How to Start a Chicken Farm Business

Starting a chicken farm is a very good idea, as it is highly profitable and also has a lot of opportunities for growth. Like every other business, a chicken farm business requires time, dedication, learning everything about chickens and how to run and manage a successful business. With the increase in the number of people consuming chicken  and chicken eggs as food, there is a growing demand for poultry.

Starting a farm for breeding chickens for meat or eggs, or both, takes considerable planning and financial outlay. A chicken farm business requires a  space and land where a pen will be built to house the chickens.

Depending on your location and where you intend to run the business, it is important you find out the laws and regulations  about running a chicken farm business in that area. Get all the necessary business  permit and  licence before starting out. Prepare a detailed business plan that clearly states what your business goals are, financial costs, business and marketing strategies, and administrative processes. Even if you are starting out very small , you should have a  business plan  which you can adjust as your business grows.

Start by getting to know all that you can about chickens.    Any potential chicken-farm business owner needs to know  what chicken breeds are available, what kinds of food they eat, the type of water they need, the length of time it takes before they start laying eggs and how long they live, the medication and vaccination requirements and ways to protect and keep them safe from harm. There are loads of information on the internet that can help you get started in the right direction. My Pet Chicken are dedicated to providing information on everything you need to know about chickens.

Find reputable and trusted suppliers  to buy your chickens from.  Search the Internet for chicken suppliers in your area or  ask for referrals from current chicken farmers. Ask questions about the health conditions of the chickens, the age, where they came from to ensure you are getting a good bargain for your money. You will also need to source suppliers for feed, water and  a regular veterinary checkup for your chickens is a must to ensure your chicken are healthy and disease-free.

Find an area where you can build a chicken coop. If you have a small parcel of land, begin with small coop. Construct a chicken coop to keep your chickens comfortable and safe.  When constructing their house, proper flow of ventilation should be put into consideration. Protecting your chickens from harm and danger is very important to their survival and the survival of your business.

Ensuring that the breeding house and the surroundings are kept clean can keep out a lot of unwanted visitor. The holding pen for your chicken to freely roam around should be sturdy and well secured. Fencing wires should be well dug for at least 50 cm. deep underneath the ground.

Market

Find wholesale opportunities at fast food restaurant, grocery stores and hotels. If the quantity is large enough, consider using a broker to market and sell your chickens.