Many first-time poultry farmers, whether they are keeping layers for eggs, broilers for meat, or both, find that their first flock usually does very well.
Selling too cheaply can create losses, while charging too much without added value may drive customers away.
Poor ventilation is a leading cause of respiratory distress on poultry farms, and it often goes unnoticed until serious damage has already occurred.
Diseases in poultry if identified and controlled can result to high yields for a farmer .
Despite challenges like high feed costs and disease, Kenya’s growing demand for chicken and eggs offers opportunities for skilled and dedicated poultry farmers.
Kenya’s poultry farmers are grappling with a feed crisis that threatens bird health, production costs, and farm profitability.