A picture of brolier chicken farm in Uganda with proper spacing
broiler chicken farming in Uganda, what you need to know
- Broiler farming in our country has become one of the most profitable agribusiness venture for small and large scale teams’ .It has proved to be one of the easiest startups for fresh graduates and the jobless communities as well. As Uganda’s population increases and urbanization accelerates, the need for readily available chicken meat has gone up in most of the busy food centers. Chicken, is a preferred delicacy for households, restaurants, and fast food outlets. Additionally, export opportunities to neighboring countries further highlight the profitability of broiler farming, making it an attractive option for aspiring and seasoned farmers.
How to start the project
- Starting a broiler farming business requires careful planning proper research resource allocation and passion for the project. Farmers need to secure appropriate space and housing that provides a clean, secure, and well ventilated environment for the birds. Housing should be designed to meet space requirements depending on how much birds you intend to start with, ensuring that each bird has enough room to thrive without stress due to overcrowding. Farmers must also source good quality chicks from reputable hatcheries depending on the location you are its advisable to ask natives for the best suppliers basing on resistance to disease, height, size and growth rates such as Ugachick or Biyinzika Poultry, kenbro etc all these are located in Kampala as the quality of the chicks directly impacts growth rates and overall profitability.
feeding and biosecurity
- Feeding these birds is the most significant and tricky factor in broiler farming, accounting for approximately 60% of the total cost. A correctly balanced feeding program tailored to the birds’ growth stages is essential i.e. starters, growers, and finishers. Broilers require starter feed in the first two weeks for rapid growth, followed by grower and finisher feeds to support development and maximize weight gain before marketing. Clean water and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals are critical to maintaining the health,strength and productivity of the birds. Farmers must also prioritize disease management by adhering to vaccination schedules as per the program in your area of operation, enforcing strict biosecurity measures like hand washing,foot baths before entering the farm,restrict vistors, and monitoring the flock for signs of illness.
Marketing and sales
- Marketing and sales are crucial aspects of the broiler farming journey. Farmers must identify reliable markets, whether through direct sales to households and restaurants. Partnerships with middlemen and local markets in urban centers can be challenging and farmers can be cheated. Therefore it’s advisable to target direct consumers like hotels, fast food stores around town, schools,companies such that you can get big profits of each sale . Building a solid reputation for delivering healthy, high quality birds can help secure repeat customers and increase demand. Farmers who invest time in understanding their market and tailoring their strategies accordingly often achieve greater success some potential targets include, chicken tonight,KFC,Café javas, schools, roasted chicken stores like in wandegeya market. These can buy your stock in bulk however they need consistence supply .