₦airaland Forum

Chegesnd:
We know the Spin Doctors who did the news.
They are the same people who are afraid of Obi's towering posture.

Unfortunately, those who cannot cover the Moon with their palms cannot eclipse the Sun, no matter how quixotic they are!

Political re-alignment is part of the game.
If Obi feels El-rufai will be an asset to his political journey, who says they cannot work together?

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See consolation….obi towering posture indeed your yes daddy agulu packaged fraud will be lucky to win any state outside his tribal enclave. The Muslim/Muslim propaganda he used to sway voters in the last election won’t work for him this time and the dynamics have changed except you just want to continue deceiving yourself that he still as the capacity to secure 6million vote he got in the last election

DeltaFire:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/peter-obi-wont-get-labour-party-ticket-in-2027-arabambi/

wahala for the agulu lamba king and ipobidient minions a political prostitute who stand for nothing but just play on religious and tribal sentiments to sway vote from gullible and lousy minorities from a segment of the country. How can one person claim loyalty to 2 different political parties and yet he calls himself a democrat……bitter obi will never be the president of Nigeria and that’s Fact

nairalandkachy1:
https://x.com/PeterObi/status/1964726744797061626?s=19

Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/8514181/bloody-weekend-102-killed-borno#136717460

the chief complainer is back….I thought he told us his doctor ask him to take some rest off his online duty as the online plesident a day without complaining is like taking away toy from a toddler

Eboofa:
Any person that falls into the trap of the ronu crowd is on his own, rent in Lagos ...build in your state of origin! Nuff said! The evil ones have revealed their hand and intent!

good…..that advise should be given to your chest beating blodas who have claimed to buy the whole land in lagos Una go learn the hardway, let them leave their region underdeveloped and continue developing Lagos

Lezzlie:
Yes, after the Abuja and Lagos result what do you expect. Never happened in Nigeria's electoral history before.

And then his home state loss too .

yes, that’s why he is the plesident of social media since winning that 2 places is what it takes to be president of social media….Dey play😂😂😂

Lezzlie:
At least you know the truth

yes, the truth that your agulu packaged fraud is a social media plesident and not Nigerias president

Lezzlie:
Obi did more truly and defeated Timubu.

yes, he defeated Tinubu on SM, that’s why he is the Social media plesident

Curious345:
It's going to be really difficult for tinubu to retain his presidential seat come 2027 because the Igbo the South South and the North are not voting for him

dreamer dreamer, it’s time to wake up and stop sleeping

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/el-rufai-storm-church-gathering-in-imo-campaigns-for-voter-registration-video/

the politics of 2027 have started in earnest…..they about to sell a dummy to our ipobidient blodas their is always a willing buyer. Their new found saint is about to active their MuMu botton

DuttyChuks:
No, no rest. Keep suffering for a country that doesn't value you.

what value did he add to tiny Anambala? Nigerians are wiser, we don’t reward a failure with a higher office

ogododo:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/06/doctor-advised-me-to-rest-peter-obi-discloses-current-health-situation/

😂😂😂😂 he no easy to be a troll…..trolling Tinubu at every opportunity and seeking for attention as now had his toll on him Cho Cho Cho like a sissy na only you be the presidential candidate wey go lose election? He should go and get some rest and leave trolling Tinubu who is not even aware of his existence

Newsgeek24:
https://news360ng.com/breaking-ex-lagos-guber-candidate-gbadebo-rhodes-vivour-joins-adc/

coalition of election losers……they are so desperate for power they keep jumping from party to party. They stand for nothing. I hope he will be contesting for the Anambala governorship election and not Lagos we have long rejected him and he is politically dead in Lagos politics and to the bias mod that ban my account for giving those uncultured children of hate there well deserved response on every thread you can never silence me, we die here

Drforsuiciders:
U just said it all. Nothing more nothing less bitches aren't loyal bro

you just lack sense. Do you know the reason the girl call it off with the monster? If she was your sister would you have made this statement? So her disloyalty is enough reason to have her killed?some of you are not fit to live amongst humans and your mindset just revealed you are a potential threat to human life.

Hardeybohwarley:
I forgot to mention, he is an expert though. Almost a decade in the game.

thats good. Experience is what you need in the poultry business to grow.

Hardeybohwarley:
I have a friend who runs a mini poultry farm and I can tell you from experience that it's not easy raising pullet to point of lay.

The cost of raising them till they start laying will set you back.

He bought a drug for them today and it cost 32k.

abeg tell am, poultry farming is not for the faint hearted…..it is very expensive to run and there is no guarantee that they will all survive that’s why you need to be tutored by someone who as the knowledge or just buy point of lay, at this stage the risk in minimal.

billionman:
This will make economic sense if you use the egg regularly for commercial purpose. It won't make sense for domestic use, cost of raising the chicken is high too

exactly, except he is raising them for commercial purpose. The 10chicks may not even survive to a month. Raising chick from day old is like nursing a baby. They need proper care and constant heat till they start growing feathers. The stress of raising just 10 chicks doesn’t even worth it and no hatchery will sell 10chick to you because a carton contains 50 chicks.

babatee126:
Hello Nairalanders,

With the way the price of everything is shooting up, especially food items, many of us are looking for ways to save money and still eat well. A crate of eggs that used to be a "last resort" protein is now becoming a luxury item.
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This got me thinking: with the current price of eggs in the market, would it be cheaper to just raise my own chickens for eggs?

I see many people asking this question, so I decided to do a proper breakdown based on today's prices in Nigeria. Let's settle this debate once and for all. Is it truly cheaper to raise your own layers or should you just keep buying from the market?

The Cost of Buying Eggs in Nigeria (As of Late 2025)

First, let's look at what we are trying to beat. The price of a crate of eggs fluctuates, but as of now, you're looking at anywhere from ₦5,000 to ₦6,000 in cities like Lagos and Abuja, depending on the size and where you buy from.
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At the farm gate, it might be a bit lower, around ₦4,800, but after the middlemen add their own costs, the price shoots up.
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So, let's use an average of ₦5,500 per crate as our benchmark.

The Real Cost of Raising Your Own Chickens for Eggs

To figure this out, we need to look at all the costs involved from day-old chick to the point they start laying eggs (which is usually around 18-22 weeks).

Let's assume we want to start small with 10 layers.

1. Cost of Day-Old Chicks (Pullets): You don't want to buy broilers if you want eggs; you need layers, specifically pullets. Good quality day-old layer chicks (like Isa Brown) from reputable hatcheries cost between ₦1,200 and ₦1,500 per chick.
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Total for 10 chicks: 10 x ₦1,350 = ₦13,500
2. Feeding Costs (The Biggest Expense): This is where most of your money will go. A chicken eats in stages, and each stage has a different type of feed.

Chick Mash (0-8 weeks): A 25kg bag costs between ₦13,000 and ₦19,000.
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Let's use an average of ₦16,000. Your 10 chicks will consume about one bag during this period.
Grower Mash (8-18 weeks): A 25kg bag is around ₦15,000 - ₦19,500.
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Let's average it at ₦17,000. Your birds will eat roughly 3-4 bags during this phase. (4 x ₦17,000 = ₦68,000)
Layer Mash (18 weeks onwards): This is what they'll eat throughout their laying life. A 25kg bag costs about ₦18,500.
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Once they start laying, 10 hens will consume about one 25kg bag every 2-3 weeks.
Total Feed Cost to Point-of-Lay (First 18 weeks): ₦16,000 (chick mash) + ₦68,000 (grower mash) = ₦84,000

3. Medications and Vaccines: You can't escape this if you want your birds to survive. You'll need to vaccinate against diseases like Newcastle and Gumboro.

Vaccines: A vial of 1000 doses for ND-IB might cost around ₦3,070, but you'll likely buy from a vet who breaks it down.
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Essential Drugs: You'll also need anti-coccidial drugs, dewormers, and stress-reducing vitamins.
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Estimated cost for a small flock for the first year: Let's budget a realistic ₦10,000 - ₦15,000 to be safe.
4. Housing (Coop) and Equipment: This is a one-time cost. You can build a simple coop yourself with wood, wire mesh, and roofing sheets.

DIY Coop: You could spend between ₦30,000 and ₦70,000 depending on the size and materials.
Feeders and Drinkers: For 10 birds, budget about ₦5,000 - ₦8,000.
Let's take a modest one-time setup cost of ₦40,000.

The Grand Total (Initial Investment)

Chicks: ₦13,500
Feed (to point-of-lay): ₦84,000
Medications: ₦15,000
Housing/Equipment: ₦40,000
TOTAL INITIAL COST: ~₦152,500
This is the money you spend before you see your first egg.

So, When Do You Break Even?

A good, healthy layer will lay about 5-6 eggs a week. With 10 hens, you can expect about 50-60 eggs per week, which is almost 2 crates.

Value of eggs per week: 2 crates x ₦5,500 = ₦11,000
Cost of feed per week (Layers Mash): They will eat about half a bag a week, which is roughly ₦9,250.
Weekly Profit (on paper): ₦11,000 (eggs) - ₦9,250 (feed) = ₦1,750

With this, it would take a very long time to recover your initial ₦152,500 investment.

The Verdict: Is It Cheaper?

From a purely Naira-for-Naira perspective, for the first year, NO, it is not cheaper to raise your own chickens for eggs than to buy them. The initial setup cost and the high price of feed are the biggest factors.

However, this is not the full story. For a more detailed look at the long-term costs versus benefits, you can check out this comprehensive guide: [url="https://chickenstarter.com/is-raising-backyard-chickens-cheaper-than-buying-eggs/"]Is Raising Backyard Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs[/url]?

But Wait! There Are Other Benefits (The "Intangibles"

Freshness and Quality: You cannot compare the taste and quality of a fresh egg from your backyard with one that has been in storage for weeks. The yolk is richer, and you know exactly what your chickens ate.
Pest Control: Chickens are amazing at clearing your compound of insects, weeds, and other pests.
Source of Meat: At the end of their laying cycle (usually 1.5 - 2 years), these birds become a source of meat for the pot.
Fertilizer: Chicken manure is gold for anyone who has a small garden. It's a free, high-quality fertilizer.
Conclusion

If your only goal is to save money on eggs immediately, then raising chickens is probably not for you right now, especially with the high cost of feed.

However, if you see it as a long-term project and you value the benefits of fresh, healthy food, self-sufficiency, and the experience of raising animals, then it is an incredibly rewarding venture. The costs become more manageable in the second year when your major one-time expenses (like the coop) are already covered.

What do you guys think? Have you tried raising your own layers? What was your experience with the costs? Let's discuss

op I will advise you to continue buying your eggs from the retail store because what you just outlined is not feasible. I’m a poultry farmer and I own a poultry farm, not a very large farm but in commercial quantity.

Let me start by telling you that, a carton of pullet contains 50 chicks and 1 extra. No one will sell 10 chicks to you at day old except you are buying from a brooder. I just restock last month and the price of one is 1,800 and price is not stable. They change from week to week and also base on demand.

Except you are raising them for commercial purpose, I will advise not to waste your time venturing into egg production. Poultry is not an all comer affair and I am telling this as an experience farmer of over 6yrs and it’s not for faint hearted

Poultry farming expecially for egg production is serious business and if you don’t have the experience or someone experienced in it to guide you through, you will regret investing your money into it. It is capital intensive, start from the housing, cage, feeding, drugs and vaccines. All this are not cheap.

To raise just 100 layers to the point of lay, aside from housing and cage. It will cost you close to a million, if not more than that and you will also factor in the numbers that will survive because not all of them will make it to the point of laying except you have an experience hand to guide you through or else premium tears await you.

There is so much I would have love to break down for you but time will not permit. Just save yourself the stress and continue buying from the store. People don’t know the effort farmers put in it before you have a poultry egg on your plate the hike in price is due to the cost of production and feed though it’s gradually coming down but the middle men are also to be blamed for the hike because of their greed