,850.
note the no 2 is better. in no !, cost of all professional and staff etc makes it expenssive. not necessaryly quality. our colleagues are their professionals. in no 3, u ar not a professional and thus can not actualise the required nutrients. but the no2 combines the quality of less price and quality

2nd question, just multiply each of this figure by two for 50kg. as each bag is 25kg

if u mean 1,200 laying birds, calculate like this; each laying birds consumes 0.125kg. thuse 1,200 consumes 150kg(6 bags) daily.or 180 bags monthly. just multiply by the prices i gave u.

last quest. where are u based.u can contact me for all advises in establishing or ANY question on this. be rest assured u are contacting a GURU.

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Spidermon: 5:09pm On Jul 21, 2015

Nice thread OP.
@ farmtech, for your DOC beddings, I would advice you use dry wood shavings(not sawdust) covered with layers of newspaper to avoid the mold problem.

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by wristbangle: 5:17pm On Jul 21, 2015

Insightful thread.

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by MrCork: 5:29pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
In this thread/topic, I'll take you along on my journey as I raise my DOC. This is my second batch. I welcome your advice and criticism. In case you don't know, I have written about my first experience under the thread My Poultry Farm. But a lot of posts were lost when Nairaland suffered from hackers.

Number and Type of Birds: 607 brown day old chicks from Crown Hatchery, Issele-Ukwu, Delta State.

Mortality so Far: Total of 22 chicks died. 5 died due to DOC screening test at the lab. 1 was found dead on arrival. 6 died from avoidable causes. Others died due to respiratory problem – they find it difficult to breath.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-chicks.jpg

Cost/Chick: N180.
DOC Screening: It was done on day 2 and the cost was N7000. The test covers serological test and antibiotic sensitivity test (AST). Through serological test you’ll get a vaccination plan suitable for your birds. The later (AST) was for Staphylococcus and Candida spp. It helps you to know the best antibiotics that will work against those bacteria. In my case, Gentamicin and Streptomycin were effective while Oxytetracycline, Furaltadone, Collistin etc were not effective.

Was DOC Screening Useful? Yes! They found out that the chicks have low resistance against Newcastle and Gumboro diseases and I have to vaccinate them fast! They recommended giving gumboro on day 5, followed by Immucox on day 6 and lasota on day 7. But due to some reasons, I have to give the vaccines on days 6,7 and 8 respectively. Most of the chicks that died did so before and some days after these vaccinations, meaning that if I had followed the ‘normal vaccination plan’, there would have been more death.

Brooding: We used kerosene stoves and lamps, but next time I plan investing in gas brooders that cost about N13k. With gas brooders, brooding will be easier and even cheaper, free of clumsiness. For bedding, I used rice hull and covered it with nylon for the first few days (I did this to prevent the chicks from eating the bedding). When I uncovered it, I noticed some molds on the rice hull. I have to remove the affected spots because mold can be dangerous to chicks. I even suspect it could have contributed to the respiratory problem the birds suffered from. Next time I won’t be covering the bedding.

Feeding: We use top feed and feed them ad libitum (i.e. feed is always available).

Vitamins: When I checked how much spent on vitamins for our last batch, I have to buy 1 carton this time around. I bought 1 carton of Vitalyte for N14,720. A carton contains 32 satchets.

Merek’s Vaccination: You can see the vaccination plan in the DOC screening result. Marek’s vaccination was given on day 25. The vaccine cost N3500 and workmanship N3000.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination.jpg

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination2.jpg

....ok..Londoners like me hear in London r buyin £28,000(cash) range rover spot & ther u r in Nigeria raisin Chicken & sellin egg...seriously...am goin bak to bed!! (no oofeinse) angry

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Tex42(m): 5:40pm On Jul 21, 2015

Keep up the good work OP.

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Sagamite(m): 5:40pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
In this thread/topic, I'll take you along on my journey as I raise my DOC. This is my second batch. I welcome your advice and criticism. In case you don't know, I have written about my first experience under the thread My Poultry Farm. But a lot of posts were lost when Nairaland suffered from hackers.

Did you WKM?

What was the PVQ?

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by norame(f): 5:40pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
I would have posted a lot more pictures but I lost many when traferring from phone to laptop. Updates follows soon.
Note: I got them on 6th May, so they're about 7 weeks and now.

Nice one....can I get your contact?

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by unitysheart(m): 5:50pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech please kindly tell us how much it will cost us to setup a small farm please.

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Dolypson04(m): 6:48pm On Jul 21, 2015

Kudos bro. Wish u success!

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by pilarnig(m): 7:00pm On Jul 21, 2015

Good job bro I will be following this. I want to be a farmer someday

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by waxyung(m): 7:34pm On Jul 21, 2015

Practical knowledge s summarized in d write up. Thumbs up bro

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by JayJustus(m): 8:26pm On Jul 21, 2015

yes...entrepreneurship is what's needed these days...keep it up...once I open my restaurant you'd be supplying me chicken plus free food for you thrice a month wink

...hahahahaha

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by adenine02: 9:36pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
Thanks. More info soon.

Thanks alot for this wonderful post

Pls i am also a small scale farmer
I av never tried layers b4
Pls can you help me with a step by step info on how to go abt it
I want to start with 20chicks
I live in Gombe and i av rams sheep turkey and local chiken
I'll appriciate any guide
Watapp 08035132062
Email: lookadenine@gmail.com
Thanks

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by shininstar42: 10:37pm On Jul 21, 2015

FarmTech:
In this thread/topic, I'll take you along on my journey as I raise my DOC. This is my second batch. I welcome your advice and criticism. In case you don't know, I have written about my first experience under the thread My Poultry Farm. But a lot of posts were lost when Nairaland suffered from hackers.

Number and Type of Birds: 607 brown day old chicks from Crown Hatchery, Issele-Ukwu, Delta State.

Mortality so Far: Total of 22 chicks died. 5 died due to DOC screening test at the lab. 1 was found dead on arrival. 6 died from avoidable causes. Others died due to respiratory problem – they find it difficult to breath.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-chicks.jpg

Cost/Chick: N180.
DOC Screening: It was done on day 2 and the cost was N7000. The test covers serological test and antibiotic sensitivity test (AST). Through serological test you’ll get a vaccination plan suitable for your birds. The later (AST) was for Staphylococcus and Candida spp. It helps you to know the best antibiotics that will work against those bacteria. In my case, Gentamicin and Streptomycin were effective while Oxytetracycline, Furaltadone, Collistin etc were not effective.

Was DOC Screening Useful? Yes! They found out that the chicks have low resistance against Newcastle and Gumboro diseases and I have to vaccinate them fast! They recommended giving gumboro on day 5, followed by Immucox on day 6 and lasota on day 7. But due to some reasons, I have to give the vaccines on days 6,7 and 8 respectively. Most of the chicks that died did so before and some days after these vaccinations, meaning that if I had followed the ‘normal vaccination plan’, there would have been more death.

Brooding: We used kerosene stoves and lamps, but next time I plan investing in gas brooders that cost about N13k. With gas brooders, brooding will be easier and even cheaper, free of clumsiness. For bedding, I used rice hull and covered it with nylon for the first few days (I did this to prevent the chicks from eating the bedding). When I uncovered it, I noticed some molds on the rice hull. I have to remove the affected spots because mold can be dangerous to chicks. I even suspect it could have contributed to the respiratory problem the birds suffered from. Next time I won’t be covering the bedding.

Feeding: We use top feed and feed them ad libitum (i.e. feed is always available).

Vitamins: When I checked how much spent on vitamins for our last batch, I have to buy 1 carton this time around. I bought 1 carton of Vitalyte for N14,720. A carton contains 32 satchets.

Merek’s Vaccination: You can see the vaccination plan in the DOC screening result. Marek’s vaccination was given on day 25. The vaccine cost N3500 and workmanship N3000.

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination.jpg

https://farmersjoint.com/myimages/my-poultry-farm-2-mereks-vaccination2.jpg

I really desire to do poultry bizness but don't know where and hw to start

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by Bumbum7: 10:44pm On Jul 21, 2015

Fantastic job you are doing Farmtech. I would like to share with you that it is better to give Marek's vaccine @ the hatchery and repeated @ day 3 for adequate immunity against Marek's disease which is a viral infection of poultry birds. Therefore, by day 35, infection would have probably be on but won't be noticed till the birds are about 16weeks when they are mature to lay.

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Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by BELEXYFARMS(m): 11:15pm On Jul 21, 2015

Nice one

#how can one eliminate the smell dat emanates for a poultry pen?

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by pasco30(m): 12:30am On Jul 22, 2015

Sir pls I wish to come to your farm I am at npkor

Re: My Poultry Farm - Part 2 by ikanason(m): 12:58am On Jul 22, 2015

Nice one bro

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