People usually ask me for advice on the advisable number of birds, especially layers, to start rearing as a beginner poultry farmer. In the past, I used to advise them to begin by raising 200 layers. Because 200 layers could potentially bring in a monthly profit of GH₵ 700 so in my opinion, this is the minimum number of birds you should raise if you want to make any significant financial return from poultry farming. However, I have now toned down on this advice. Because for instance, if someone has GH₵ 120,000+ that she’s willing to lose, then it is not a bad idea for her to rear 1000 birds as a starter.
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Is It a Good Idea to Rent a Poultry Farm?
Around December 2021, I had a client who I was helping with record-keeping. She’s a poultry farmer, and what I found striking about her operations is that she was renting her poultry houses. Initially, I thought renting a poultry farm was a terrible idea, but upon careful reflection, I realized there was more to this than meets the eye. So I urge you to keep reading and have an open mind while I discuss the merits and demerits of renting a poultry farm.
How To Succeed As a Poultry Farmer In Ghana
When I asked poultry farmers in Ghana what they are supposed to do to succeed, they made mention of two key things which I have explained into detail in this article.
Is It Still a Good Idea to Start a Poultry Farm in Ghana?
farmers. Currently, if you want to rear 200 layers, you must prepare to wave a sum of GH₵ 9,000+ goodbye. Oh, wait! You must be thinking GH₵ 9000 is the total startup cost for starting a 200-layer farm. You couldn’t be any further from reality. That amount mentioned will only cover the cost of feed for the first eight months. I have already spoken about the reason why you should make a budget for eight months. Meanwhile, around November 2020, feed costs for the first eight months only amounted to around GH₵ 5,000 for 200 layers.
Why People Need to Take Livestock Farming More Seriously
Gradually, more people in Ghana, especially the youth, are starting to find agriculture more attractive. However, I find it interesting that many of those I’ve met would have owned some chickens, goats, sheep and occasionally, some pigs, yet most of them (farmers) have made little to no effort to advance the business side of things.
How Do You Know Your Poultry Farm Is Making Progress?
Recently, a poultry farmer complained to me about how his poultry farm was draining him financially. Believe it or not, his farm was making progress. I know by now you are wondering how a farm can be making absolutely nothing for its owner, but I’m here claiming that the farm is still making progress. Well, you’ll soon find out why.
HOW TO FIND INVESTORS TO FUND YOUR POULTRY PROJECT
I published an article on how you could start a poultry farm with very little or sometimes no money. However, you are not running your farm as a hobby – you intend to make thousands, if not millions of Ghana cedis annually. To establish a poultry farm that can provide you with an exceptional standard of living, you need to invest a substantial amount of money. Unfortunately, the amount of money usually required to start such a poultry farm is unattainable by most people. Hence it would make a lot of sense to find investors.
How to Start a Poultry Farm Without Spending a Dime
Even though many people believe that poultry farming is capital intensive, you could actually start with very little or no money.
Why Ghanaian Farmers Need to be More Ambitious
Even though you may feel that your small operation generates a decent income, they may be a good reason for you to consider expanding your farm.
Why Ignoring Record-Keeping Could Spell Disaster for Your Farm
Sure, it can be pretty tiresome or sometimes outright boring to keep track of every single cedi entering and leaving your farm but failure to do so could lead to certain consequences.
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