Below is the cost estimate prepared by Neo Chicks for raising 100 Improved Kienyeji Chicks up to the time they start laying the eggs. Mostly, they start laying at around 4 to 5 months. Kindly note that the calculation are based on the current market prices which may vary with time and with your locality. It is also worth noting that the estimates are broadly based on the major expenses and may not include other unpredictable costs. We assume you have a ready structure.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | CALCULATION | TOTAL |
| Chicks | Neochicks Ltd sells 3days old chicks, vaccinated against Marek’s at 100ksh | 100 chicks x ksh100 | 10,000 |
| Chick mash | Chicks feed on chick mash up to 8th week. On average, the chicks will consume 60 grams per day. Each Kg is ksh50. | 56days x 0.06kg x 100 chicks x 50ksh | 16,800 |
| Growers Mash | Fed between the 9th week and 19th week. On average, they consume 90 grams per day. Each Kg is ksh35. | 77days x 0.09kg x 100 chicks x 35Ksh | 24,255 |
| Vaccines, Vitamins and deworming | Gumboro 1stdose,
Gumboro 2nd dose,
Newcastle 1st dose, Newcastle 2nd dose, Fowl typhoid,
Deworming Vitamins |
Ksh300
Ksh300  Ksh350 Ksh350 Ksh350 |
2,200 |
| Miscellaneous | Sawdust, labour, transport costs etc | Ksh 8,000 | 8000 |
| Types of equipment | Feeders, Drinkers |
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The total from the estimate given is Ksh 61,255, which works out to Ksh 612.55 per bird (assuming zero mortality). This is the price one would have to sell their birds at just to break even.
Great breakdown. Am interested to start a commercial venture in Siaya.
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