INTRODUCTION

Poultry farming is one of the businesses many Nigerians are going into today. However, many people do not always know the actual cost of raising broilers. In this post, I will share a realistic breakdown of how much it costs to raise 30 broilers within 6 weeks in my area using current prices.

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Cost Breakdown for 6 Weeks

1. Cost of Day-Old Chicks

30 chicks × ₦1,200 = ₦36,000

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1. Feed Cost

To raise the birds for 6 weeks, I used:

• 4 bags of Ultima Plus Starter feed @ ₦21,500 = ₦86,000
• 1 bag of Happy Chicken Finisher feed @ ₦18,000 = ₦18,000

Total Feed Cost = ₦104,000

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Why I Used These Feeds

I used Ultima Plus Starter feed during the early stage because chicks need strong nutrition, high protein, and energy for proper growth, bone development, and immunity.

I then switched to Happy Chicken Finisher feed in the later stage because finisher feed helps the birds gain weight and develop good flesh for market size within 6 weeks.

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1. Medication / Vaccination Cost

• Gumboro vaccine (50 doses) = ₦2,000
• Lasota vaccine (50 doses) = ₦1,500
• Ashiboost (2 packs) = ₦4,000
• Coccifor (1 packet) = ₦2,500
• Chick Formula (1 packet) = ₦1,500
• Viral Solution (1 litre) = ₦1,000
• Anidone Anticoccidia (1 packet) = ₦1,000
• Stopper Anticoccidia (3 bottles) = ₦600
• Multivitamin = ₦1,700
• Supertylosin (for CRD) = ₦2,500

Total Medication Cost = ₦18,300

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1. Wood Shavings (Litter)

• Sawdust: 2 bags @ ₦2,000 = ₦4,000
  (Including transportation)

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Total Estimated Cost

₦36,000 + ₦104,000 + ₦18,300 + ₦4,000 = ₦162,300

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Sales After 6 Weeks

At 6 weeks, the birds should be table size and ready for market.

If each mature broiler sells for ₦7,000:

30 birds × ₦7,000 = ₦210,000

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Estimated Profit

₦210,000 - ₦162,300 = ₦47,700

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Challenges During The 6 Weeks

• High feed prices
• Disease outbreak risk
• Market price fluctuations

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Conclusion

Raising 30 broilers for 6 weeks can still be profitable when properly managed. Good feeding, proper medication, hygiene, and close monitoring are very important for success.

In this particular batch, I recorded zero mortality and no disease outbreak, which helped me achieve better growth and maximize my profit.

I have been into poultry farming for more than 5 years of consistent experience, and from my journey I have learned a lot about proper management and cost control. I am also here to help beginners who want to start small and grow step by step.

From my experience, I can say that broiler farming is a reliable business when done with consistency and proper management.

Have you tried broiler farming before? I would like to hear your experience in the comments.