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*Body:* If you skip vaccination, you’re just feeding disease. One outbreak can wipe 100 broilers in 2 days. ₦300,000 gone. This is the exact *vaccination schedule* I use for my broilers in Nigeria. Save it. *BROILER VACCINATION CALENDAR 2026* **Day** **Vaccine** **Disease** **Method** **Cost/100 Birds** **Day 1** Marek Marek’s Disease Injected at hatchery ₦0 - already done **Day 7** Lasota (Newcastle) Newcastle Drinking water or Eye drop ₦800 - ₦1,200 **Day 10** Gumboro 1 Infectious Bursal Disease Drinking water ₦900 - ₦1,300 **Day 14** Lasota Booster Newcastle Drinking water ₦800 - ₦1,200 **Day 18** Gumboro 2 Infectious Bursal Disease Drinking water ₦900 - ₦1,300 *Total Vaccine Cost for 100 birds: ~₦3,400 - ₦5,000* *5 IMPORTANT RULES WHEN VACCINATING* *1. Water Must Be Clean* Don’t use chlorinated water. Leave water for 24hrs or use borehole. Chlorine kills the vaccine. *2. Starve Them 1-2 Hours Before* Remove water 1-2hrs before. So whe...

  Body:* Losing chicks in the first week is painful. ₦1500 per chick just to watch them die? If you're raising broilers in Nigeria, the first 7 days will make or break your entire batch. 80% of broiler losses happen in week 1. I’ve been there. Here are the *7 mistakes* killing your day-old chicks and how to fix them immediately. *1. Wrong Brooder Temperature* Too hot = panting, drinking too much, sudden death. Too cold = chicks huddling, piling on top of each other, suffocation. *Fix:* Week 1 = 32°C to 35°C. Use thermometer. Watch chick behavior. Spread evenly = perfect temp. *2. Dirty Water* Chicks drink a lot in week 1. Dirty water = http://E.coli , Salmonella, quick death. *Fix:* Change water 2-3 times daily. Add vitamins + electrolytes for first 5 days. Wash drinkers daily. *3. Bad Feed or Wet Feed* Moldy feed has mycotoxin. It will kill them silently. *Fix:* Buy from trusted brands: Vital, Topfeeds, Hybrid. Store in dry place. Don’t buy in bulk if you can’t finish...

 *Body:* Starting broiler farming in Nigeria? The first question every farmer asks is: "How much will it cost me?" Feed is expensive. Day-old chicks are not cheap. But without knowing the real numbers, you’ll just be guessing. In this post, I’ll break down the _exact cost_ to raise 100 broilers from day 1 to week 6 in Nigeria 2026. No theory. Just real numbers. *1. Day Old Chicks (DOC) - 100 Birds* Current price: ₦700 - ₦900 per chick 100 x ₦800 = *₦80,000* _Tip: Buy from trusted hatcheries like Zartech, Agrited, or CHI to avoid mortality._ *2. Feeds - The Biggest Cost* We need 3 types of feed for 100 birds for 6 weeks: - *Starter Feed Week 1-3*: 4 bags x ₦32,000 = ₦128,000 *Finisher Feed Week 4-6*: 6 bags x ₦31,000 = ₦186,000 *Total Feed*: *₦314,000* _Use the 3 cheapest feeds we talked about: Vital Starter, Top Feeds Finisher, Hybrid Grower._ *3. Drugs + Vaccines + Disinfectants* Lasota, Gumboro, vitamins, antibiotics = *₦15,000* Gumboro Lasota *4. Other Costs* Wood shavings...

*Intro:* Feed is 70% of your poultry cost. If you buy wrong feed, you either waste money or stunt your birds.  After 3 batches, I found 3 feeds that are cheap AND still give me 2kg+ birds in 6 weeks.  No gimmicks. Just what works for small farmers in Nigeria. *1. Vital Feeds - Broiler Starter* Vital Feeds - Broiler Starter *Why it's cheap:* Easy to find in Benin Delta and Lagos. Price is stable. *Result:* My chicks hit 700g in 3 weeks. No leg problems. *Tip:* Don't switch too early. Use for first 3 weeks exactly. *2. Topfeed - Broiler Finisher* Topfeed - Broiler Finisher *Why it's cheap:* Bigger bag, less cost per kg. Good energy for weight gain. *Result:* From week 4-6 my birds add 1.3kg with this. *Tip:* Add clean water and light 24hrs. Feed works better when birds eat at night too. *3. Hybrid Feeds - Grower Mash* Hybrid Feeds - Grower Mash *Why it's cheap:* Good alternative if Vital/Topfeed is out of stock. *Result:* Slightly slower growth but still hits target weigh...

*Body:* I used to lose 50-80 birds every batch. Heartbreaking.  Last 3 batches? I lost only 10 out of 500. That's 2% mortality. Here's exactly what changed: *1. Biosecurity - Day 1* I disinfect the pen 3 days before chicks arrive. Foot dip with Izal at entrance. No visitors. *Result*: No disease coming in. *2. Water Management* Clean water 2x daily. Add Vitamin + Glucose in first 5 days. *Result*: Strong immunity, no dehydration. *3. Heat Control* Thermometer is a must. 33°C week 1. I check 3x daily. *Result*: No piling, no suffocation, no cold stress. *4. Litter Management*  I remove wet spots every morning. Change top layer every 5 days. *Result*: No ammonia, no coccidiosis. *5. Early Sickness Detection* I check birds 2x daily. Any dull bird? I separate it immediately + give antibiotic. *Result*: Sick birds don't infect others. *Final Note:* 2% mortality is possible. It's not luck. It's system.  Which of these are you doing already? Comment below 👇. 

*Body:* Everyone asks me "Matthew, is poultry really profitable?"  Today I will show you exact math using current Nigerian prices. *1. The Setup Cost - Week 0* - *500 Day-old chicks*: 500 x ₦700 = ₦350,000 - *Feed*: 60 bags x ₦18,000 = ₦1,080,000  - *Drugs + Vaccine*: ₦50,000 - *Wood shavings + Gas + Misc*: ₦70,000 - *Total Expense*: ₦1,550,000 *2. The Sales - Week 8* - *Expected Survival*: 95% = 475 birds - *Average weight*: 2.5kg per bird - *Selling price*: ₦6,500 per bird live weight - *Total Income*: 475 x ₦6,500 = ₦3,087,500 *3. The Profit* Income ₦3,087,500 - Expense ₦1,550,000 = *₦1,537,500 Profit* Minus labor ₦200,000 = *₦1,337,500 Net Profit in 8 weeks* *4. 3 Secrets to Actually Make This Money* 1. *Buy chicks from good hatchery* - Avoid mortality 2. *Don't waste feed* - Use proper feeders 3. *Sell directly to buyers* - Don't use middlemen. Go to market yourself. *Final Note:* This is not to hype you. Poultry is risky if you make the mistakes in my last po...

*Body:* The first 3 weeks determine if your broilers will make money or give you loss.  I learned this the hard way. Here are the 5 mistakes most Nigerian farmers make: *1. Poor Brooding Temperature* Too hot = chicks pant and die. Too cold = chicks pile up and suffocate. *Solution*: Week 1 = 32°C-35°C. Use thermometer. Reduce heat by 3°C every week. *2. Dirty Water and Feed* Dirty water = Coccidiosis and http://E.coli. This kills 50 chicks in 2 days. *Solution*: Change water 2x daily. Wash drinkers with Dettol. Raise feeders to chest level. *3. Bad Litter Management* Wet litter = Ammonia gas = breathing problems. *Solution*: Use wood shavings. Turn litter daily. Remove wet spots immediately. *4. Overcrowding* More than 10 chicks per square meter = stress + slow growth. *Solution*: Week 1-3: 10 chicks per sqm. Expand space every week. *5. Wrong Feed and Vaccination* Giving grower feed too early or missing Gumboro vaccine. *Solution*: Week 1-4 = Broiler Starter. Week 4+ = Finisher. V...

*Intro:* Week 1-3 is where most broiler farmers lose money.  You buy 100 chicks on Monday. By Sunday next week, 20 are dead 😭 The problem is not usually the chick.  It’s the mistakes we make in brooding. If you’re brooding broilers this month, avoid these 5 mistakes: *Body:* *Mistake 1: Wrong Heat - Too Hot or Too Cold* *Problem*: Chicks huddle or pant. They die from cold or heat stress.   *Fix*: Use thermometer. 32-35°C for week 1. Reduce 2°C every week.   *Tool*: Get a *Brooder Thermometer*  *Mistake 2: Wet Litter / Dirty Brooder* *Problem*: Ammonia + disease. Coccidiosis starts here.   *Fix*: Change wood shavings every 3-4 days. Don’t let water spill.   *Tool*: Use *Shallow Drinkers* so water won’t spill *Mistake 3: Bad Feed + Bad Water* *Problem*: Giving grower feed too early or dirty water.   *Fix*: Chick starter only for first 3 weeks. Add vitamins + glucose first 5 days. Clean water daily. *Mistake 4: Overcrowding*...

*Intro:* If you’re starting poultry in Nigeria 2026 and you’re confused between "Broiler" and "Layer"...  You’re not alone. I get this question every week in my WhatsApp group. Broilers = Meat. Quick money in 6 weeks.  Layers = Eggs. Monthly salary for 1.5 years. But which one should a beginner start with?  Let’s break it down with cost, risk, and profit so you don’t waste your capital. *Body:* *1. BROILERS - "The 6-Week Money"* *Pros:* - *Fast*: 6-8 weeks and you’re selling - *High demand*: Christmas, Easter, Sallah = money time - *One cycle*: Buy, feed, sell, collect profit *Cons:* - *High feed cost*: They eat like NEPA takes light 😂 - *High risk*: Heat or disease can wipe them in 2 days   - *Market crash*: If 10 farmers bring broilers same time, price falls - *No continuity*: You start again after selling *Best for*: People who need quick cash and can take risk I advice them to go for the Broiler . Capital: ₦150k - ₦200k for 100 birds *2. LAYERS - ...

*Intro* Last week in my WhatsApp group, a farmer called Bros Gilbert said mosquitoes were disturbing his birds. His exact words: "My pen only have boko haram net round" 😂 I checked and found the real problem. It wasn’t the whole pen. It was just 1 side. If your birds are growing slow, getting fowl pox, or dying mysteriously... mosquitoes might be the reason. Here’s exactly what we found and how to fix it: *1. How Mosquitoes Enter Your Pen* Most farmers cover 3 sides and leave 1 side open "for air". That open side is where mosquitoes enter like NEPA. Especially if you’re backing a bush or fence. *2. 3 Damages Mosquitoes Do To Birds* - *Fowl Pox*: Black sores on comb and wattle. No cure. - *Stress + Poor Feeding*: Birds can’t sleep. They grow slow. - *Anaemia*: Too many bites = weak birds. *3. 3 Cheap Ways To Stop Them Today* 1. *Change the net*: Use "small hole mosquito net" not "boko haram net". ~₦1500 per yard. 2. *Evening Spray*: Use 2L spraye...

please before we commerce all items can be purchased on Jumia. Please click on my link and search on the items I posted. When you buy through my link I get a little commission. At least it help the blog going it won't cost you anything.  *Intro*Most farmers first batch of broilers was a disaster. They started with 100 birds, and before week 4 they had lost 20 birds. ₦40,000 gone just like that.  They cried, they prayed, and they learned in the hard way.  If you’re starting poultry in Benin or anywhere in Nigeria, please avoid these 5 mistakes farmers alway made. *Mistake 1: Poor Brooder Temperature*  They thought "heat is heat". They used a bulb that was too weak. The chicks huddled, got cold, and started dying.  *The Fix*: Get a proper brooder thermometer. Keep it at 32°C for week 1.  *What you should use now click the Jumia link and search*:   https://jforce.jumia.com.ng/s/rxX6I6T : HTC-1 Temperature And Humidity Meter on Jumia] -  HT...

*Intro*   I’m Matthew, a poultry farmer here in Benin City, Edo State.   Last 2 months I decided to start small with ₦200,000 because feed price was scaring me.   A lot of people asked me: "Matthew, did you make profit? Was it worth it?"   In this post I’ll show you the exact breakdown of how I spent the ₦200k, the challenges I faced, and how much profit I made after 8 weeks selling broilers. No theory. Just real numbers. *1. My ₦200,000 Breakdown - 100 Broilers* Item Quantity Amount (₦) **Day Old Chicks** 100 broilers @₦800 ₦80,000 **Starter Feed** 4 bags @₦18,000 ₦72,000 **Finisher Feed** 3 bags @₦17,500 ₦52,500 **Drugs + Vaccines + Sawdust** - ₦15,500 **Total Spent** **₦220,000** _Note: I went ₦20k over budget because feed increased in week 4. That’s farming for you._ *2. The 3 Biggest Challenges I Faced* 1.  *Heat*: Benin weather was too hot in week 3. I lost 4 chicks. Solution: More ventilation + cold water morning...

 Welcome back to my people! 👋 Thank you for the love on Part 1 and Part 2.  A lot of you DM’d me asking "Oga, what did you do with the remaining 4 million?"  Today I’ll break it down step by step. No hiding. After using 1 million for startup, cages, first set of chicks and feed, we had ₦4,000,000 left.  Here’s exactly how we invested it to grow and make profit: **1. Bigger & Better Housing - ₦1,200,000** We expanded the poultry house. Added more pens, proper ventilation, and security.  No point growing if birds will be uncomfortable or thieves will visit.  We also installed drinkers and feeders that reduce waste. **2. Bulk Feed & Storage - ₦1,000,000**  Feed is 70% of poultry cost. So we bought feed in bulk directly from the mill.  Cheaper + we stored it well so it won’t spoil.  This saved us almost 25% compared to buying small-small. **3. More Day-Old Chicks in Batches - ₦800,000** Instead of putting all eggs in one basket, we start...

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 Good day my people, It’s Matthew again.   Yesterday I told you I set aside ₦5 Million to start. Today I want to show you exactly where the first ₦1 Million went. No hiding. This is real. ### **My ₦1,000,000 Startup Breakdown** | **Item** | **Cost** | **Notes** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Land Prep + Pen Construction** | ₦350,000 | Bamboo, wood, roofing sheets, and labor for 600 birds. I used family land so no rent. | | **Day-Old Chicks** | ₦220,000 | 400 broilers @ ₦300 each + 200 layers @ ₦500 each from a trusted supplier in Benin City | | **Feed - Starter** | ₦180,000 | 60 bags to last first 4 weeks. Feed is 70% of the cost, just like they said. | | **Drugs, Vaccines + Equipment** | ₦90,000 | Drinkers, feeders, heat source, and initial vaccines | | **Misc + Contingency** | ₦160,000 | Transportation, labor, and "things I didn't plan for" | | **TOTAL SPENT** | **₦1,000,000** |  | ### **3 Biggest Lessons From Spending This Money** 1.  **Feed will shock you**: I th...

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 Good day my people, My name is Matthew Emoerere and I’m a husband, a father of 4, and someone who is tired of waiting for "government job" or "miracle money". This year, I decided to do something different. I’m starting a poultry farm in Benin City. Why poultry?   1.  There’s always demand - Everybody eats chicken and eggs every week. 2.  I can manage it from home - With 4 kids and a wife to support, I need business that doesn’t take me away. 3.  It’s real - I want to build something my children can inherit, not something that disappears overnight. My Plan   I’ve set aside ₦5 Million to start. The goal is to start with 400 broilers and 200 layers.   I will be sharing everything here on this blog:  - How much feed costs every month - The challenges I face   - The profit and the losses - Lessons I learn so I can help other Nigerian fathers I’m not an expert yet. I’m learning as I go. But I promise to be honest with you. If ...