Requirements For Poultry Farming In Uganda
Chips and chicken have become the commonest dish nowadays following the loss of time to cook or how easy it is to prepare the dish. This is good news for all prospective poultry farmers.
This post will introduce potential poultry farmers to some of the basics on how to start a poultry business/ farm. From understanding what type of chicken breeds would work best for their climate and terrain, all the way down to where they should buy them from. We’ll cover everything there is to know about this exciting adventure!
This post is not only suited for starters, if you are already a poultry farmer, you can also read through. You will find tips on how to improve your existing poultry farm.
Why start a poultry business /farm?
There are many reasons why you should start a poultry business. Some are listed below;
- You can start on a small scale.
- It doesn’t require a lot of startup capital.
- There is a ready market for chicken and its products.
- There are adequate resources and expertise in this field.
- Chicken rearing doesn’t require a lot of skill to do
- Chicken rearing doesn’t require a lot of land to carry out.
How to start a poultry business.
Write a business plan.
A business plan is very important in every business but most importantly in a poultry farm. You specifically need to;
Choose a production strategy.
As we shall discuss, there are many types of poultry, in the many types, there are subtypes too. You need to strategically look into this. What type specifically are you going to deal in. We shall look at this in this post but at a later stage. What factors should you consider when choosing a poultry type to deal in?
An example of a production strategy that I use is rearing broilers up to 4 weeks and selling them off.
Other strategies are;
- Yours can be, buying 4-week old broilers, rearing them, and selling them at a higher price.
- Rearing layers for eggs
- Raising kuroilers for eggs or meat. You need to come up with a good profitable one.
There are many more strategies. You just have to think about something that works Marvels for you.
Other key elements of the poultry farming business plan are;
Market analysis.
Market analysis is key and you need to take it seriously. It will show you areas of high demand, those without supply, and help you to come up with a sales mechanism and strategy.
Sales strategies.
You need to get a method through which you’ll be selling your chicken. Will you be supplying hotels and restaurants, hawking them and their products or otherwise?