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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 9:43am On Jul 26, 2020 |
wisdomline: Thank you for sharing your insights. I am trying to see the easiest way for me to capture the termites on a large scale at the cheapest cost possible. Cartons are not available to me, but I have an abundance of rice straws and stalks, so that seems to be the most economical option for me. My location is very dry. So I have never seen a worm in my farm. But I have a lot in my home garden, I captured some last year in the effort of starting a worm bin, everything was going fine for a bit, but the liquid content in the bin became too much and the worms all died. It was demoralising and since then I haven’t tried again. Knowing chickens love them now, I will definitely give it a another go! Do you use poultry litter only for your worms? 1 Like |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by NativeChicken: 2:51pm On Jul 26, 2020 |
Farouq94: I think for commercial purpose, Karl Hammer has shown that the Compost feed system is the best and most viable option to go with feeding our chickens. Scaling up a cricket farm, worm farm or bsf larvae system sont b an easy feat. A Compost system using the rice hull and other organic inputs should b easier. The good thing is that compost will attract bsf, housefly, worms, crickets and other biota. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by babalolaadebayor(m): 3:39pm On Jul 26, 2020 |
Farouq94:well-done farouq, pls can you share the kerosene lamp photo and incubator, where and like how much I can get it thank you |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by babyboy4every1: 4:47pm On Jul 26, 2020 |
@farouq. You are doing a very great job over there. Ibilief the best way to invite more termites is through the use of planks. I mean the flat one. It invite thousands of them when i used 2 flat plank and they are not of normal Length. It might also depends on location anyway. But for my area, just put 2/3 planks on the ground and see how many termites you see after few days. Also, my chicks also like crickets. They rush them whenever i give them. I would have done this research two years ago but my job has been a restriction. I am a transporter, i leave very early and come home late except one in while that i come home early. Also let see the picture and the configuration of the kerosene Incubator. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by babyboy4every1: 5:05pm On Jul 26, 2020 |
Does your Incubator look like the ones below. This is one is dual. It uses electricity as well as lantern. How do you regulate the temperature. For someone that is not always around, do you think, he/she can use the kerosene one. I blif if the temperature is too much and i wasn't around what do you think will happen
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 9:22am On Jul 27, 2020 |
NativeChicken: Remember his compost includes a diverse ingredient including cereals, bread, pasta and other restaurant waste. So its only natural that his compost pile will provide a diverse food source for his chickens. I do not have access to food waste on a large scale, so when I eventually go the compost route, it will not be as rich as his, so I will still need alternative sources to make sure the chickens will be well fed. I think it really depends on your location. I have several termite mounds in my farm, the only issue is they hide underground so I cannot readily give them to the chickens unless I trap them. So if I see that I can trap a large number of them in the pot, to scale, I will only need bigger clay pots, which again are readily available to me at a very low cost. For the compost system, I don’t have access to green grasses/vegetables year round so that is why I have not fully explored it. But I’m looking forward to starting a garden in the farm where I will be experimenting growing different vegetables year round, so when that kicks off it will benefit this project. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 9:35am On Jul 27, 2020 |
babalolaadebayor: This is the heat inlet, it is attached outside the incubator and that is where I keep the kerosene lamp. Though there is another one inside the incubator, but I prefer to use this one because there is a fan attached which sucks in the heat and circulates around the incubator. I have posted a full pic of the incubator on the first page of this thread. Got it for 75k, check the National Board for Technology Incubation near your location, they make a range of agricultural tools. 1 Like
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 9:40am On Jul 27, 2020 |
babyboy4every1: Yes that is how my incubator looks like. But if you look at the pic I posted, mine has a thermostat attached on top so I’m able to see the temperature and humidity of the incubator. It appears yours doesn’t have it, so you need to get that portable thermometer and put it inside. You certainly need to be close if you’re using an incubator like this. So maybe you can teach someone how to control and turn the eggs. Worst case scenario when your temp gets too high, the embryos will suffer heat injury and die or hatch with deformities. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by wisdomline: 12:10pm On Jul 27, 2020 |
Farouq94: Yes, whilst following the process above. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 5:23pm On Jul 27, 2020 |
wisdomline: Okay, will try that. Thanks! |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 5:29pm On Jul 27, 2020 |
I made some fresh Neem-Aloe extract yesterday for my chicks. I usually drink some from each batch, its very bitter but then its a medicinal powerhouse. With this and other bio-security measures, most of your poultry diseases will be taken care of. This is what it looks like Note: Its preferred that you store your organic medicines in glass jars or clay pots: these do not absorb flavor neither do they leach chemicals. If you don’t have them available, use safe plastics. They usually have ‘HDPE free’ written underneath them.
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 3:24pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Its my favorite day of the week again! Day 20 and I have chicks hatching by the minute. My chickens are still giving me consistent number of eggs every week, and I’m sure its because more than half of them are hybrids, so they lay more eggs than the average local chicken. By the year end I should have hundreds of chicken if production continues consistently. The issue of feeding is still being explored and I’m excited for the prospects. 2 Likes
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by nams77: 3:49pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Farouq94:Guy i envy you. I just wish i had same stuff going on here. Chicken stew on point everyday,twice on a Sunday Anyway, i am planning on relocating in the near future and i will have a large expanse of land around. I have been thinking of this chicken thing and other agro biz i can do 1 Like |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by nams77: 3:59pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Farouq94:What is noiler? Or do u mean broiler? |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by QTCL(m): 11:37am On Jul 29, 2020 |
I checked out some videos on youtube as i am trying to see how best i can run a kero lamp incubator without a fan,i was able to see some videos without fans,as i dont have constant electricity and i am not willing to spend any extra money on that to power the fan,so i have decided to build one without a fan, can you kindly connect me with the builder of your incubator,my location is Lagos. Farouq94: |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by gbemmytop(m): 8:25pm On Jul 31, 2020 |
Weldone op, can you Pls share how u prepared this Neem-aloe combo and how it's used. I intend preparing a strong antibiotic for my birds, I believe this would be good. Thanks. Farouq94: |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 12:29pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
nams77: Noiler is a cross between broiler and cockerel 1 Like |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 12:30pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
QTCL: The person is in Kano, you can contact him on 0703 092 3024 1 Like |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 12:31pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
gbemmytop: I shared it on page 3 of this thread, under Disease and Prevention/Treatment |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 12:36pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
Those asking what the fulani eco-type chicken look like, this is a picture of my biggest hen. I initially thought it was a noiler if not for the color of eggs she lays. Her eggs are always big, and light cream in color.
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by nams77: 1:03pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
Farouq94:Wow! Learnt something. Is cockrel the native local male fowl? |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 1:12pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
nams77: No the cockerels they use are like the American local chickens, much bigger than ours. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Excel70: 5:03pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
Farouq94:Bro how do you prepare this Barka we sallah |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 9:40pm On Aug 01, 2020 |
Excel70: I shared the details on page 3 of the thread. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 12:09pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
I had wanted to start breeding guineas last year when I bought 300 eggs. Unfortunately, I got them from a bad source, half of them were bad (improper storage), I took them to the hatchery and got very bad results. I think I ended up with about 40 keets at the end, of which I had a very high mortality rate. At the end I ended up with 14 grown guineas, more than half were male so I had to dispose of them. And I know have 4 guineas, I have been getting eggs from them since April. I realized my incubator capacity was actually 400 eggs and not 300, as I always have one compartment free, so I decided to buy more guinea eggs to fill it up. I’m hoping to have at least 200 guineas before the season ends, then choose the best 50 and keep them as my breeding stock for next year, fingers crossed! I like how low maintenance the grown guineas are (but they are very high maintenance when they are small), they fly away from the farm to look for more food, and just recently we realized that they’ve been laying eggs under one bush near the farm. So even though they can be domesticated, they still have that wild -bird instinct. Here’s a picture of my 10 days old keet from my most recent hatch, I’m looking forward to having hundreds of them. 3 Likes
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Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by mojid22000: 5:06pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Farouq94: Very correct �� 1 Like |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by strenghtt: 5:19pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Farouq94:wow! Pls what is d power wattage consumption of your incubator and how long can it last in a day? Pls can u show how your fan was positioned inn d incubator |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by jidestroud(m): 7:21pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 7:41pm On Aug 03, 2020 |
jidestroud: They are in the same league with local chickens, very slow growers. Unless you get the jumbo guineas, those ones are HUGE and cannot even fly. |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by sodeeqsulaimon88(m): 1:36pm On Aug 04, 2020 |
Hello my Boss in the house I'll like to ask some questions I i was opportuned to see my grandma cockerel eating maggot even when feed was made available.my questions are 1.is it possible to rear chicken using maggots only with No feed 2.can we mix broiler feed with maggot if yes in what ratio |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by NativeChicken: 6:35pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
sodeeqsulaimon88: No you cannot feed chickens only on maggot. Maggot is predominantly protein with cp value of 30-65% depending on the substrate it was grown or fed on. You will still need a carbohydrate source, vitamins and minerals to balance maggot as feed. Also, mixing maggot with any commercial feed would most likely result in protein waste unless u are feeding an animal that requires a higer protein feed eg u can add maggot to starter to feed turkey poults aince they require around 34- 28% protein diet. However, with the right formula, maggot is a great way to reduce our poultry and livestock feed cost by up to 40% or more. The best maggot larvae to use is the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae. Our common housefly larvae can b used also, but u have to be careful both 4 ur own sake and ur livestock as housefly can spread harmful diseases. However, the use of various techniques such as fermentation, drying etc can be used to make it safer. Pls also go online and read up on it both on google and youtube 3 Likes |
Re: My Pet Project: Is It Economically Feasible To Rear Local Chickens Commercially? by Farouq94(m): 10:55am On Aug 06, 2020 |
@nativechicken how are you chicks doing? I experienced a major setback this week with rats. My first hatch, 54 chicks, have been reduced to less than 15 within three days. It is very disheartening to see your hard-work being wiped out by pests. My biggest cat was stolen so thats what made them come back, and the other cat I have is next to useless. Now I have to make all my cages rat-proof and cement all the tiny openings. I never knew rats could eat a one month old chick until I saw what they do them. They kill them and eat out their intestines. Very pesky creatures! 1 Like 1 Share |
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