10 Tips for Growing / Expanding Your Poultry Business in Kenya

Poultry farming is profitable alright, but a lot of people still fail and incur lots of losses in this business all the same. A lot of investors have blamed themselves for going into the business. Every business has its ‘trade secrets’ and a lot of people fail in business because they do not know the trade […]

How to construct a chicken house

Constructing a chicken house, also known as a coop, can provide your chickens with a safe and secure place to sleep, lay eggs, and get out of the weather. Here are some steps you can follow to build a chicken coop: By following these steps, you should be able to construct a functional and sturdy […]

Chicken vaccines and their prices

Disease Age Vaccine Name Method of administartion Estimate price Marek’s 1 day Marek subcutaneously injection ksh 3500/1000doses Newcastle/infectious bronchitis 7th day NCD+IB Drinking water ksh 500/1000 doses Bursal disease(Gumboro) 14th Bursal disease(Gumboro) Drinking water ksh 650/1000 doses Bursal disease(Gumboro) 21st Bursal disease(Gumboro) Drinking water Newcastle/infectious bronchitis 35th NCD+IB Drinking wate ksh 500/1000 doses fowl typhoid 56th […]

Economies of broiler farming setup

Economics of Broiler Farming – at a Glance 1. Unit Size : 1000 broiler birds per month 2.250 broilers in a week 3. System of rearing : Deep litter system Sr. No Particulars Specifications Physical Units Unit cost(Ksh/ Unit) Total cost (Ksh) 1 Sheds and other structures a) Broiler sheds ( 4 sheds) 1 sft. […]

Cattle Feed Pellets Making Guide

What is Cattle Feed Pellet Cattle feed pellets are a kind of compound feed and mainly made from various raw materials such as, cereals, seed from oleaginous crops and legumes, forage and dried beet pulp and additives, such as, vitamins, minerals, chemical preservatives and other essential micro-ingredients They are formulated according to the type of […]

Points to consider while starting chicken farming in Kenya

Can I rear Kienyeji for commercial purpose Farmers have been calling Ecochicks Poultry with similar inquires and this is my take. Yes but having considered the following. There are only 2 main ventures in poultry rearing, eggs or meat. We mainly have 3 types of chicken for that. Layers, Broilers and Kienyeji. Kienyeji feeds more than […]

Kienyeji diseases and their treatments

Disease Age affected Symptoms Treatment NCD All Depression, poor appetite, coughing and difficult breathing, diarrhea, nervous signs, twisted neck and death in large numbers in short time Vaccination antibiotic to control secondary infections Fowl pox All but serious at point of lay Spreading eruption on comb, wattle nose & other […]

What to do when Kienyeji Hens have drastically reduced their laying

What to do when Kienyeji Hens have drastically reduced their laying. You can boost kienyeji hens to lay by doing one of the following Feed one gram of honey mixed with water with the forage to the hen every morning and evening. 2. 8% boiled vegetable seeds are added as additive with the forage. 4. […]

Why poultry farmers fail in Kenya

Why poultry farmers fail in Kenya No feasibility study In most cases, farmers make little or no effort to carry out a feasibility study. The most important of these are the suppliers of day-old chickens, point-of-lay hens, feed, medicine, disinfectants and vaccines,cost of inputs and profit projection . Also often missing are veterinary services and sufficiency […]

Kienyeji chicken farming manual

Kienyeji chicken, also known as indigenous or native chickens, are a popular choice for small-scale poultry farming in Kenya due to their ability to thrive in free-range systems and their resistance to diseases. Here are some tips for starting a kienyeji chicken farm in Kenya: By following these tips, you can successfully raise a healthy […]