About Benin Farm And Family

 Welcome to Benin Farm and Family!


My name is Matthew Emoerere Emmanuel . I’m a poultry farmer from Benin, Nigeria.


I started this blog in August 2026 because I was tired of losing birds and money due to small mistakes that no one talks about.


On this blog, I share practical poultry tips that work in Nigeria and West Africa 2026. No big grammar. Just real experience.


What you will find here:

1.  Broiler and Layer farming guides for beginners

2.  How to reduce bird mortality 

3.  Affordable equipment and tools that work

4.  Honest reviews of farm products I use


My mission is simple: To help 1000 Nigerian farmers start right and grow profit.


Have a question or suggestion? Use the Contact page. I reply.


Let’s grow together 💪

- Matthew Emoerere Emmanuel, Benin Farm and Family

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM

    As a beginner how can i use 500k to start a broiler chicken business?

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    1. Matthew EmoerereSeptember 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM


      Thank you for this question! 500k is a good amount to start small as a beginner in Bénin here.

      With 500k in 2026, you can comfortably start with *50 broilers* to learn the business without too much risk.

      Here is a simple breakdown I recommend for beginners:
      1. Chicks (50 birds) - ∼75k
      2. Feed (6-8 bags for 8 weeks) - 200k-250k (this is the biggest cost)
      3. Drugs/Vaccines/Sawdust - 40k
      4. Small drinkers, feeders, charcoal for heat - ∼50k*
      5. Keep ∼100k as emergency/contingency*

      Start small, learn mortality, feeding, and how to find buyers first. Don't use all 500k at once.

      I will explain this full breakdown with current prices in Bénin farming in my next post on Thursday so you don’t miss anything.

      Do you have space at home already? Let me know and I’ll guide you.

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