How Much Does It Really Cost to Raise 100 Broilers in Nigeria in 2026? Full Breakdown"*

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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, gas, light, labor, mortality allowance = *₦25,000*


*GRAND TOTAL FOR 100 BROILERS = ₦434,000*


*How Much Will You Make?*

100 birds x 2.5kg x ₦3,500/kg = *₦875,000*

Profit = ₦875,000 - ₦434,000 = *₦441,000 in 6 weeks*


_Note: Prices change by location. Lagos prices may be higher._


*Conclusion:*

Broiler farming is still profitable in 2026 if you control feed cost and mortality. Start small, record everything, and reinvest your profit.


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