07/07/2024
In your entire life you’ve never reared even one chicken, now you think that just because you have some money, you are ready to invest in the poultry business.You think that after reading from Mr. Google,reading exaggerated farming blogs or watching uncle Youtube that you are now set for large-scale poultry farming?The character development that will hit you is still doing press ups.
My friend, sacrifice some time and learn from an expert or a consultant. It costs you nothing to ask to visit or volunteer at someone else's poultry farm. Learn about the different breeds of chicken and which to rear and for what purpose,learn about chicken feed types,learn about poultry management,learn about challenges involved in poultry farming,learn about the market demand and supply,learn about your nearby competitors, learn about how to mix your own feeds.Last but not least learn about record keeping and biosecurity measures.
You think someone else will run your chicken business as you relax in the office in a swinging chair or as you sip Fanta orange or beer at home?At least first understand the workings of the business so that you know the right questions to ask as you manage it remotely.
There is no way your farm employee will ever understand your business better than you.When your employee realizes that they understand the workings of the business better than you, then why would they continue working for you? Or why wouldn’t they cheat on you?
If you can’t become an apprentice in another person’s business, then atleast start small. You who has never reared one chicken, what makes you start off with 3000 chicken without employing an expert at the farm? Be patient and start with 50,100,200 or 500 and gradually increase the number after learning about the dynamics of the business.Don’t burn your cash.In business what we have is time,persistence and perseverance. Be patient enough to learn. Go slow but sure. Make your mistakes and learn from them.
