How to Start a Profitable Poultry Farm with ₦50,000 in Nigeria: Beginner’s Guide

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   Introduction

  

  Layer chickens feeding inside a coop, demonstrating proper feeding equipment for healthy egg production.

  
  

According to Agriculture Dairy (as cited in Rao, 2020), poultry refers to a wide range of bird species, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons, peacocks, peafowl, ostriches, quails, and other game birds.

However, this article will focus specifically on chicken rearing, as chickens are the most commonly domesticated poultry birds and serve as a major source of both meat and eggs in Nigeria.

Starting a poultry farm in Nigeria doesn’t have to be expensive. With just ₦50,000, you can launch a small-scale poultry business and begin earning income in 5–7 weeks. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to do it — even if you have no prior experience.

🐣 Why Poultry Farming?

• Fast turnover: Broilers mature in 6–8 weeks.

• High demand: Chicken meat and eggs are consumed daily in Nigeria.

• Low entry cost: You can start small and grow fast.


💡 What You Need to Get Started

Item Estimated Cost

50 Day-old chicks ₦12,500

Starter feed (2 bags) ₦10,000

Local pen structure ₦15,000

Vaccine & medications ₦5,000

Feeder & drinkers ₦3,000

Miscellaneous (water, light, sawdust) ₦4,500

Total₦ 50,000
 

🏠 Step-by-Step Setup

1.      Build or Rent a Small Coop

You can use wood and zinc or a small cage. Make sure it’s well ventilated and protected from predators.
 

2.      Buy Your Chicks

Go for broilers (for meat) or layers (for eggs). Buy from a trusted hatchery or local agro dealer.

 

Day-old broiler chicks kept warm and safe."

3.      Feed & Medicate

• Use starter feed for the first 3 weeks.
• Give routine vaccines (Gumboro, Lasota).
• Provide clean water always.

4.      Grow & Sell
Broilers are ready in 6–8 weeks. You can sell each bird for ₦2,500–₦3,500 — meaning ₦125,000+ revenue from 50 birds.

 

Quality farm-raised broilers, ready for sale."

🧠 Pro Tips

• Start small and learn before scaling.
• Join local WhatsApp or Facebook groups for farmers.
• Keep basic records of feed cost, mortality, and income.

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Summary
Poultry farming is one of the easiest ways to break into agribusiness in Nigeria. With just ₦50,000, you can create a stream of income that grows over time. The key is to start small, learn fast, and treat it like a business.

 
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 Reference:
Rao, K. R. (2020). Introduction to Poultry Farming.