poultry
Poultry production guide – Part 6: The correct steps in the slaughtering process
A few steps need to be taken to get the chicken from the farm onto your plate. This process can make some people uncomfortable. The good news is that in modern abattoirs the utmost care is taken to ensure that the poultry is despatched in the most humane way[...]
Poultry production guide – Part 5: Process your poultry to boost your profit
A farm is above all a business and should therefore be operated on sound business principles to be successful. In order to expand your poultry business to become a real poultry producer, you will need to focus on poultry processing. Processing, when done correctly, will enable you to market[...]
Making profit from poultry – Part 3: Commercial egg production
The riddle of what came first, the chicken or the egg, is also applicable to poultry farming. Farmers can decide whether they would rather specialise in egg production or broiler production. Either way, you will need eggs to have chickens. Here are some options that the poultry farmer can[...]
Making profit from poultry – Part 2:
Capital investment is needed for any business. It can often be very expensive with larger types of livestock, but it does not have to cost a lot of money to start your broiler business. Basic equipment can be bought or made from available material. Your ability to manage the[...]
Making profit from poultry Part 1:
Broiler and egg production are becoming increasingly popular among small-scale farmers. It is relatively easy to raise broilers and you do not need a lot of space. The initial costs are also lower than for other forms of livestock farming, and it has a good return on investment. Chicks[...]