Whom Should Your Team Consist of as a Poultry Farmer?

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If you thought poultry farming was all about raising birds and then selling them in the end to make a profit, then you may be mistaken. Poultry farming is truly a team sport and you’ll soon find out why. Below is a list of individual or entities you should form good relations with if you are serious of succeeding as a poultry farmer.

1. Suppliers: The quality of your final product largely depends on the quality of the raw materials you use, therefore, it is highly imperative you find good suppliers for your day-old chicks, feed, supplements, etc. Again, cultivating a good relationship with a feed distributor could help you conserve cash flow since you may be able to purchase the items on credit.
2. Veterinary practitioners: These experts can give you valuable tips on how to maintain good health for the birds. Sometimes the consequences of poor health don’t necessarily have to result in the death of the animals but sometimes may lead to decrease productivity – low egg-laying rate and unsatisfactory weight for meat production.
3. Bookkeepers and Accountants: As you might have realized by now, poultry farming is a business hence, the monetary aspect must be well catered for. Sure, in the beginning, you can handle the financials on your own but very soon the business may outgrow your ability to adequately handle its finances hence you may have to hire some experts to take charge.
4. Consultants: Probably animal husbandry experts or experienced poultry farmers will do for this one. They have been in the industry for quite long so they can offer you quality advice which could prevent from making certain mistakes.

Conclusion

You may not immediately afford to put together a full team for your poultry farm but you can do so gradually so that in the end you may reap the maximum rewards.