Profitable Broiler Farming in Kenya
Broiler farming offers quick returns — birds are ready for market in just 6-8 weeks. Here is how to do it profitably.
Initial Investment (100 birds)
Day-old chicks: KSh 10,000 (KSh 100 each)Feed (entire cycle): KSh 25,000Equipment (feeders, drinkers): KSh 5,000Medication & vaccines: KSh 3,000Total: ~KSh 43,000Expected Revenue
100 birds × 2kg average × KSh 350/kg = KSh 70,000Profit: ~KSh 27,000 per cycle (6-8 weeks)Feeding Schedule
Housing Requirements
1 square foot per birdGood ventilation (no drafts)Wood shavings or rice husks for beddingHeat source for first 2 weeks (brooder)Essential Equipment
Chick feeders (1.5kg) for week 1-2Automatic feeders (10kg) for week 3+Bell drinkers or nipple drinker systemsBrooder cage or heat lampHealth Management
Day 1: Vitamins in waterDay 7: Newcastle vaccineDay 14: Gumboro vaccineDay 21: Newcastle boosterMaintain clean water and dry beddingMarketing Tips
Build relationships with hotels and restaurantsSell live birds at local marketsOffer dressed (slaughtered) birds at premiumUse social media and WhatsApp for ordersConclusion
Broiler farming is a reliable income source with quick turnaround. Start with 100 birds, perfect your system, then scale to 500-1000 birds per cycle.
