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I’ve seen loads mate.

femora007:
Its very rare to see a broiler cock mate with hen natural 'cos of their weight. Any contrary opinion?

Apt!

God bless you too sir

Pistotita:
Dearest Emmaachile and Turks,

I am actually working on a program and it warrants poultry with vegetable farming. A friend recommended this thread and I must say you guys nailed it. What I appreciated most is emphasis on withdrawal of antibiotics at the right time. Infact, when I checked most of the methods you preach, they are standard in accordance with excellent farming style. For example, I read where Turks explained why crumbles should be used for chicks instead of mash. But many really don't pay attention to such details. And with Emmachile's analysis of different feeding pattern, how each breed responds to feeding habit was cool (if selling chicken parts separately after processing, one needs to choose the right breed to make high profit, and breast weight is something to look very well into). And many still don't realise the importance of lighthning. I read where Turks mentioned that too. But the truth is that all these principles have been documented by experts, and people just don't pay attention to details. Anyway, it's really nice what you guys did here.

Next level should be optimum production by monitoring humidity, temperature, and having the right air speed (ventilation) inside pen so you can achieve 3.8 to 4 kg at the time specified in their performance objectives booklets.

I always tell people that knowing the concept of what one is doing is powerful. And special thank to Lahify. Mehn! There are still many smart guys around.

I told my friend that poultry is actually straight forward. The main challenge is to curb theft. Though, might not be as profitable as veggie, but it's just straight forward. Anyone can do it excellently. Profit is sure. Mortality can be zero.

Good work. And may God bless you all. Amen!

Great!

aysnoopy:
I think I am currently in ur group. we once chat on whatsapp b4.
I just discover dat now

Kindly send a Whatsapp message. 08026360598

Thank you.

aysnoopy:
Thanks Sir. I really appreciate u..
The birds are from FIDAN, I gave dem gumboro today but after giving dem, den are all feeling cold and scratching dere body.. I hope d vaccine is okay.
Also, can I have d vaccination and medication chart that's best for birds
I'll like to join ur whatsapp.. Can I have ur number so I can communicate with u and also join ur whatsapp group if u av.
I'll like to know d best drug to be giving dem as well.
I've 1 mortality out of 125 yesterday and I don't know y coz dey are all fine yesterday. One is also looking sick last night but it's getting better after I isolate it..
They are 8 days today

Breeedwell is a really good feed and I’m sure they’re adding weight like no man’s business. For every strain/breed, there’s a feeding and weight gain chart, what farm are the birds from?

Ask your supplier for a vaccination chart sir as this should have come with the birds from the onset. Chat us up on whatsapp in the likelihood you don’t get one.

Lasota and Gumboro on the same day? Please don’t, it might mean a death sentence for the flock. Give a vaccine at a time. Either of the vaccine can come first depending on the virus outbreak history within your vicinity.

What’s their average weight right now? 250g or close? Do let us know. Thanks

aysnoopy:
Thanks a lot. I'm using breedwell starter to feed dem and also one died today. they are all okay last nite but this morning, I notice it doesn't wish food like other so I pick it out d pen and try to give to it embazin forte. d bird eyes were close and within 20mins, it just fell off and die immediately..
they are 7 days today.. please can u attach d drug schedule you're also using?
I'm planning to give them either lasota or gumboro tomorrow..

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Generalj007:
If you don't mind bro, I have a whatapp group of poultry farmers, sharing your
experience so far will help inspire someone. To join the whatsapp group drop your
number and I will add you up.

Isolate it from the lot. This is always the first thing to do.

Staggering means it’s lost sense of coordination. Other noticeable symptoms? Vita flash? What’s that?

What feed are they currently on?

Kindly withdraw the drugs you’re giving. Give plain water or vitamins for two days, get and administer amoxycol (Amoxillin+Colistin) for 5 days.

You should see a remarkable difference in the flock in general. Feed us back if there’s no difference.

aysnoopy:
someone should help me
one of my birds is not okay. couldn't walk well, just staggering. also I want u to help me look into dere poo if it's normal.
they are 6days today. please what can I do so that others won't be affected..

also, this is d drug I've been using since dere 3rd day
Turks Emmachile, I need ur attention sirs

Apologies Sir. If I show you our whatsapp, you’d be surprised at how quickly our timeline moves. Sincere apologies once again. You’d do well to send reminders from time to time.

amani337:
Follow up my ass. It takes u eternity to reply messages and when u do, u don't reply all. I asked u for vaccination schedule after u supplied me my last stock but it took u days to view the message, even at that u didn't reply. Here u are preaching follow up. The only good thing is that u are a trusted supplier that's why I buy from u. This is not intended to spoil business for u but to make u improve on ur customer service.

Good thing we’re on Afrimash

Botanistbbb:
Kindly visit this site.....

Afrimash. com
My cent for you

Prices are gradually easing downwards. Keep a watchful eye and a listening ear for when the prices would be favorable.

vickifeanyi47:
Hello gurus in the house, I have been a silent follower from the beginning of this thread. I must commend you all for offering vital informations and sharing of ideas for the benefit of all. Can I stock broiler say this week or next ? I want to rear all season not minding festive season only. I am of the view that prices of DOC will flare up next month. Is it wise to stock now?

We don’t just supply, we follow up and tend to your challenges from day 1-day slaughter/sale.

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bixton:
Good Evening Sir,
Please where would you recommend someone to get broilers to raise........
A friend intends to get about 500 broilers and 50 turkey to raise, which farm have good breeds for purchase.....
Location is in the south south.

Higher.

vasenda:
Price for Thursday 14th August, 2019 is already around #250. If the Nigerian border is closed, frozen chicken dealers and cold room owners will go back to farming and this will force the price of DOC broiler to go up this year.

There’s a lot involved but oh well,

EMMAACHILE:
Then why are all the other hatcheries complaining of Olam?
I deal with facts here as seen in the link. Olam is Africa's biggest hatchery and feedmill.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201709120029.html

Agrited just announced building a new large hatchery by agrotop am sure to counter this or compete with Olam. It's all good for the consumer market. Prices of meat and eggs will surely be affordable to anyone in the long run.

Maybe because the north. Have you been to Zartech? I doubt it. Visit before you draw a conclusion. Bear in mind Zartech is strictly livestock.

EMMAACHILE:
Olam is larger than both. If you notice the prices since Olam came into the mix, the Era of sub N300 plus seems to be over.
Olam prices are always below N200 and that seems to make others adjust their prices from reaching the roof.

Isn’t this why big birds dominate the market?
You couldnt possibly compete if you came to the market with 5weeks old birds.

EMMAACHILE:
September is way too earlty
That's about 12 weeks to Christmas

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chigomiced:
Between

Turks
Poultry plaza
Afrimash

Whose sells the cheapest day old chicks

Late September or early October

eddyline:
to get a very good weight and escape the exorbitant prices experienced during stock up of day old chicks for Christmas, what time would you recommend for someone to start stocking Christmas chicks?

Olam never dictates the prices bro. Agrited and Zartech do. They’re the pacesetters.

EMMAACHILE:
I don't see doc going above 250 naira max. Olam is always below 200 naira and seem to be dictating the prices for now.

Pen
Light
Coal pot
Drinkers
Feeders
Chicks
Feed
Wood shaving
Vaccines
Antibiotics

tolulopegrace:
Hello, Good Morning. I Would Like To Raise 100 broiler Chickens for Christmas, I want to do this for the first time. I would like to know how much it would cost and all necessary things I would be needing. Thanks

- Always start out your day old broilers with calcium supplements. Examples are UltraCal D, Asbona, Calcimax etc. This helps them develop strong bones and helps ward off splayed feet as a a result of weak legs to carry the bird’s weight especially in broilers.

- The best feed for your day old broilers is CRUMBLES. Speaking from experience. Each grain constitutes all the necessary nutrients unlike the mash where some are separated by the birds whilst feeding. Examples are Ultima, Breedwell, Hybrid, New Hope, Happy Chicken/Happy Turkey feed etc

- There are lighting regimens for different birds. Endeavor to follow these lighting regimen in order to get the best weight out of your birds. For instance; Day old birds are to be given light for up to 23hrs. They require just 1 hr darkness for the first few days & before it increases to about 9hrs of darkness.

- Make sure you use Fliptop feeders for the first 2-3weeks for the sake of feed economy as well as good litter management. Most farmers make use of red tray feeders which to be honest isn’t really economical in terms of feed utilization for the birds as a lot of wastage sets in as a result of them climbing into the tray feeders and scattering the feed, defecating & eating from the feed at the same time. A Coccidiosis outbreak can occur as a result of this.

- Ensure you provide adequate drinkers & feeders for your birds. Water is life as the saying goes. Broilers especially can actually die as a result of inadequate water for digestion proper digestion to take place.

...to be continued

Lol. All those danfos in Lagos are guilty of these symptoms

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dushman04:
Evening everyone

Looking for chicken supplier of Layers to Abuja (around 500-1000) ,either chicks or point of Lay, kind point me out to anybody who can help with this . Thanks

Thanks for the mention sir

PapalsBull:
Cc turks

It’s the other way around in Lagos

Overcast today.

Talk to Preemah Agro. Not only do we supply day old chicks, we also follow up & recommend good hatcheries as well as breeds that give outstanding results. We also give reports on the current trends in the poultry world.

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bigthingz:
Hello fellow farmers. I am trying to re-stock kindly advise me which company have the best doc outthere in the market that will yeild 90+ % in laying eventually. Which include less mortality, start laying 18-20wks , no major sickness etc. All things being equal. Thanks in anticipation.

Thanks a lot sir!! God bless you loads.

jamp:
Very correct bro. That herbal stuff is really killing farmers.

Keep up the good work. I know you were kicked out of one group for saying the hard truth on herbal farming.

Sure sir. We'd do our best..

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You can always book for your day old chicks with us

Langdon2016:
Oga Turks, please I would need your guidance this time, I want to venture into layers and I need someone to put me through. I would like to have a chat with you if you don't mind, kindly send me your phone number please

My advice? Always give calcium from day one as sometimes, these commercial feeds are calcium deficient. They have to be augmented for.

Lalakas:
Some of my birds can't walk, they sit to eat. I have being giving them calcium.

Seeing small improvement. Any recommendations?

They seem to be having bigger legs. They sit to eat most of the time

Broilers too have wahala. If na cockerel no issue

Amin’Total
Vitaminolyte
Miavit

dionpholly:
Can anyone recommend a good multivitamin and blood tonic for broilers chick

If you’re not ready to get you hands dirty and your clothes soiled, don’t go herbal/organic.


So many farmers have gotten it wrong all because they want to go organic thereby branding a particular hatchery or distributor as bad.

Too much Drugs or herbal concoction stunts the growth of birds. Everything should be in moderation.


Your bird is as good as what it eats. Always remember this.

Basic requirements of Poultry birds:

Good & quality chicks/Poults (We supply)
Dry litter
Adequate ventilation
Good lighting
Good/Balanced nutrition
Cool Clean water
1% drug.


With the above said, stick to the above and you’ll hardly ever go wrong. If you have issues with your flock, don’t be quick to administer drugs. It should be your last resort.

Fix the underlying issue/s first before eventually administering drugs else the problem with recur.

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Chiadi10:
Please how many egg would a layer chicken lay in a day