Family Poultry Training Course/Trainers' Manual - Feasibility Study
From Poultry Hub
Before you decide to raise commercial poultry, it is essential to examine closely the possibilities of making a profit, otherwise the venture is a waste of time. You must gather as much information as possible. The information will also will form the basis of a business plan which is most important if you want to borrow money. From this information, you can carry out calculations which will show you where the weaknesses and strengths are in a poultry enterprise. First, do I have a reliable market or buyer? Some of the questions that need to be answers are:
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Chick costs
How much are day-old?
Layer chicks?
Broiler chicks?
Where can you buy them from?
How far away is the supplier from you?
Does the supplier deliver?
If the chicks are delivered, how much does it cost?
If no delivery, how will you collect them and what is the cost of this?
Broiler costs
It may be possible to buy brooded chicks from a farmer who broods chicks for sale Can you buy 3-week-old or 5-week old broilers? If so where?
How much do 3-week-old or 5-week old broilers cost?
Do they deliver and charge. Is there a minimum batch size?
How much will it cost me to deliver if they don’t?
Are the chicks vaccinated and against what diseases?
Layer costs
What is the cost of point-of-lay (16-18 weeks) pullets?
Do they deliver free or charge?
How much do they charge?
If no delivery, how much will it cost to pick them up?
Feed costs
Where is there a supplier close to me?
How much per bag and size (kg) for broiler starter?
How much per bag and size (kg) for broiler finisher?
How much per bag (kg) and size for pullet finisher?
How much per bag and size (kg) for layer feed?
Does the supplier deliver, if so is there a charge?
If not, how will I transport the feed and the cost?
Equipment and water
Where can I get medical supplies and vaccines?
Where can I get medical advice?
Where can I get floor litter?
How much will it cost?
Where will I get water from?
Do I have sufficient for drinking water and cleaning equipment and the house?
Market survey questions
Where will I sell my broilers?
Who will I sell them to? (neighbours, schools, local market, shop)
Who else is selling chickens in your area?
How much are they charging per bird or per kg?
What age are they?
Why will people buy from you?
What will you charge per bird/kg?
How many birds can you sell per week or month?
How do you know that you can sell that many?
Egg sales
Where will you sell your eggs?
Who will you sell them to? (neighbours, schools, local market, shop)
How much will transport be?
How much will you charge for 12 eggs mixed grade?
Who else is selling eggs and as mixed or graded?
How much for 12?
How many can you sell per week?
How do you know that you can sell that many?
