expertman:
I will advise you to go into poutry. Poutry business is highly profitable.

Farm farming have sent many people back to the village. Have you heard about rainfall sweeping away a fish pond?

Now here is the laid down a good point of lay Birds is sold at 700 to 1K.

Then you get cage from welder at the rate of 20k.

20k cage can house up to 40birds.

Their feed at point of lay you need to buy what is called grower finisher match get their necessary drugs for both curing of dieseases and supplement of vitamin.

The best drugs for that is called accetryrin or also.

Then after they start droping you feed them with layers match.

After getting alot of eggs from them you still sell those birds at 1,300 to 1,500 during festive seasons.

You can even breed maximize ur profits.

So you see you not lossing out at all.

I have just started my own too with 70birds inside my compound so i so much knows what am talking here.

What gave me the inpirations is many of my customers who came to buy electronics from my shop are mostly into poutry farming.

come see nice different cars this guys are using simply working from farm.

That was what moltivate me in starting a poultry.

In poultry business you start seeing your returns same montb you got started which i doubt when it comes to fish farming.

So my take on your Question is to start a poultry business. Is more profitable and gives Rest of mind.

Thank you

ikbnice:
100k won't even feed 1000 fish...Poultry is better for that amount for a meaningful income.

taoyadeyi:

Although you did not indicate your academic background. Being a graduate of agriculture or animal science would afford you a better understanding of the either the poultry or fish farming. However, looking at your current capital, I WILL ADVICE YOU NOT TO GO INTO ACTUAL FARMING OF EITHER POULTRY OR FISH. RATHER, PROCESS AND MARKET THE PRODUCTS.

Work as a link between the actual producers farmers and the consumers. That way you would be at lesser risk with your limited fund compare being in actual production. Take my email and let talk privately.

Don't allow anyone to deceive into actual production now. Neither Poultry nor fish farming is a money-doubling enterprise.

Check this website www.animalcare-ng.com That's my model of what you can achieve if you take my advice.

felzylix:
with 100k you can run both at small scale at least for a start and maximize any of it that you feel its more lucrative to you then you must have had enough experience to come back here and recruit prospective entrepreneurs.
#teamselfmade

unilagfreshest:

Thanks boss..
I have been to a fish (cat fish) farm recently in lagos , my brother am highly impressed with the high market demand. But the only problem is the smell (stench or whatever) ..that tin dey smell.. if not for that I won't have had issues with the business.

unilagfreshest:

Thanks boss..
I have been to a fish (cat fish) farm recently in lagos , my brother am highly impressed with the high market demand. But the only problem is the smell (stench or whatever) ..that tin dey smell.. if not for that I won't have had issues with the business.

ikbnice:
It is not a matter of which one is good. Honestly, both are lucrative but you have to consider other factors like capital, location,marketabily etc. For your 100k, poultry is better but put it at the back of your mind to go into fish farming when you have enough money. It pays far better than poultry and amazingly, you can combine both in the future.
Bottomline: start with poultry farming now and add fish farming latter
Don't forget, vast knowledge of both is essential.

unilagfreshest:

Thanks My brother.. God bless you.
Pls help me to break down the initial expences. let's say start up with 100 birds.
Thanks.

Westadon:
From my 7yrs experience in a big farm, I will advice you still source for more fund or u keep the money till u can raise more. 100k can't go anywhr ma friend. In both cases u need a constant water supply which wasn't indicated in ur write up, construction of ponds or housin for d birds(battery cage) will even consume the said amount u have for now. Contact me 08074715074 so I csn give u some info and advice on how to start either of the two on a very small scale

expertman:


Startup of 100k . Lets assume you got ur birds at the rate of 1K. So 60birds are okay for a start. Which will give you 2crates of eggs daily.

Big eggs are sold for 700Naira per crate while small ones are sold for 600Naira per crates.

Your goal is to get the best multivitamins for them so they can produce big eggs.

Go to vet stores ask for drugs that kills birds dieases and at same time supply vitamins. Such drugs are sold less than 600.

The drugs should be applied according to instructions 1 table teaspoon into 25litrs of water daily. You give them for 7days.

The drugs should be applied like that monthly.

So we have spent 60,600 now.

Caged from welder is at worst 20k making 80,600 .

Then grower match feeding there are types of fee e.g top feed,hybrid and Animal Care.

For grower Hybrid is the best which is sold for 2k for 25kg sack of feed.

Making 82,600. Then buy Top layers match whihch you will start feeding them when they start droping. Top layers match is 2,300.

So right now we. Spent 85,900. We still have like 15k left which could be used for Tfare cos most point of lay start droping after 2 to 3weeks depending on their age when u bought them.

Advise make sure you bu point of lay that is 16weeks or more but should not exceed 19weeks old.

Point of lay start dropping from 18weeks to 19weeks. So the choice is urs.

Happy earnings Bro

agarawu23:
good break down bro,
But will 20k cage house 60 birds? Is the price of the layers match constant? Is there guarantee that the 60 birds will lay 2 crates daily? Shed more lights

samvega:
As a graduate why not climb up the ladder a little bit. Since so many people are into farming, you can do both fish and chicken business but its more profitable to go into packaging and distribution.

expertman:


Startup of 100k . Lets assume you got ur birds at the rate of 1K. So 60birds are okay for a start. Which will give you 2crates of eggs daily.

Big eggs are sold for 700Naira per crate while small ones are sold for 600Naira per crates.

Your goal is to get the best multivitamins for them so they can produce big eggs.

Go to vet stores ask for drugs that kills birds dieases and at same time supply vitamins. Such drugs are sold less than 600.

The drugs should be applied according to instructions 1 table teaspoon into 25litrs of water daily. You give them for 7days.

The drugs should be applied like that monthly.

So we have spent 60,600 now.

Caged from welder is at worst 20k making 80,600 .

Then grower match feeding there are types of fee e.g top feed,hybrid and Animal Care.

For grower Hybrid is the best which is sold for 2k for 25kg sack of feed.

Making 82,600. Then buy Top layers match whihch you will start feeding them when they start droping. Top layers match is 2,300.

So right now we. Spent 85,900. We still have like 15k left which could be used for Tfare cos most point of lay start droping after 2 to 3weeks depending on their age when u bought them.

Advise make sure you bu point of lay that is 16weeks or more but should not exceed 19weeks old.

Point of lay start dropping from 18weeks to 19weeks. So the choice is urs.

Happy earnings Bro

expertman:


Yea 20k cage will house them cos it has about 6cage housing steps.

3housing steps in front and 3 at the back.

Yes price is always constant is always 2,300. You can even go to their office and buy at 2k.

When you feed them well with necessary drugs is guaranteed to give at least 28pcs a day.

Since i start poultry business i made my wife in supply and sales of eggs. Since that day my wife no dey bother me abt money again.

Except the schools fees for my kids.

At times self she will be the one to fuel my car. While i always buy the bird food from my purse so tell me is that not profitable while you knw women and money are twins

Study shows each birds lays one egg in 26hrs.

unilagfreshest:
Good day all, Am a fresh graduate (waiting for service) . Please have considered starting my own business thanks to nairaland. The dilemma now is I don't know which to choose though have read a lot online but am not convinced yet.
I have a half plot of land around that mowe/ibafo area, Ogun State which I can make use of (family own though). Please any experienced farmer's advice in house is highly welcomed. I should be able to start with 100 thousand naira. The pros and cons of both, Thanks.

UrennaNkoli:
I think poultry farming is more lucrative. You tend to get more profits from the sales of meat and eggs rather than that of only fish. Talking about startup capital, com'on poultry is more easier to start up .

BADNEAT:
does that mean that these set of birds you speak of, do not require mating to lay eggs??

ekanDamie:

Hey bro, ive been thinking bout dis too. I have same oppourtunities as u. And funy enof, i have 100k too
I stay in ibafo. Dey say our 100k no reach o. Lol

expertman:


Yea 20k cage will house them cos it has about 6cage housing steps.

3housing steps in front and 3 at the back.

Yes price is always constant is always 2,300. You can even go to their office and buy at 2k.

When you feed them well with necessary drugs is guaranteed to give at least 28pcs a day.

Since i start poultry business i made my wife in supply and sales of eggs. Since that day my wife no dey bother me abt money again.

Except the schools fees for my kids.

At times self she will be the one to fuel my car. While i always buy the bird food from my purse so tell me is that not profitable while you knw women and money are twins

Study shows each birds lays one egg in 26hrs.

unilagfreshest:

from what i have read sofar, i will go for training who knows more money would have come. Then you can contact me through whatapp wen am around the area will let you know.

expertman:


No Need for mating bros.

If you mixed them with cock that mate them then their egge wont be edible as the egg would carry blood after 3days and your customers will always bring them back for change .

In fact they will always bring them back every day.

I once had this problem until i separate them and gave the layers the needed drugs.

There is this drugs you must always give them once in a month to make their egg free of any problem. I have forgotten the name of the drug is a small tablet sold for 250Naira they always sell it with ice block.

When you ask them at vet they tell you the name.

Enjoy