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Having adequate knowledge on how to start a layer farm is the first step in ensuring profitability. Raising egg-laying poultry birds for the purpose of commercial egg production is what layers poultry farming is about.
Layer chickens are such a special species of hens, which need to be raised from when they are one day old. They start laying eggs commercially from 18-19 weeks of age. They continue laying eggs continuously till their 72-78 weeks of age. They can produce about one kg of eggs by consuming about 2.25 kg of food during their egg-laying period.
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According to the nature and colour of the egg, layer hens are of two types. Short descriptions of these two types are listed below.
White Egg-Laying Hens
This type of hens is comparatively smaller in size. they eat less food, and the colour of the eggshell is white. Isa White, Lehman White, Nikchik, Bab Cock BV-300, Harvard White, Hi Sex White, Sever White, Hi-line White, Bovanch White etc. are some popular white egg-laying chickens.
Brown Egg-Laying Hens
Brown egg-laying hens are s larger in size. They eat more food, compared to white egg layers. Lay bigger eggs than other laying breeds. The eggshell is brown coloured. There are many types of brown layer available. Among those Isa Brown, Hi Sex Brown, Sever 579, Lehman Brown, Hi Line Brown, Bab Cock BV-380, Gold Line, Bablona Tetro, Bablona Harko, Havard Brown etc. are very suitable for the commercial layer.
In this case, you have to select those breeds which are suitable for your layer poultry farming business and can produce well in your area.
The common breeds of chickens in Nigeria are Isa Brown, Arbor Acres, Marshall, Ross, Kuroilers, White Cockerel, and a Black cockerel. Always ask about the breed you are buying as well as the peculiarity of the breed.
For commercial eggs production, read below before selecting your breed; *Choose highly productive laying hens correctly.
- All type of hens does not produce equal numbers of eggs.
- The chosen breeds must have good production capability.
If your chosen breed contains the desired characteristic and has a reputation for egg production, then that breed is suitable for your business.
To set up a layer farm, the following steps must be taken;
Location
The housing system is very important for rearing layers and effective keeping and management. As a new person to Livestock business, you don’t want to invest all your capital into buying lands in an urban area which may turn out not being used because government policy is against setting up poultry farm near residential/urban areas for health implication.
Battery cages are the best housing cages for laying birds because it creates comfort and stability for them.
Set-Up Capital
With a location in mind, you now have a clearer idea of the capital required of you. Write down your detailed capital and investment requirements for your poultry farming in Nigeria venture and set out to source for it.
Like every other farming projects, the bigger you plan to start, the more investment required. You need to decide on the level of capital investment you are willing to commit to this business before starting.
Get Chicks
Look for good Hatchery where you can get healthy day-old chicks to start with.
Feeds and Water Management
You can buy feed from your local market or make the feed at your own house. You can just make sure the one bought or made is enriched with protein and mineral which are very essential for laying hens.
- Give them at least 2% calcium for 2weeks after birth
- Feed them with starter feed for 8weeks
- Serve them two or three times daily till they are 18weeks old
- Serve them layer poultry feed according to their age and weight
- Don’t decrease their feed while laying (even if their weight increase)
- Provide adequate water according to the demand of your laying hens (supply cold water during hot weather, and lukewarm water in cold weather)
Vaccination
This makes your hen disease resistance. It helps to keep them free from infections and reduce the mortality rate. But before vaccination, take note that you don’t need to vaccinate ill hen anymore (separate ill birds to avoid spreading) and make sure vaccination equipment is washed with hot boiled water or antiseptic/germicide. Here are the vaccines that can be given to layer hens. Marex, Gamboro, Salmonella etc.
Note that an average healthy Layer lays eggs almost every day or at least 4 times a week. This means that technically a Layer is capable of producing another chicken twice in three days.
- Within the first 20 weeks of age, about 5% of hens start laying eggs and can lay as much as 325 eggs in a year
- About 10% of birds start laying at their 21 weeks of age
- When they reach 26 to 30 weeks of age, they produce highly. Although, it may be different depending on their strain
- After laying a maximum number of eggs, they usually stop laying for a few days
- And after this period, their egg production might reduce slowly
- Egg-laying rate and size of eggs increase gradually
- The hens grow till their 40 weeks of age
- Weight and size of eggs increase till their 50 weeks of age.
Marketing
Marketing involves a range of prices, depending on the different sizes of egg, different brands, or other differences which attract particular buyers. In the home and shop situation, it is best to store them at normal refrigerator temperature.
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How much should I invest for 5the layers
Dear Julius
Thank you for reaching out to us
As regards your enquiry, Afrimash layers as day-old and point-of-lay
We have a variety of day-old and this is the price for a carton of 50 chicks:
Isa White pullets N 15,250
Isa Brown AMO Pullets N 16,000
Isa Brown CHI Pullets N 16,000
Isa Brown Pullets (Zartech) N 16,000
You can place an order via the link below:
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To place an order for our point-of-lay birds, visit
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Pls I need vaccination schedule for pullets to layers.Thanks
Dear Rotimi,
Thank you for reaching out to us
Afrimash offers vaccination schedule to customers via email once you place an order for your day-old pullets
To place an order for you day-old pullets, kindly click the link below:
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Hello im Kenny
I want to start poultry farming- layers. the birds, feeds, cages, water systems, lighting, feeds etc. general cost pls to set up
and your contact please
regards
Dear Kehinde,
Thank you for reaching out to us and apologies for the late reply
As regards your enquiry on poultry farming, we have a training coming up this weekend which is Poultry for Beginners
Training Outline:
Sourcing For The Right Chicks
Brooding Your Chicks
Housing Facilities & Equipment
Feeds & Feeding Methods
Common Diseases In Chicks
Important Farm Practices
Bonus:
– One month mentorship after training
– Access To Vaccination Schedule
– Discount On Some Poultry Equipment
To join the training platform today, payment should be made to:
Bank Name: UBA Plc
Account name: AFRIMASH COMPANY LIMITED
Account Number: 2129087920
Send your proof of payment to support@afrimash.com and you will receive an email for confirmation of payment alongside a link to join the training platform
After the training, we can link you up for farm setup
We look forward to having you on the training
For enquiries, contact us at: (+234) 809 409 1115
What can you do for your laying birds to produce Xtra large eggs
Hello Glory,
Thank you for reaching out to us
As regards your enquiry, you can get our ebook on Poultry venture through the link below:
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Afrimash holds training from time to time of poultry production, to get an update on the next training date, kindly click the link below and fill the form:
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Thank for regular response to other i like to buy 90layer of 6months old because of the egg how much will it cost an in warri delta state pls can i still get your phone number
Hello Spencer,
Thank you for reaching out to us
As regards your enquiry, Afrimash offers point-of-lay at 14 weeks-old for ₦1,420.00 and the minimum order is 200 birds
You can place an order via the link below:
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The cost of shipping to Warri, Delta State is dependent on the exact address of shipping
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Please I really want to start this poultry farm. What are the risk of loss..besides I want to buy a carton.. how I can trust you guys..I added your both numbers..it’s not showing on Whatsapp..please I need to get in touch. Thanks..I stay in port Harcourt
Hello Swizz,
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As regards your enquiry, to learn more about poultry farming and it’s relevance, we recommend our comprehensive ebooks and online training
You can get access to the ebooks through the link below:
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We have ongoing training on poultry farming and you can get more details about the training through the link below:
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We have a variety of layer in a carton of 50 chicks and here are a few of them:
Black Pullets — N 14,000
Isa Brown AMO Pullets N 14,500
Isa Brown CHI Pullets N 14,500
Isa White pullets N 14,250
Novogen Plus Pullets (Olam) N15,500
You can place your order through the link below:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/vendors/chicks-hub/
The cost of shipping to Port Harcourt is N1,500 and our pick up points are:
RIVERS – PORT-HARCOURT
Rivers Transport Corporation (RTC) Park, Along Aba/PH Express Way, Obigbo, Rivers State
Or
Rukpoku Roundabout, Rukpoku Road, Port Harcourt
Can i get half cartoon of layers chicks isa brown and half carton of local turkey,a carton of white cockerel delivered at aba abia state and i need the prices thanks.
Hello Amarachi,
Thank you for reaching out to us,
As regards your enquiry, we sell our birds in a carton of 50 chicks and below are the prices respectively:
Isa Brown AMO Pullets N 14,500
Isa Brown CHI Pullets N 14,500
Nigerian Turkey Poults (a carton of 40) – N26,000/13,000
White cockerel – N 2,500
The cost of delivery to Abia state is N1,000 and the pickup points are:
ABIA – ABA
Aba Owerri road, opp. Judies Filling Station, Aba Girls College, Aba.
ABIA – UMUAHIA
16 Ohafia Street, Umuahia
To place an order for your chicks and get it delivered, kindly click the link below:
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I love this information here. Afrimash is great, I’ll soon order for mine but before then, I will like to ask; how many times should I feed the chicks in a carton per day ?
Hello Samuel,
Thank you for reaching out to us
I am glad you found this information useful
To get updated information on poultry farm management and feeding, you can get our ebook on poultry venture via:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/product-category/book/
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/shop/book/livestock-books/poultry-venture-poultry-production-business-benefits/
Thank you for choosing Afrimash
Good evening…Am living in abia state and i want to start chick rearing…Can you help me with one carton For buying and where can i get the shipping point
Hello Stephen Dominion,
Thank you for reaching out to us
As regards your enquiry on day-old chicks, we ship day-old chicks to Abia State at the rate of N1,000 per carton of 50 chicks
The pickup points for Abia State are:
ABIA – ABA
Aba Owerri road, opp. Judies Filling Station, Aba Girls College, Aba.
ABIA – UMUAHIA
16 Ohafia Street, Umuahia
The current prices for a few common breeds are:
AMO (Arbor Acre Plus) Broilers: NGN 15,000
Agrited Broilers (Ros 308): NGN 16,250
Black Cockerel – N 10,000
White Cockerel – N 3,500
To view other day-old chicks and their prices, click the link below:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/vendors/chicks-hub/
While we reach out to you via the email provided above, you can also reach out to us with your contact details (phone number) through:
Call: (+234) 809 409 1115
WhatsApp: (234) 808 280 8271
Email: info@afrimash.com
How much is possible point to lay layers the best one that can lay big egg soon
Hello Oluwagbenga,
Thank you for reaching out to us,
As regards your enquiry on a quality point of lay, Afrimash offers 14weeks old point of lay at ₦1,400.00
We would like to reach out to you with a proforma invoice with details on discount available and cost of shipping to your location,
Kindly provide us with the number of birds you would like to order, shipping address and contact information (phone number) via:
Call: (+234) 809 409 1115
WhatsApp: (234) 808 280 8271
Email: info@afrimash.com
Afrimash is truly excited to serve you at this critical time of the pandemic
Thank you for choosing Afrimash
How much can I get two weeks old layer chicks from afrimash?
How many times should I feed them per day ?
Hello Samuel,
Thank you for reaching out to us,
Afrimash offers layers inform of day-old chicks and point of lay,
A carton of day-old chicks currently cost;
Black Pullets — N 14,000
Isa Brown AMO Pullets N 14,500
Isa Brown CHI Pullets N 14,500
Isa White pullets N 14,250
Novogen Plus Pullets (Olam) N15,500
You can place an order and get updated prices through the link below:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/vendors/chicks-hub/
Also, our point of lay currently goes for ₦1,400.00
And you can place an order through the link below:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/shop/livestock/poultry/quality-point-of-lay-hens-isa-brown-high-potentials/
For information on poultry management and feeding, get more information in our ebook via:
https://air.zkg.mybluehost.me/product-category/book/
Thank you for choosing Afrimash