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Re: ... by Turks: 8:59am On Sep 01, 2019
None that we know of. Cobb, Marshal, Ross parent stock eggs are shipped in directly from the core producers like aviagen, Cobbvantress etc.

You know how the big guys love to dominate the market with their unique breeds unlike the AA+ that’s all over the place.
EMMAACHILE:

Noted. Corrected. I wanted to write and even thought it's 1000 birds. Any other parent stock sold in Nigeria outside Chi?
Re: ... by Nobody: 2:55pm On Sep 01, 2019
Turks:
None that we know of. Cobb, Marshal, Ross parent stock eggs are shipped in directly from the core producers like aviagen, Cobbvantress etc.

You know how the big guys love to dominate the market with their unique breeds unlike the AA+ that’s all over the place.
Is it really worth it to start hatchery? Just trying to figure out how a new hatchery can easily sell out 100,000 or more DOCs weekly. That's not a small capital to start with.
Re: ... by Turks: 2:37pm On Sep 02, 2019
They can sell out 200,000 DOCs easily. First, they start out with outgrowers scheme to show off their strains. This is how they break into the broiler market.
Pistotita:

Is it really worth it to start hatchery? Just trying to figure out how a new hatchery can easily sell out 100,000 or more DOCs weekly. That's not a small capital to start with.
Re: ... by Nobody: 3:36pm On Sep 02, 2019
Turks:
They can sell out 200,000 DOCs easily. First, they start out with outgrowers scheme to show off their strains. This is how they break into the broiler market.

Exactly the method I was discussing with a friend all through last week. In my own opinion, poultry outgrower scheme is quite easier to start and manage than vegetables. With good financing, right technical know how, it's a very good business. But the challenge of outgrowers scheme is making sure one buys the birds when they are matured. So, it means finding market of 50,000 - 200,000 birds or more every week. What methods vendors or big farms use in selling 100 tons and above birds in Nigeria? Is it an easy ride? Or a difficult one?

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Re: ... by Bentila(m): 10:21pm On Sep 02, 2019
Turks:
This is why you need to give calcium supplements from day old to avoid the legs collapsing under them due weight.
Turks, i learnt from a seminar dat an organic way to solve dis is , boiling egg shell in water and dem giving dem to drink.what do you think
Re: ... by Turks: 4:12am On Sep 03, 2019
This isn’t true. You best bet is giving calcium supplements. This doesnt go against the organic rule.
Bentila:

Turks, i learnt from a seminar dat an organic way to solve dis is , boiling egg shell in water and dem giving dem to drink.what do you think
Re: ... by Turks: 4:20am On Sep 03, 2019
Most of them have companies that fall over each other buying off them seeing as they offer dirt cheap prices. They can also afford to sell on credit based on an understanding. Another major factor to consider is the fact that they produce in bulk; this way, profit margin is a lot higher and remember, they have cooling vans and trucks so they can afford to haul merchandise throughout Nigeria and sometimes, outside the borders of Nigeria if need be.

What I’m trying to say is this, it’s piece of cake for them. The demand for chicken in Nigeria is staggering and can never be satisfied.
Pistotita:


Exactly the method I was discussing with a friend all through last week. In my own opinion, poultry outgrower scheme is quite easier to start and manage than vegetables. With good financing, right technical know how, it's a very good business. But the challenge of outgrowers scheme is making sure one buys the birds when they are matured. So, it means finding market of 50,000 - 200,000 birds or more every week. What methods vendors or big farms use in selling 100 tons and above birds in Nigeria? Is it an easy ride? Or a difficult one?
Re: ... by Nobody: 2:41pm On Sep 03, 2019
Turks:
Most of them have companies that fall over each other buying off them seeing as they offer dirt cheap prices. They can also afford to sell on credit based on an understanding. Another major factor to consider is the fact that they produce in bulk; this way, profit margin is a lot higher and remember, they have cooling vans and trucks so they can afford to haul merchandise throughout Nigeria and sometimes, outside the borders of Nigeria if need be.

What I’m trying to say is this, it’s piece of cake for them. The demand for chicken in Nigeria is staggering and can never be satisfied.

Of course, the power of adequate financial resources is just high. Anyone willing to sell to malls and big grocery stores should know the thumb rule. Payment 2 - 3 weeks after delivery. That's not a problem. Even big fast food and eateries do same. But selling to those caterers should be "cash and carry". Those ones can owe till thy kingdom come. lol.

I am just surprised that we haul chickens to neighboring countries when frozen chickens are imported in large quantity. Confusion....lol.

To gain a reasonable market share of this business, the competitive edge is to produce different quality strains/breeds of broilers. Yeah. I am kinda interested in free range broilers for pro organic. There are some strains that are tough. But they are all slow growers. Lol. When you allow them run here and there, they just don't get "reckless" weight like those ones in cages and deep litters. Also, they feed well on pastures. I'm so interested in this area.

I think I should get ready to launch a mini hatchery. It's a very nice business if one knows the technical areas. And also knows the importing and licensing aspects of the parents. I'm working on this areas. I know big boys aren't interested in the slow growers, so, it's fine...I gat a way to it. And who knows, those fast growers can come in later. But from the look of the situation, Ross and Cobbs are the way forward for 4 to 10 weeks broiler production. One needs to look into it very well before leaping.

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Re: ... by kripen(m): 5:27pm On Sep 11, 2019
Pls what should I administer to my day old birds that are just 5 days now. They are dying I have neva experience maltality like this b4. I bought Agrited.
Re: ... by amani337(m): 11:26am On Sep 13, 2019
What could be this affecting this my bird. It has been getting bigger for 2 weeks now. The bird is 4 weeks old today, the runt of the litter. Always looking depressed with a ruffled feather. That's its condition since the last 2weeks without getting better or worse

Re: ... by amani337(m): 11:34am On Sep 13, 2019
It's poop is very normal
Re: ... by Nobody: 1:09pm On Sep 13, 2019
amani337:
What could be this affecting this my bird. It has been getting bigger for 2 weeks now. The bird is 4 weeks old today, the runt of the litter. Always looking depressed with a ruffled feather. That's its condition since the last 2weeks without getting better or worse
Can it stand on its legs?
Re: ... by amani337(m): 1:20pm On Sep 13, 2019
EMMAACHILE:

Can it stand on its legs?
Yes
Re: ... by Nobody: 3:30pm On Sep 13, 2019
amani337:

Yes
Have you used any drugs since the past week?
Re: ... by amani337(m): 5:04pm On Sep 13, 2019
EMMAACHILE:

Have you used any drugs since the past week?
No. I'm doing organic
Re: ... by Nobody: 9:08pm On Sep 13, 2019
amani337:

No. I'm doing organic
Try and use an antibiotic or else it could be too late.
Re: ... by Botanistbbb: 5:50pm On Sep 14, 2019
Pls how can one control Newcastle disease among birds after vaccinating they are still showing the symptoms and some are turning neck
Re: ... by Vos1(m): 3:04pm On Sep 16, 2019
Turks:
None that we know of. Cobb, Marshal, Ross parent stock eggs are shipped in directly from the core producers like aviagen, Cobbvantress etc.

You know how the big guys love to dominate the market with their unique breeds unlike the AA+ that’s all over the place.
Please I will need your WhatsApp contact I need doc
Re: ... by Nobody: 11:19pm On Sep 16, 2019
Vos1:

Please I will need your WhatsApp contact I need doc
+2348026360598
Re: ... by Nobody: 11:20pm On Sep 16, 2019
Botanistbbb:
Pls how can one control Newcastle disease among birds after vaccinating they are still showing the symptoms and some are turning neck
admacine or virucine or any antiviral with a good multivitamin/antibiotic
Re: ... by Turks: 4:38am On Sep 19, 2019
08026360598
Vos1:

Please I will need your WhatsApp contact I need doc
Re: ... by Turks: 4:39am On Sep 19, 2019
Thanks boss
EMMAACHILE:

+2348026360598
Re: ... by Abiola2akin: 7:42am On Sep 19, 2019
Good Morning House, have been following this page for a while now.
I Need Help Pls.
I Found some black poo in my cage this morning,
I gave them first gomboro 5 days ago.
They are 14 days old
Non is sick at the moment
Re: ... by woffie: 9:14am On Sep 20, 2019
EMMAACHILE:
Can it stand on its legs?
.
Pls oga Emma can i pls have your contact
Re: ... by Turks: 4:34pm On Sep 21, 2019
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Nature will be at the centre/heart of the training because nature is the origin of all living things. Building your poultry in a nature like Environment helps them build a very strong immune system, improve their quality of life, and subsequently the quality of meat/egg you consume.


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Re: ... by Nobody: 5:22pm On Sep 22, 2019
Our private label concentrate from Germany has arrived. This is for 2000kg feed. This will be mixed with some probotics and enzymes in order to avoid drugs as much as possible.

Preparing to raise for last part of the year for at least 200-350 broilers.

For the first time, I will be aiming to raise without antibiotics.
Re: ... by Cassie74: 5:51pm On Sep 22, 2019
EMMAACHILE:
Our private label concentrate from Germany has arrived. This is for 2000kg feed. This will be mixed with some probotics and enzymes in order to avoid drugs as much as possible.

Preparing to raise for last part of the year for at least 200-350 broilers.

For the first time, I will be aiming to raise without antibiotics.

Can't wait... kiss

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Re: ... by Nobody: 7:51pm On Sep 22, 2019
EMMAACHILE:
Our private label concentrate from Germany has arrived. This is for 2000kg feed. This will be mixed with some probotics and enzymes in order to avoid drugs as much as possible.

Preparing to raise for last part of the year for at least 200-350 broilers.

For the first time, I will be aiming to raise without antibiotics.


Lovely. Are you growing Cobbs or Ross?

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Re: ... by Nobody: 7:52pm On Sep 22, 2019
Pistotita:


Lovely. Are you growing Cobbs or Ross?
Cobb 500

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Re: ... by Nobody: 8:59pm On Sep 22, 2019
EMMAACHILE:

Cobb 500
I guess you are growing them for 7 -10 weeks. That's like saying you want each to get to around 4kg to 6kg, or more. Though, I don't know the content of your conc, but looks like you are aiming at more than 6kg chickens.

And how weeks do you intend raising them? And what is the estimated weight of feed per bird?

How is the market at your end? Selling live? Or are you processing them? Like how much per bird?
Re: ... by Nobody: 9:05pm On Sep 22, 2019
Pistotita:

I guess you are growing them for 7 -10 weeks. That's like saying you want each to get to around 4kg to 6kg, or more. Though, I don't know the content of your conc, but looks like you are aiming at more than 6kg chickens.

And how weeks do you intend raising them? And what is the estimated weight of feed per bird?

How is the market at your end? Selling live? Or are you processing them? Like how much per bird?
Target duration: 6-9 weeks
Target weight: 3-4kg
Feed to be consumed: 5.5-8kg
Fcr: 1.6 to 2
Purpose :Sell some in dressed weight/frozen and keep some for family consumption.

We want to test the market if possible with free antibiotic broilers.

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