Traders move from village to village looking for pigs where live pigs are sold at the farm gate. Cages are best for layers farming but also used in broiler production. Poultry farming in kenya is playing an important role in the total economy and fulfilling the nutrition demand in kenya. Knowing alll about pig farming in kenya guide to pig. In this way, goat farming business plan manual which is suitable and applicable for the boer goat farming as well as other goat breeds, is going to be published. Poultry farming is the raising of domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, for the purposes of farming meat or eggs for food. Jun 17, 2018 rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. Cattles rearing in nigeria is indeed a lucrative business, because you can make money from every part of cattle that is.
Some have even abandoned white collar jobs in kenya to enter into the said million shillings business of quail farming in kenya. Methods and trends of livestock farming in kenya which include keeping of farm animals for commercial purposes or home consumption. Well get the beginners guide to improved kienyeji and exotic chicken farming in kenya for only ksh 700. The mean age of the rabbit producers was 43 years, and 15% of the respondents were female. You can get a loan from the bank, or funding from investors, to use as capital to start your rabbit farming business. The best method is to grasp the ears and the skin close to the head with one hand while the other hand takes the full weight of the rabbit at the hips. Meat goat farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day. Jan 11, 2015 there many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white. So what exactly is quail farming in kenya all about. New zealand white is reared mainly for meat production. In the advent of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have embraced commercial poultry farming methods. Jul 01, 2014 how to set up a profitable poultry farming business in kenya july 1, 2014 youngfamersfoundation 102 comments poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in kenya for some reasons. Rabbit farming in kenya what you need to knowkuza blog. The following is estimated cost for raising 100 kienyenji chicks once you have.
There are also several advantages that accrue to farmers rearing ducks. Dog rearing in kenya for those who dont understand the trade this might sound funny but wait until you sell that one dog for over 25 thousands kenya shilings. Meat goats rearing meat goat farming in kenya is becoming. Major challenges facing agricultural sector in kenya. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming methods.
Agriculture and agribusiness are gaining the attention of more people day by day, which means hundreds of thousands of kenyans are much interested in pig farming. We analyse allocative efficiency of major input factors for farmers in kenya. How to start a quail rearing business in kenya zakenya. For quite a while, rabbit farming in kenya has been considered as one of the ventures that can make you money. The 25 by 60ft plot in kayole in nairobi resembles many others in the populous estate. Jul 14, 2016 pig farming is becoming more pronounced as a lot kenyans are realizing the significance of becoming a business owner. Kienyeji farming in kenya has been quite a widespread type of poultry farming that is mainly found over the rural and semi rural. Rabbit millionaire is an initiative to raise rabbits for export market. The people who have started pig farming in kenya are now producing high quality meat and making good profits. Refer to the information sheet starting a rabbit enterprise for additional insight. It is surrounded by a concrete wall to enhance security and atop the walls one can see iron sheet structures. Livestock sector brief food and agriculture organization. I would request to know if there is market for their product. Factors influecing adoption of commercial rabbit production.
Among the most renowned companies in kenya which have a market for rabbits is the rabbit republic that has been contracting rabbit farming. How to make serious cash from rabbit farming in kenya. This is owing to the many problems that have faced the pig industry in the past. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Despite the lucrative nature of cattle business, it is not so common in other regions in nigeria except in. The pig market has been outperforming other notable markets, including poultry farming and realestate, since 2010.
They are indigenous to north and south america and were brought to africa by the colonial administration in the 18 th century. Cattle rearing a very lucrative business in nigeria. Pdf backyard rabbit farming can be a great idea for having healthy meat and an additional source of income for the family without much involvement. Kenya com rabbit consortium ltd is an organisation that offers farmers market for rabbits byproducts, mainly urine, which. The introduction of improved kienyeji chicken rearing by the kenya agricultural research institute in the year 2011 and introduction of the indian kuroiler in kenya have given a new face to poultry farming in kenya. The present research investigated the profitability and constraints to rabbit production in osun state, nigeria. For a long time, commercial rabbit farming in kenya for meat production has not been taken seriously. The four key markets for your rabbits daily nation. Rabbit meat is one of the best source of protein and healthier than other meats. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak is an established association of small scale farmers which was registered in 2009 under the societies act.
The ears alone should never be used as the sole means of holding the rabbit. Before investing your money in rabbit production, get all available literature, talk and visit with other producers, visit a rabbit processor, and talk with your county extension agent. Rabbits are kept for meat, skin, and manure and for learning purposes. Rearing piglets and the diseases you should look out for. The plot, however, is not occupied by people but pigs. Rabbit keeping in kenya is encouraged by companies such as the rabbit republic that are ready to make contracts with kenya for rabbit farming. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming. Rabbit millionare kenyatta road, kiambu, kenya startup. Calculating onfarm cost of milk production in kenya wur edepot. Calf rearing low calf growth rate mean weight gain only 0. It is the leading economic sector, accounting for 25% of the gross domestic product gdp. Pig rearing simple ideas about rearing pigs for small time. I intend to start rearing rabbit for commercial purposes.
Reports shows that some people are becoming billionaires by commercial poultry farming in kenya. You will need money for constructing the rabbit hutches, buying the breeding stock, buying the feeds e. This is because goats are hardy and can be kept even in dry areas. A beginners guide to raising rabbits, including a rabbit barn, pens, feeders and waterers, breeding stock, care and feeding, breeding, butchering, and meat sales. Production characteristics and constraints of rabbit. Evidence that financial record keeping and use of these data by the farm manager offers great opportunities to increase profits in the kenyan dairy sector. Pig sector kenya food and agriculture organization.
Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood. Below is the cost estimate prepared by neo chicks for raising 100 improved kienyeji chicks up to the time they start laying the eggs. Guide to rabbit production and marketing in kenya introduction our advice for people with conditions like arthritis and gout, high blood pressure is to desist from eating red meat and instead use white meat as their protein source. How to reap millions from pig farming business kuza blog. Profitability and constraints to rabbit production under. A beginners guide to raising rabbits mother earth news. Rearing ducks is a wellpaying venture, especially because there is a high demand for their eggs and meat. Kienyenji is the most economical and marketable as it is dual purpose type of poultry. The best evidence supports the policy prescription. The success of your breeding programme depends very much on the breeding practices used. Return on investmentroi is the major considerations in cage system. Mothers were more likely to make attributions regarding adultcontrolled failure in caregiving situations than were fathers, but mothers and fathers did not differ on attributions regarding uncontrollable success, childcontrolled failure, or authoritarian or progressive attitudes. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak empowering.
Jul 09, 2014 live pig markets although livestock markets are spread throughout the country there are no live pig markets in kenya. Cost of rearing kienyenji chicken in kenya nicehatch. Turkeys belong to the group of birds closely related to the domesticated chicken, pea fowl guinea fowls and quails. Pig rearing simple ideas about rearing pigs for small time farmers you have always wanted to lead a simple life in the province and raise your own food. Kari improved kienyeji and kuroiler farming neochicks. Points to consinder while starting chicken farming in kenya. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 60 rabbit producers and subjected to descriptive and budgetary analyses. Compiled by the department of agricultural research and. Improved kienyenji chicks can begin to lay eggs after 4 5 months.
Authors details samuel maina githigia is a senior lecturer at the faculty of veterinary medicine of the university of nairobi and a member of a research group from the government ministries. Production levels per crop and agroecological zone. The amount of capital required when raising rabbits for meat depends on the scale of the project. Commercial pig farming in kenya is one of the most lucrative business ventures. The true price of tea from kenya joint report by idh and true price 1. I am planning to start a rabbit farm in ghana and need these preliminary information, please. Its headquarter is located in thika kenya, housed in thika west district livestock production office. However, the industry seems to have stabilized between 2014 and 2015 although it is still clear that demand currently outstrips supply.
This is a significant change considering that for many years rabbit production in kenya was confined to the youth, mainly 4k club members and young farmers. Poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in kenya for some reasons. Poultry farming in kenya full information and guide. Livestock sector brief kenya fao agal ii preface the livestock sector briefs lsb are intended to provide a quick overview and an approximate outlook for the livestock sector of the respective country using figures and. Rabbit production in lowinput systems in africa prospects, challenges and opportunities oseni, s. All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily. Kindly note that the calculation are based on the current market prices which may vary with time and with your. How to set up a profitable poultry farming business in kenya. Young stocks form the foundation of replacement stock, can be used to expand dairy stock andor can be sold to generate income for the farmer. Protein from white meat is derived from sea foods, pork.
Most of the farmers of kenya raise egg laying or broiler chicken. Ministry of agriculture and rural development moard p. Many people are taking up the business, and they have all the right things to say about indulging in the company. Its time to dip your fimger in almost anything to make that extra cash. He did not sulk or curse after the 12 beef cattle he was rearing at his 50acre kongoni farm in isinya, kajiado county, were stolen by people who. Top pig farmer shares what makes his farm tick daily nation. All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily nation.
Marginal value products are estimated for land, labor, inorganic fertilizer and seeds, at. Small farm survey and statistics of medium to large farms. Rabbit farming benefits with available small investment and in a small place rabbit farming gives more income rabbits eat ordinary feed and convert them into a protein rich high quality meat apart from meat production they can also be reared for hide and fur the project can be implemented by for landless farmers, uneducated youth and women. Large scale rabbit farming is one of the livestock businesses with the best potential and space for extension in kenya.
Rabbit breeds vary, although they have one thing in common they are easy to. The main types of livestock are cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. Farmers hand book on pig production food and agriculture. There many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white. How to make serious cash from rabbit farming in kenya zakenya. Case evidence from kenyan family farms food and agriculture. Here you can find how to start poultry farming and how to start snail farming, which have also been discussed in a great detail on this website equally, you can also find our tutorial about fish farming here. The sector also accounts for 65 per cent of kenyas total exports and provides more than 18 per cent of formal employment. Pigs like poultry, are affected by viral diseases that can wipe a. Almost everyone in kenya has heard about the new craze farming that is quail rearing in kenya. Rabbit rearing is one of the livestock enterprises with a great potential and room for growth in kenya. Authors details samuel maina githigia is a senior lecturer at the faculty of veterinary medicine of the university of nairobi and a member of a research group from the government ministries, kenya agricultural research institute and. Department of animal sciences, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, 220005, osun state, nigeria corresponding author. Why kenya wont gain much from cheap oil by eliud owalo 5 hours ago.
At a workshop convened for stakeholders in may 2011, the government of kenya launched an initiative to promote rabbit rearing as a suitable industry that can contribute production among farmers in nakuru district. Crosses between native and exotic for improvement of local breeds. Those who have ventures rearing rabbits tell us that it is profitable and requires less time. Attributions and attitudes of mothers and fathers in kenya. Rabbit meat contain more protein and less in fat than beef, turkey, pork and even chickens meat. Pigs can be raised in both small or large scale commercial venture for providing food and nutrition to the family and total country or just for making high profit. May 08, 2014 we were able to put down a short informative article to help young farmers as well as buyers who want to venture into rabbit farming in kenya. Intensive system of rearing indigenous chickens commercially is uncommon. The average age of the kenyan farmer is widely referred to as being 60 years, although the original source for. The rabbits give birth after 35 days from day of purchase to 812 bunnies which lactate for 1 month. Rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. According to the kenya agricultural research institute kari, there are three 3 breeds of rabbits in kenya.
Apr 22, 2016 top pig farmer shares what makes his farm tick. The use of traps and insecticidetreated cattle requires a fully coordinated program over a wide area to be at all effective and to provide benefits to farmers over a broad area. In kenya the types of poultry farming practised are follows. Good calf rearing is an important undertaking because the productivity of cattle is mainly influenced by the care it receives when young. There is a new wave in kenya that of rabbit keeping. It create business opportunity for entrepreneurs 2. As a result commercial rabbit farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day. You are slowly accomplishing such a feat because you now how chickens and cows on your own farm. Rabbit farming requires modest investment as it needs only simple facilities and small land area. But what many might not know is that the areas of sheep and goat farming is full of potential. Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood development ecd amongst pastoralist communities in east africa. Thats when you will start to view this whole thing diffrentlly.
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