Beginner’s Guide to Poultry Farming in Nigeria: Cost, Profit & Practical Setup Tips

Poultry farming is one of the most misunderstood — yet potentially rewarding — agribusiness ventures in Nigeria. For many, it’s seen as a last resort when jobs are hard to come by. For others, it appears to be an easy way to tap into the high demand for chicken and eggs — only to end up losing money instead of making it.

Interestingly, poultry farming can be a highly profitable and successful business — but only when approached with the right mindset, strategy, and execution. Passion alone isn’t enough; without proper Poultry business plan, cost control, and market insight, even the most enthusiastic poultry farmer can struggle to break even.

This guide is for everyone — whether you’re a complete beginner, an investor exploring poultry as a business opportunity, or an existing farmer who hasn’t been able to turn a profit. At naijaonlinebiz, our ultimate interest is to see you succeed and build a sustainable agribusiness venture.

I’ll walk you through every step I took to start my poultry farming business: the types of poultry businesses you can start that thrives very well in Nigeria, the actual cost of setting up poultry farm in today’s Nigeria, potential profit margins, common challenges in poultry farming, and practical setup tips tailored to different parts of the country — especially regions with poultry-friendly climates like Jos, Ibadan, Oyo, Enugu, Ogun State, Port Harcourt, and more.

But before I proceed, let’s understand what poultry farming really means — especially within the Nigerian context.

What Is Poultry Farming Business?

Poultry farming is the business of raising domesticated birds — especially chickens — for the purpose of producing food such as eggs (from layers) and meat (from broilers). In simple terms, it involves managing birds from day-old chicks to maturity, either for direct sale or for value-added products like processed chicken or packaged eggs.

From my experience, poultry farming goes beyond just raising birds. It is a structured agricultural venture that requires strategic planning, proper housing, nutrition, disease control, and a viable marketing and sales system.

In Nigeria, the two most common types of poultry farming are:

• Broiler production— rearing chickens for meat, typically sold in cycles;
• Layer production— rearing chickens for daily egg production.

Each system has its unique management practices, production timelines, and profit margins.

Chickens remain the most widely farmed poultry birds in Nigeria because they are relatively easy to manage, require less space compared to larger livestock, and offer faster returns on investment. However, I have also seen some poultry farmers raise turkeys, ducks, quails, and guinea fowls too — either to diversify their poultry farming business or to serve niche market demands.

If you’re starting Poultry farming in Nigeria as a beginner, it is best to start on a small scale and then proceed to medium or large scale when you’re confident you can do it  right. When I first started poultry farming in Jos, Plateau State, I started with 100 day-old chicks. That really helps me a lot to scale through.

What makes poultry farming a business is the clear intention to generate income — not just by raising birds. If you can manage cost, apply necessary skills and have a good sales strategy, you’ll be profitable in poultry farming, whether from daily egg sales or meat bird cycles.

Having understood what, the poultry farming business is all about, let’s look at the different types of poultry farming business you can start in Nigeria.

Different Poultry Farming Businesses You Can Start in Nigeria

As I said before, poultry farming isn’t just about raising chickens — there are several practical ways to make money in the poultry business. It all depends on your interest, capital, passion, and how hands-on you want to be.

Here are the most common poultry farming businesses you can venture into in Nigeria:

1. Broiler Farming (for Meat Production): if you’re interested in raising chickens for their meat and selling them, having a fast turnover, then boiler poultry farming is for you. Broilers grow fast — typically ready for market in 5 to 8 weeks. It’s a good option if you want quick returns, especially during festive seasons when meat demand is high.
2. Layer Farming (for Egg Production):
   Layers are hens raised mainly for producing eggs. They are longer-term poultry farming business — but once the birds start laying (around 18–20 weeks), you can generate daily income from egg sales. If you’re interested in raising chicken (hens) and you have enough capital to feed them before they start layering eggs, then poultry layer farming is your best fit.
3. Hatchery and Day-Old Chick Production:
   This is a more advanced and capital-intensive option where you hatch fertile eggs into day-old chicks to supply to other farmers. You’ll need incubators, proper biosecurity, and technical knowledge.
4. Poultry Feed Production:
   If you’re good at formulations or want a supply-focused business, then you can produce and sell poultry feed. Poultry farmers are always looking for affordable, quality feed — so there’s strong demand.
5. Poultry Equipment Supply:
   From drinkers, feeders, and cages to incubators and heating lamps — this line focuses on selling or renting poultry farm equipment. Again, this is also capital intensive. But, it’s ideal if you prefer selling products over handling birds as not everybody can handle domesticated birds.
6. Processed Chicken or Egg Packaging Business:
   This involves buying live birds or eggs from farmers, processing, packaging, and reselling to markets, restaurants, or supermarkets. It adds value and can fetch better profit margins if done well. One good thing about processed chicken or egg packaging business is that it can be done in conjunction with raising chicken for meat or eggs
7. Organic or Free-Range Poultry Farming:
   For farmers targeting health-conscious consumers, raising birds in a free-range system without antibiotics or commercial feed can be a niche but profitable venture. One major pitfall of organic or free-range poultry farming in Nigeria is the security challenges. So, it is not usually practice in Nigeria especially for commercial poultry farming.

How Much Does It Cost to Start Poultry Farming in Nigeria (2025)?

The cost of starting a poultry farming business in Nigeria depends on several key factors— including the type of birds you want to raise (broilers or layers), your entry point into business (small, medium, or commercial), your location, and the kind of housing or setup you’re planning to put up.

From experience, as a beginner it is best to start on small scale, even though; the more birds you raise, the higher your profit margin. So, I’ll breakdown the cost of starting poultry farming in Nigeria based on a small-scale poultry farming (100 birds).

Estimated Cost of Starting poultry farming with 100-day-old chicks (Broilers for Meat)

Profit Potential: If none of the bird die, each mature broiler sells for ₦8,000 – ₦15,000, total revenue from 100 birds will range between ₦800,000 – ₦1,500,000 in 5–8 weeks.

Estimated Cost of Starting poultry farming with 100-day-old chicks (Layers for Eggs)

Profit Potential: if none of the layer die, each healthy layer produces 20–25 eggs per month. With 100 layers, that’s about 2,000–2,500 eggs monthly. At ₦200 – ₦250 per egg (wholesale) for big eggs, you can generate ₦400,000 – ₦625,000 monthly when they start laying eggs steadily — after 5–6 months.

 Key Factors That Can Affect Your Startup Cost

• Location: Costs are higher in urban areas like Lagos or Abuja than in places like Oyo, Jos, or Enugu.
• Housing: Converting an existing structure costs less than building a new pen.
• Feed source: Buying bulk feed or mixing your own feed can reduce cost but requires sufficient knowledge of poultry feed nutrition.
• Mortality rate: Poor management can increase losses and reduce profitability.
• Water and electricity: Borehole access and stable electricity reduce long-term running costs.

Meanwhile, if you don’t have enough fund, you can start with 50 birds and grow gradually from there. Focus more on learning the secrets in the business and minimizing mistakes in your first set than chasing huge profits, this is best way to scale through.

Now, let’s look at why most poultry farms in Nigeria fail and how to avoid them.

Why Most Poultry Farms Fail in Nigeria & How to Avoid It

The truth is that not every poultry farm survives in Nigeria. In fact, many first-time poultry farmers in Nigeria give up after their first set of rearing. But the failure in poultry farming is often avoidable — if you can identify the sign of failure earlier enough.

Here are the top reasons poultry farms fail in Nigeria — and how you can avoid falling into the same trap:

1. Poor Housing, Spacing and Ventilation

Many beginners build cheap poultry pens that lack proper ventilation, drainage, or spacing. When I began poultry farming in 2012, I was heavily affected by this. I nearly lost 20 full-grown boilers as a result of heat stress associated with poor housing and spacing. Poor housing leads to heat stress, suffocation, and diseases.

So, it is important you ensure your poultry house is well-ventilated, spaced enough, raised from the ground, and positioned east–west to reduce heat. Even if it’s a small-scale poultry farm setup, don’t compromise on airflow, space and hygiene.

2. Buying Low-Quality Day-Old Chicks (DOCs)

Buying low-quality day-old chicks is another reason most poultry farms fail in Nigeria. There are different species of chicks, while some are of high quality and viable, others are not. You need to be mindful of this and verify your source. One good thing about those high quality chicks is that they grow fast, within 5 weeks they’ve grown to market size and are due for sell. But the low-quality day-old chicks never grow or mature fast. However, the issue here is that most beginners never pay attention to quality, they’re more interested in buying cheap chicks.

To avoid buying low-quality chicks, always buy from trusted hatcheries or verified agro-vet suppliers. Ask those who already into the business around you. Most day-old chicks from Ibadan and Jos hatcheries have proven to be viable and of high quality.

3. No Vaccination or Disease Control Plan

New poultry farmers often skip vaccinations or wait until the birds are visibly sick before reacting. By then, it’s too late. But what most new poultry farmers don’t know is that some of these day-old chicks contact infection right from hatchery. So, when you skipped vaccination; you increase your poultry mortality rate.

The best solution is to work with a veterinary or poultry consultant to schedule timely vaccinations. Keep your pen clean, dry, and bio-secure.

4. Unrealistic Profit Expectations

Many people enter poultry farming thinking they’ll double their money in weeks. When things don’t go as fast as expected, they get discouraged.

Poultry farming is a profitable business, yes; but not a get-rich-quick business. It demands attention and consistency. You grow your profit with experience, good planning, and proper cost management.

5. No Market Strategy

To be successful in your poultry farming, you need strong marketing strategies. Some people rear chickens to maturity but have no buyers lined up. And because they don’t have buyers, they end up wasting money on feeding the already market size birds while in search for buyers.

Whenever you’re starting poultry farming, start with the market in mind. Whether you’re targeting frozen food vendors, homes, restaurants, or egg dealers, have a plan before you start. Contact buyers and keep in touch with them as the birds matures (especially for boiler poultry farming).

Broiler vs. Layer: Which One Should You Start With?

When starting poultry farming in Nigeria, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is whether to raise broilers (for meat) or layers (for eggs). Both options are profitable. Meanwhile, we have an article that answers the question: which poultry farming is most profitable? If you’re still trying to figure out which type of poultry farming is more, that guide will definitely help you decide.

Back then in 2012, I was also faced with the same challenge of deciding which poultry farming type to start with. But the few things you need to know that helped me in taking the right decision include:

 For Broiler Farming (For Meat)

1. The Time Frame for broiler farming is usually short-term (5 to 8 weeks per cycle)
2. Initial Capital is Lower compared to layers
3. It has Fast return — you can sell birds in under 2 months
4. Space Needed is less space per bird unlike layer farming
5. Feeding Cost is high to gain weight, but this is just for a short period
6. The Chicken are more susceptible to heat stress, water shortage, and poor feed
7. They have large Target Market that include Individuals, event managers, restaurants, hotels, frozen food shops

In overall, I can say that broiler farming is best for beginners with small capital who want fast returns on their investment (ROI). So, if you fall into that category, go ahead, and start broiler poultry farming. Everything you need to build profitable broiler poultry farming business in Nigeria is in there.

 For Layer Farming (For Eggs)

1. Time Frame is usually Long-term (starts laying after 16–20 weeks, peak production lasts about a year)
2. Initial Capital is higher (housing, chick cost, feed)
3. Returns on ROI is steady, long-term income from egg sales
4. Feeding Cost is continuous over 18–24 months so you need to have backup fund
5. Common risks is delayed returns, disease control is important
6. The target Market include retailers, bakeries, homes, schools, bulk buyers

Layer farming is best for those with long-term vision for poultry farming and have moderate to high capital for investment.

 Summary of Key Factors to Consider When Choosing

Many poultry farmers start with broilers to generate quick income, then reinvest their profits into a layer operation for steady long-term income. That’s often the best way to start.

Steps to Set Up Your Poultry Farming in Nigeria

Starting a poultry farm in Nigeria can be profitable, yes; I said this before— but only if you follow the right steps from day one. Whether you’re going for broilers (meat) or layers (eggs), here’s a simple, step-by-step guide, you can follow to help you set up and succeed in poultry farming.

 #1. Decide Your Poultry Type and Scale

Before jumping into poultry farming, the first step is to decide on the type of birds you want to raise and the scale you can comfortably start with. The main poultry type you can choose from include broilers and layers. Broilers are raised for meat. They grow fast (ready in 6–8 weeks) and ideal for quick returns while Layers are raised for egg production, take longer to mature (start laying at 18–20 weeks). They are ideal for long-term income.

 As a beginner, start with a small number of chicks — 100 to 200 birds. This will help you to minimize risk, and gives you room to learn the secret of the business.

Let me emphasize this again, you need to be clear about your goals – if you want quick profit within 2 months, start with broilers but if you want steady income over a long term, layers are your best fit.

#2. Secure a Suitable Location

Farmers I know that succeed in poultry farming, are those who have carefully selected where they locate their poultry farming. In other words, selecting the right location is key to your success in poultry farming. You may not have a perfect location but places that supports healthy bird growth with security, and ease of access is a perfect fit for siting poultry farming. Some places in Jos, Ibadan, Enugu and PH are good to start places.

You can also consider using your backyard if you feel it is safe, legal, and spacious or rent farmland, or even use your family-owned land.

Wherever you’re siting your poultry farm, make sure it has:

• Good drainage to prevent waterlogging and disease buildup.
• Reliable access to clean water for drinking, cleaning, and cooling.
• Distance from residential areas to reduce noise, odor complaints, and biosecurity risks.
• Fence the area with wire mesh or block wall to keep out predators, trespassers, and thieves.

The most important areas you must avoid are swampy or flood-prone areas. Wet conditions breed bacteria, increase chick mortality, and damage your investment.

#3. Build or design Your Poultry Pen

Another important step you don’t need to overlook when setting up a poultry farm is the designing of the poultry house. A well-designed poultry house is essential for healthy birds, high survival rates, and better productivity. My usual slogan is …”keep it simple but functional”.

A good system you can use is the deep litter system — it’s beginner-friendly, affordable, and easy to maintain. All you just have to do is to spread wood shavings or sawdust on the floor and it will absorb waste. This is typical of the deep litter system.

Ensure the pen has:

• Proper ventilation to reduce heat, moisture, and disease buildup.
• Adequate lighting to support feeding, growth, and egg laying (for layers).
• Enough space— allow at least 1 square foot per broiler or 5–2 sq ft per layer (this is non-negotiable).

The pen must be equipped with feeders (whether it is manual or automatic), drinkers (nipple or open), and a heating source (like charcoal stove, gas brooder, or bulbs) — this is mostly important during the brooding stage (first 2–3 weeks).

Again, raising the pen floor slightly above ground level and installing wire mesh to keep rodents and snakes is also crucial.

#4. Source Day-Old Chicks (DOCs)

If you’ve been following this article from the beginning, you would have come across where I mentioned that one of the main reasons most poultry farms fail is due to poor-quality chicks. Getting healthy chicks from the start is very important. Poor-quality chicks can lead to high mortality, slow growth, and poor productivity — costing you, your time and money.

Try and buy chicks only from reputable hatcheries or certified distributors to minimize the risk of disease and poor genetics. If you don’t know any reputable hatcheries or certified distributors, ask other poultry farmers around you who are doing well in poultry farming.

Meanwhile if you must buy day-old chicks by self, before buying:

• Inspect the chicks— they should be active, bright-eyed, clean, and chirping.
• Avoid chicks that look weak, have pasty vents, or appear dull and quiet.
• Transport them early in the morning when the weather is cooler.
• Keep them warm and well-ventilated during transit.
• Once home, place them immediately under a heat source in the brooder.

You must avoid sourcing day-old chicks from unknown or roadside sellers. A few naira saved today may cost you thousands in losses tomorrow.

 #5.  Buy Quality Feed and Water System

If you want your birds to grow fast, perform very well in terms of meat or egg production, you have to feed the birds with quality feed and clean water. Feeding your birds right is non-negotiable, otherwise they’ll become malnourished, develop disease and mortality rate increases. While there may not be any explicit pattern of feeding them, you may need to feed them in the morning, afternoon, evening and sometimes at night once they can see, for better production.

 For Broilers:

At the beginning, fed them with Starter feed (0–3 weeks), then Grower feed (3–5 weeks) and finally, Finisher feed (5 weeks till sale)

 For Layers:

At the beginning, feed them with Chick mash (0–8 weeks), then Grower mash (8–18 weeks) and finally, Layer mash (from 18–20 weeks onward)

As you feed them, ensure they have constant access to clean, cool water — birds drink more than they eat, especially in hot weather. You can use manual or automatic feeders and drinkers, depending on your budget. Position them properly to avoid waste and contamination.

Add Supplements to their drinking water. Some supplements to Include:

• Vitamins and minerals for immunity
• Antibiotics (use only when necessary)
• Coccidiostats to prevent coccidiosis

And like I said before, quality feed and clean drinking water is non- negotiable. Don’t cut corners with the bird feed. Cheap or poor-quality feed can lead to slow growth, poor egg production, and health issues. If you have the required capital, instead of outsourcing your poultry feed, you can start an animal feed mill and be sure of the quality. These two businesses – poultry farming and feed milling – can easily be co-started for better control and profitability.

#6.  Follow a Vaccination Schedule

Vaccination is one of the most important steps in poultry farming. The reason why most poultry farm record high mortality is due to poor vaccination. If you fail to vaccinate your bird at appropriate time, your birds will become vulnerable to deadly diseases, and this can wipe out your entire poultry farm within days.

 Why do you have to vaccinate your birds?

You should vaccinate your birds to:

1. Prevent viral and bacterial diseases
2. Reduce mortality rates
3. Ensure better growth and productivity

 Basic Vaccination Schedule for Broilers/Layers

The usually basic vaccination schedule for broilers/layers is:

Note: The exact schedule may vary based on your location and hatchery advice, so always consult a vet or poultry consultant.

However, you can do it yourself when you’re experience. If you’re administering vaccine yourself, take note of the following:

• Use clean water to administer the vaccines
• Discard any unused vaccine — don’t reuse vaccines (most vaccines expires as soon as they are open)
• Keep vaccines in a cold chain (2–8°C) to maintain effectiveness.
• Quarantine any sick or new birds.

I’ll advise you stick to the vaccination schedule religiously — provision, they said is better than cure.

#7. Practice Daily Monitoring and Recordkeeping

Successful poultry farming goes beyond feeding birds — it requires daily attention and proper documentation. This helps you spot problems early, track your profit or loss. When I said poultry farming isn’t for everyone, this is the reason. If you don’t have the skill or ability to pay daily attention to your poultry farm, then forget about going into poultry farming.

Here are things you have to monitor daily on your farm:

1. That you feed your birds 2–3 times daily depending on age and size.
2. Observe the birds’ behavior – Are they active, eating well, and drinking? Signs like Lethargy, huddling, or isolation are warning signs.

Check for signs of illness, such as:

• Drooping wings
• Coughing or sneezing
• Diarrhea or pasty vents
• Loss of appetite or weight

Once there is a dead bird, remove immediately to prevent disease spread.

In terms of Routine Hygiene – Ensure you clean feeders and drinkers daily, disinfect the pen regularly (once a week or as needed) and remove wet or caked litter and replace with fresh material.

 For the record Keeping, ensure you keep record of their:

• Feed intake per day
• Mortality count and cause
• Medication or vaccine administration
• Growth rate/average weight (weekly)
• Expenses and income

Instead of looking for sophisticated software for keeping recording and monitoring, simply use a notebook or spreadsheet.  You can also develop a farm management app like Farmable if you have the capital. Keeping good records helps you know when to adjust feeding, pricing, or production strategy.

#8 Harvesting or Egg Collection

After weeks of feeding and proper care, it’s time to make money — either by selling broilers for meat or collecting eggs from layers. This is an important point for every poultry farmer– “harvest time”.

 For Broilers

Broilers are ready for market at 5–8 weeks of age and their ideal market weight usually 2kg or more per bird. So, sort out their weight, and package accordingly (live or dressed), depending on your buyer.

If you want to make more profit from your poultry business, it is better to sell in bulk or during peak seasons (festive periods).

For Layers

Layers begin to lay egg at 16–20 weeks and reach peak production between 24–30 weeks and egg collection should be done 1–2 times daily to prevent cracking and contamination. And you need a cool, dry place to store eggs— to avoid high humidity or direct sunlight.

Less I forget, an important layer management strategy you must not overlook is debeaking. You have to debeak your layers at least 6–8 weeks of age to prevent:

• Egg peckingor breaking and licking of their own eggs
• Aggression and feather picking

In debeaking the layers, you can use a hot blade debeaker or seek assistance from a trained veterinary doctor or poultry farm expert. After debeaking, always follow with vitamin supplements (especially Vitamin K and C) to reduce stress and aid recovery.

Meanwhile, if you fail to debeak your layers; you’ll definitely see significant egg loss and cannibalism in your poultry farm.

#9. Market and Sell Your Birds or Eggs

One of the things I always tell poultry farmers is this: your ability to make profits doesn’t just depend on how healthy your birds are or how many eggs, they lay — it depends heavily on how you market and sell them. Without a good sales strategy, even the best poultry production won’t translate into income.

Below are practical sales strategies I’ve used and often recommend:

1. Get Buyers Early

For a fast sales rate, I always advise that poultry farmers get in touch with potential buyers early — even before their birds reach market size or their layers begin laying eggs.

So, where can you find buyers for your birds or eggs?

• Local markets and neighborhood vendors
• Restaurants, hotels, caterers, and frozen food shops
• Egg retailers, bakeries, and food stores
• Direct-to-consumer sales in your area

Once you start selling to them, try to build long-term relationships. In my own experience, having repeat buyers has been key to maintaining steady cash flow. If you want to build customer loyalty, I suggest offering simple package deals like: “Buy 1 crate of eggs, get 3 eggs free.” This kind of reward system may seem small, but it often works like magic in getting buyers to come back.

2 Promote Your Products Online

In today’s world, don’t ignore the power of social media. I’ve personally used WhatsApp Status, Facebook Marketplace, and even Instagram to advertise my birds and eggs — and they work!

Here’s what you can showcase online:

• Your birds’ weight and price
• Clean, freshly packed eggs
• Discounts for bulk buyers or home delivery

Just make sure your ads include clear photos, your price list, pickup/delivery options, and your contact number. You don’t have to be tech-savvy — just consistent. You’ll be amazed how many people in your area are ready to buy if they see a neat, clear offer online.

2. Expand Your Network (Seriously!)

If you’re serious about growing your poultry business, you can’t do it in alone. I always encourage farmers to join poultry cooperatives, farmers’ associations, and active agro WhatsApp or Telegram groups. Doing this has helped me and others in many ways, including:

• Connecting with bulk buyers
• Getting buyer referrals from other farmers
• Buying feed or vaccines at cheaper prices

Let me give a quick example: A poultry farmer I know from Ogun State joined a cooperative WhatsApp group. Through that group, she linked up with a caterer who now buys dozens of birds from her every month. Just one connection like that can change your sales game completely.

Conclusion

Poultry farming in Nigeria is not just for big-time farmers — anyone with passion, right knowledge, discipline, and patience can build a profitable poultry business. Whether you’re planning to start broiler or layer poultry farming, you can replicate the steps above to build a profitable poultry farming business in Nigeria.

Don’t wait for a perfect time. The perfect time is now! Start small, master the basics, and grow as you learn on the feild. With consistency, recordkeeping, and smart marketing, your small poultry venture can turn into a thriving agribusiness in just a few cycles.

Always stay informed — join poultry farmer groups, attend training, and never stop learning. The more you know, the better your birds grow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Poultry Farming in Nigeria

1. How much does it cost to start poultry farming in Nigeria?

It depends on the scale. But for a small-scale (e.g., 100–200 broilers), you may need ₦520,000 to ₦775,000 to cover housing, chicks, feeding, drugs, and equipment. Layers cost more upfront but give long-term returns.

2. Which is more profitable — broilers or layers?

Broilers give quick returns (within 6–8 weeks), while layers offer steady income from egg sales over 12–18 months. Choose based on your financial goals and capacity.

3. How many times do chickens eat per day?

Broilers and layers should be fed 2–3 times daily, especially during the early weeks. Always provide clean water. And if you’re trying to increase their weight, you can fed them at night.

4. At what age do layers start laying eggs?

Layers begin producing eggs between 16 and 20 weeks of age, depending on their breed, feeding, and care.

5. Can I start poultry farming in my backyard?

Yes — if you have required space, drainage, and local laws allow. Just ensure the area is well-ventilated, fenced, and not too close to residential houses to reduce odor complaints.

6. What is debeaking, and is it necessary?

Debeaking is the partial removal of a chick’s beak tip to prevent them from pecking each other or cracking and eating their own eggs. It’s essential for layers, especially in larger flocks.

7. How do I market my poultry products?

You can sell at local markets, to restaurants, or use platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and even Jiji.ng. Joining poultry cooperatives can also give you access to bulk buyers.

8. What should I do if my birds fall sick?

Isolate sick birds immediately. Consult a vet or experienced poultry farmer. Avoid self-medicating blindly — wrong drugs can worsen the condition or cause losses.

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About the author

I’m Lucy O. — A passionate poultry farming enthusiast and agribusiness content creator. I’m dedicated to sharing everything you need to know about raising chickens — whether broilers, layers, or local breeds. From practical tips and success strategies to industry insights and market trends, I cover it all to help both beginners and seasoned farmers thrive in the poultry business.

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