The following analysis is courtesy of The Graduate Farmer
Which is the best kind of poultry farming to do between layers and broilers? This is a common question frequently asked by Kenyans who want to start poultry farming. We have compiled a list of calculations highlighting the profit margins of the two. I hope this will help shed some light to which is most profitable.
BROILER 500 BIRDS
| Feed | Cost per Kg | Duration | Maximum grams fed to per day |
| Broiler Starter | 50 | 3 Weeks | 100g |
| Broiler Finisher | 45 | 4 Weeks | 180g |
Mature broilers are sold at Ksh 400
| Feed | Cost of Feeds |
| Broiler Starter | Ksh 52,500 |
| Broiler Finisher | Ksh 113,400 |
| TOTAL FEED COSTS | Ksh 165,900 |
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Income Revenue from Sale of 500 broilers = Ksh 200,000
Gross Margin = Ksh 34, 100.
Net Profit per month = Ksh 17,050
LAYERS 500 BIRDS
| Feed | Cost per Kg | Duration | Maximum grams fed to per day |
| Chick Mash | 45 | 1-8 weeks | 60g |
| Growers Mash | 30 | 9-19 weeks | 90g |
| Layers Mash | 40 | 20-84 weeks | 120g |
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| Feed | Cost of Feeds |
| Chick Mash | Ksh 75,600 |
| Growers Mash | Ksh 103,950 |
| Layers Mash | Ksh 1,092,000 |
| TOTAL FEED COSTS | Ksh 1,271,550 |
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Cost of a tray of eggs= Ksh 320
Revenue from sale of eggs.
Laying percentage is usually 85%
Total eggs collected for 455days = Ksh 193,375
Total crates of eggs = Ksh 320 x 6,446
Total Income revenue = Ksh 2,062,720
Gross margin = Ksh 791,170
Net Profit per Month = 52,745
So which one do you think is best for you? Please share your comments below