Post by Ismail AbdulAzeez on Jul 24, 2019 9:34:50 GMT 1
Rearing turkeys is a good business because their incubation period is 28 days and one hen can hatch 10-15 young ones.
The ratio of males to females is 1:5, the egg production cycle is 24 weeks, marketable weight for males and females is about 8 and 6kg respectively after about five months in males and six months’ females. At this age, the male would have consumed about 25kg of feeds and the female about 20kg.
The advantage of doing it large-scale is that you have power to bargain on feed costs and market prices, among others.
Market price of Turkey
The market price of Turkey is 12,000-18,000 depending on size. It is important to do a market survey so that you are not stranded when the birds are ready for sale.
Period of peak sales
During the festive season, big hotels are a good market for its meat. You can also sell eggs, which fetch good money too. It is important to note that consistency in market supply is key, meaning that you need to plan your farm in such a way that you have birds to sell every time the buyer wants, depending on how you agree.
The ratio of males to females is 1:5, the egg production cycle is 24 weeks, marketable weight for males and females is about 8 and 6kg respectively after about five months in males and six months’ females. At this age, the male would have consumed about 25kg of feeds and the female about 20kg.
The advantage of doing it large-scale is that you have power to bargain on feed costs and market prices, among others.
Market price of Turkey
The market price of Turkey is 12,000-18,000 depending on size. It is important to do a market survey so that you are not stranded when the birds are ready for sale.
Period of peak sales
During the festive season, big hotels are a good market for its meat. You can also sell eggs, which fetch good money too. It is important to note that consistency in market supply is key, meaning that you need to plan your farm in such a way that you have birds to sell every time the buyer wants, depending on how you agree.
