poultry farming in kenya

Have you been wondering what agribusiness initiative you can embark on in the coming year? If you’re looking for a venture with relatively low startup costs, high demand, and the potential for steady daily income, then layers poultry farming could be your answer. This article will guide you step-by-step on how to get started, stay […]

In every Kenyan village, there’s that one farmer whose story seems almost mythical. They live in palatial homes, drive the latest four-wheel drives, and their names are mentioned with admiration in local gatherings. These successful farmers seem to possess a magic formula—a golden touch—that transforms soil into wealth. But what’s their real secret? Why do […]

Poultry meat is an important source of high quality proteins, minerals and vitamins to balance the human diet. Specially developed varieties of chicken (broilers) are now available with the traits of quick growth and high feed conversion efficiency. Depending on the farm size, broiler farming can be a main source of family income or can provide […]

If you are looking for an agribusiness venture in Kenya to invest in, here are 5 profitable agricultural business ideas that you can start today. Please note that you need to extensively research thoroughly before starting your business. Farming is not as easy as it seems from what you have heard on the media. You need […]

Free-range chicken production system This chicken production system is practiced in most rural areas of the country and objectives of production are for household consumption and as source of additional income for the household. It covers 95-98% of the chicken production system in Kenya and  it is not profitable since it is not market oriented. It […]

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Dairy Farming Milk is always a requirement in many Kenyan kitchens especially in making tea. Most Kenyan families cannot drink tea if it does not contain milk. This shows you how important milk is in Kenya. The current price of milk goes for Ksh. 35 in milk processing plants and at shop price it goes […]

I was going through the Standard Newspaper archives this morning and found this interesting article about Kienyeji poultry farming. Talk about good reads!! Nairobi, Kenya: For many years, poultry farmers in Kenya have been rearing exotic breeds for commercial purposes. The birds, which lay hundreds of eggs annually, have been the darling of many farmers. […]