WHY BROILERS SHOULD NOT be kept longer than 6 WEEKS

[@zarahabdullahi3235]

Hello I think it also depends on the broiler breed some start growing after six weeks like Arbor Acres some breed are for six weeks some are for more than six weeks

[@farmsdiary]

Actually, you point is very valid for Arbor acre breed of broilers that stay longer to manifest hugeness, that's why most profit minded broiler farmers switched to breeds like Ross, Cobb that exhibit faster growth within 6 weeks, to maximize profit. The point am just trying to make is that, for profitability 6 weeks is great. Above that, profit margins go down

[@enod9746]

Thanks for making this point. I bought Arbor Acres and was disappointed by their weight gains at 6 weeks.

[@farmsdiary]

Arbor is one of the first advanced set of breeds that came into Nigeria and many old farmers are familiar with them and they take their time, plus still feed like other breeds, so it's best to go for the other more genetically modified breeds with faster growth instead.

[@estherokoli8941]

Thanks for the information

[@farmsdiary]

You welcome

[@fredsmith2266]

Thanks brother very informative I learned a lot

[@farmsdiary]

Am glad you did...

[@hybreedfarmsranchlimited3504]

True, I've experienced it.

[@farmsdiary]

Thanks for the idea support.

[@akinyemiomowumi534]

I want to raise chickens for personal purpose for about six months,And I have already bought them two weeks before I came across this video today,What should I do?And I want to use its all in July ending by God's grace.They are 3weeks plus now.

[@farmsdiary]

6 months is a lot of time to train a batch of birds oo. Its time enough to train at least 3 batches and sell off too. Since they are 3 weeks old already, with good management, you can raise them to marketable weight in the next 3 weeks or at most 5 weeks, sell and replace them. Finally to target a batch that will be ready by July ending, check the specific date, using your calendar, calculate 6 or 7 or 8 weeks backward.. That's when you should book for the batch that will be ready by July ending. Hope this helps.

[@ham_free]

It depends on the type of birds. If they are not broilers, you'll be fine

[@ISARAMATU-mr5xn]

Thank for the knowledge,first timer Poultry farmer

[@farmsdiary]

You welcome and thanks

[@cocotash2000]

the birds in this video are cobbs or ross?

[@farmsdiary]

Ross

[@hilarychineze8639]

I've been watching a lot of your videos lately, and I find them top notched . Can/do you offer online training and coaching for broiler farming. I want to start the business ASAP.

[@farmsdiary]

Hilary, thanks for the compliment... Yea, I have an online course on how to raise broilers, starting from the planning, preparations, day to day activities and marketing Kindly visit the link below, to look it up and enroll farmsdiary.com.ng/step/broilers-video-course

[@collinschibuzor]

You're right bro thanks

[@farmsdiary]

Uwc sir

[@arabblingg6710]

Thanks

[@farmsdiary]

You welcome

[@iwuchukwuchikezie1641]

God bless you so much for these teachings. More grace bro. Please, do you do herbal?

[@farmsdiary]

Thanks. I don't do herbs myself, but I use herbs manufactured by science reputable and certified companies, with dosage specifications ex CG herbs, kings herb (both by CENTRE etc)

[@okoyechiemerie2261]

Please can you mention all the medications I can use during blooding section

[@farmsdiary]

Multivitamin, Antibiotics, Anticoccidiosis, Gumboro vaccine, Lasota vaccine

[@stellaentekume4328]

This good , keep it up . Very informative .

[@farmsdiary]

Glad you learnt something new...

[@alhassanbabba7832]

Please can you elaborate on the marketing of broilers

[@farmsdiary]

Kindly go through this video on how to effectively sell broilers fast kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC4f4GqdpmIgLM

[@farmsdiary]

Here's a video of how to market your broilers fast kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC4f4GqdpmIgLM

[@ChinasaOnyia]

Pls where can I get a day old chick in ikorodu italuwo axis

[@farmsdiary]

Sincerely, I don't know, as I operate around abuja, nasarawa and few times Enugu, so you'd have to make the enquiries over there. Am not sure, but I think many poultry related stuffs like feed mills, or probably few hatcheries are located in Ogun state, so just make offline enquiries

[@twinoaksfam]

Thank you! Very helpful video. We raise broilers in America, & it is so informative & educational for us to see experts from around the world sharing their experiences. We prefer 6 week production cycle, too. Thanks again!

[@farmsdiary]

Am glad we share the same routine of raising broilers 6 weeks.

[@twinoaksfam]

@@farmsdiary I do have a question if you have opportunity to answer at your convenience. Here in USA it is typical to experience 20 to 30 percent flock loss/culls prior to processing from various reasons. I've been told it's 5 to 10 percent at most in other parts of the world. Do you have any insight on that percentage variance or what might be specific factors that contribute to such a big difference? We are just curious of other producers' experiences & want to improve our skills & operations, too. Thanks so much again. I will watch & like more of your videos.

[@omichaelsdiary3214]

No mortalities?

[@MadouriJallow-j4g]

I want to know how do you give them feeding guidelines upto slaughter let say

[@farmsdiary]

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[@vincentifediora7741]

I just subscribe but what if you don't see a buyer at that 6wks.

[@farmsdiary]

From this question, lemme assume you don't have outlets you can sell dressed broilers to, cause if you did, I'd have said slaughter, dress and freeze In you case I'd recommend you keep feeding them till you find buyers, but note that the longer you feed them to meet their nutritional requirements from the 6 week, the lower your possible profit becomes. I recommended you watch this video below, on how to sell your broilers kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC4f4GqdpmIgLM

[@muskrilcardo9372]

ok

[@jamesbenjamin7973]

What brand of feed did you use?

[@farmsdiary]

Newhope and topfeed

[@jamesbenjamin7973]

@@farmsdiary two top notch feeds

[@jamesbenjamin7973]

@@farmsdiary topfeeds avg price is 20k now depending on type of feed in Ogun st

[@farmsdiary]

Wow, its cheaper over there, cause its almost 24k in nasarawa and abuja

[@davidolorunleke7392]

Which broiler breed will you recommend and where can i get that

[@farmsdiary]

The 3 popular broiler breeds in Nigeria, Ross 308, Cobb and abhor acre, are all good. I don't specifically recommend any, cause it depends on what you, the farmer wants, since they have different features and advantages above themselves.

[@MadouriJallow-j4g]

Pls what space of housing do I need to raise 500 broilers

[@farmsdiary]

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[@engrjamesoke2156]

Nice onr

[@farmsdiary]

Thanks

[@robbinKgoete]

just tell what kind must i use to feeder chicks

[@farmsdiary]

Newhope

[@theflagged747]

hey my brother what size coop is that

[@farmsdiary]

Its 21 by 51 feet

[@theflagged747]

Thank you my brother and how much chicken is the maximum capacity for that size coop? I just staring my business I build a 45” by 13” coop I would like to know as well how much that can holds

[@FieldOfRichesFarm]

@Farm dairy iam from somalia b🇸🇴 How much do you sell one chicken after 6th week in dollars Thank you🎉

[@mcarez66]

Hope its not a waste, if am raising broiler more than 6weeks for personal consumption?

[@farmsdiary]

For personal consumption, keeping broilers above 6 weeks is no waste

[@joannadana9878]

👍👍👍

[@farmsdiary]

Thanks

[@goodman9122]

Hi please, i am about to start my own broiler farm and I am still in the research stage..... please what is the Cost of full-grown broiler in Nigeria Feb 10, 2023 Hi please, i am about to start my own broiler farm and I am still in the research stage..... please what is the Cost of full-grown broiler in Nigeria

[@farmsdiary]

The price of full grown broiler depends on many factors like; How much it cost to raise them, Your location, Season... So I'd recommend you ask around the location you want to site your poultry farm, for what matured broilers are sold, cause there is where your target market will also be, when you start. Before the week runs out, I'd share how to cost the price to sell your broilers.

[@jamesbenjamin7973]

What breed was this?

[@farmsdiary]

Ross breed

[@Kingspoultry]

Can I go into frozen with broiler and is it profitable?

[@farmsdiary]

Frozen are mainly done with broilers, cause they produce more meat, that have weight than layers. And yes, frozen business is profitable.

[@MaaziZuru]

Nice one brother. You just saved my ass

[@farmsdiary]

Always glad to help...

[@abrahamakinwale4171]

Your broilers appears whiter in deep liters, what is the secret please?

[@farmsdiary]

Its just good litter management, that's all... Have in mind that the older broilers get, the faster the mess up their litter, so remove and change immediately its messed up.

[@ham_free]

Raising broilers beyond 6 weeks isn't a waste of time if you are selling in kgs.

[@farmsdiary]

Yeah, you're right...

[@MmesomaNnadi-w4s]

The cost of feeding them after six weeks is the challenge. Especially since the growth rate has slowed down and their feed consumption is relatively higher.

[@farmsdiary]

@MmesomaNnadi-w4s you are right

[@farmsdiary]

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