Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood. The rabbits give birth after 35 days from day of purchase to 812 bunnies which lactate for 1 month. 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. 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. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak is an established association of small scale farmers which was registered in 2009 under the societies act. Pig sector kenya food and agriculture organization. Among the most renowned companies in kenya which have a market for rabbits is the rabbit republic that has been contracting rabbit farming. Jul 25, 2011 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. However, the industry seems to have stabilized between 2014 and 2015 although it is still clear that demand currently outstrips supply. The main types of livestock are cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. Apr 22, 2016 top pig farmer shares what makes his farm tick.
How to reap millions from pig farming business kuza blog. According to the kenya agricultural research institute kari, there are three 3 breeds of rabbits in kenya. New zealand white is reared mainly for meat production. Pig rearing simple ideas about rearing pigs for small time. The present research investigated the profitability and constraints to rabbit production in osun state, nigeria. Rabbit meat is one of the best source of protein and healthier than other meats. Traders move from village to village looking for pigs where live pigs are sold at the farm gate. We analyse allocative efficiency of major input factors for farmers in kenya. Rabbit millionare kenyatta road, kiambu, kenya startup. 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. Rabbit breeds vary, although they have one thing in common they are easy to. You can get a loan from the bank, or funding from investors, to use as capital to start your rabbit farming business.
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. 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. All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily nation. Improved kienyenji chicks can begin to lay eggs after 4 5 months.
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. Rabbit farming requires modest investment as it needs only simple facilities and small land area. 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. Return on investmentroi is the major considerations in cage system. The pig market has been outperforming other notable markets, including poultry farming and realestate, since 2010. The people who have started pig farming in kenya are now producing high quality meat and making good profits. Some have even abandoned white collar jobs in kenya to enter into the said million shillings business of quail farming in kenya. You will need money for constructing the rabbit hutches, buying the breeding stock, buying the feeds e. Jan 11, 2015 there many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white.
Small farm survey and statistics of medium to large farms. Major challenges facing agricultural sector in kenya. Good calf rearing is an important undertaking because the productivity of cattle is mainly influenced by the care it receives when young. Tof poultry keeping con tinues to be one of the most popular enterprises among smallscale farmers in kenya. 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. Refer to the information sheet starting a rabbit enterprise for additional insight. There is a new wave in kenya that of rabbit keeping. The best evidence supports the policy prescription. For quite a while, rabbit farming in kenya has been considered as one of the ventures that can make you money. Kienyeji farming in kenya has been quite a widespread type of poultry farming that is mainly found over the rural and semi rural. The four key markets for your rabbits daily nation. 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. Jul 09, 2014 live pig markets although livestock markets are spread throughout the country there are no live pig markets in kenya.
Why kenya wont gain much from cheap oil by eliud owalo 5 hours ago. The ears alone should never be used as the sole means of holding the rabbit. Factors influecing adoption of commercial rabbit production. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak empowering. Rabbits are kept for meat, skin, and manure and for learning purposes. As a result commercial rabbit farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day. Poultry farming in kenya is mostly practiced smallscale, and predominantly for domestic consumption.
Crosses between native and exotic for improvement of local breeds. 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. Cages are best for layers farming but also used in broiler production. Protein from white meat is derived from sea foods, pork. This is because goats are hardy and can be kept even in dry areas. 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. 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. It is the leading economic sector, accounting for 25% of the gross domestic product gdp.
Though rabbit meat marketing is yet to gain ground, there is hope that with the growing awareness of the benefits of rabbit meat, it will be possible for rabbit meat to be introduced into. The mean age of the rabbit producers was 43 years, and 15% of the respondents were female. The following is estimated cost for raising 100 kienyenji chicks once you have. I intend to start rearing rabbit for commercial purposes. This is owing to the many problems that have faced the pig industry in the past. 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. But what many might not know is that the areas of sheep and goat farming is full of potential. Conclusions over the last decade, the consumption of poultry products in developing countries has grown by 5. Kenya com rabbit consortium ltd is an organisation that offers farmers market for rabbits byproducts, mainly urine, which.
Apr 17, 2015 all about sheep farming, from birth to the market. 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. 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. Case evidence from kenyan family farms food and agriculture. Meat goats rearing meat goat farming in kenya is becoming. 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. Kari improved kienyeji and kuroiler farming neochicks. Calculating onfarm cost of milk production in kenya wur edepot.
Others are pigs, bees, camel, rabbits, horses and donkeys. Rearing piglets and the diseases you should look out for. Methods and trends of livestock farming in kenya which include keeping of farm animals for commercial purposes or home consumption. I am planning to start a rabbit farm in ghana and need these preliminary information, please. Well get the beginners guide to improved kienyeji and exotic chicken farming in kenya for only ksh 700. Jul 14, 2016 pig farming is becoming more pronounced as a lot kenyans are realizing the significance of becoming a business owner. Production characteristics and constraints of rabbit. It is surrounded by a concrete wall to enhance security and atop the walls one can see iron sheet structures. A beginners guide to raising rabbits, including a rabbit barn, pens, feeders and waterers, breeding stock, care and feeding, breeding, butchering, and meat sales.
The project is on contract basis for firms looking for farmers like me to work with. Knowing alll about pig farming in kenya guide to pig. Cattle rearing a very lucrative business in nigeria. I would request to know if there is market for their product. How to start a quail rearing business in kenya zakenya. Livestock sector brief food and agriculture organization. How to make serious cash from rabbit farming in kenya zakenya. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming.
Rabbit meat contain more protein and less in fat than beef, turkey, pork and even chickens meat. There are also several advantages that accrue to farmers rearing ducks. How to make serious cash from rabbit farming in kenya. Rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. 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.
Rabbit production in lowinput systems in africa prospects, challenges and opportunities oseni, s. Commercial pig farming in kenya is one of the most lucrative business ventures. 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. Points to consinder while starting chicken farming in kenya. Poultry farming in kenya is playing an important role in the total economy and fulfilling the nutrition demand in kenya. Its headquarter is located in thika kenya, housed in thika west district livestock production office. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming methods.
Profitability and constraints to rabbit production under. They are indigenous to north and south america and were brought to africa by the colonial administration in the 18 th century. Cost of rearing kienyenji chicken in kenya nicehatch. 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. Farmers hand book on pig production food and agriculture.
The plot, however, is not occupied by people but pigs. 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. Below is the cost estimate prepared by neo chicks for raising 100 improved kienyeji chicks up to the time they start laying the eggs. The success of your breeding programme depends very much on the breeding practices used. Intensive system of rearing indigenous chickens commercially is uncommon. In the advent of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have embraced commercial poultry farming methods. The 25 by 60ft plot in kayole in nairobi resembles many others in the populous estate. Meat goat farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day. Its time to dip your fimger in almost anything to make that extra cash. 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. How to set up a profitable poultry farming business in kenya. Jun 17, 2018 rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. Most of the farmers of kenya raise egg laying or broiler chicken. Rabbit keeping in kenya is encouraged by companies such as the rabbit republic that are ready to make contracts with kenya for rabbit farming.
Despite the lucrative nature of cattle business, it is not so common in other regions in nigeria except in. Marginal value products are estimated for land, labor, inorganic fertilizer and seeds, at. Raising some other domestic birds can also be seen in kenya. The average age of the kenyan farmer is widely referred to as being 60 years, although the original source for. Cattles rearing in nigeria is indeed a lucrative business, because you can make money from every part of cattle that is. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 60 rabbit producers and subjected to descriptive and budgetary analyses. Thats when you will start to view this whole thing diffrentlly. Rearing ducks is a wellpaying venture, especially because there is a high demand for their eggs and meat. Large scale rabbit farming is one of the livestock businesses with the best potential and space for extension in kenya. Many people are taking up the business, and they have all the right things to say about indulging in the company.
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. Reports shows that some people are becoming billionaires by commercial poultry farming in kenya. Poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in kenya for some reasons. 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. Rabbit millionaire is an initiative to raise rabbits for export market. Kindly note that the calculation are based on the current market prices which may vary with time and with your. Department of animal sciences, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, 220005, osun state, nigeria corresponding author. In kenya the types of poultry farming practised are follows. 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. Poultry farming in kenya full information and guide. The sector also accounts for 65 per cent of kenyas total exports and provides more than 18 per cent of formal employment. So what exactly is quail farming in kenya all about.
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. 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. Ministry of agriculture and rural development moard p. Rabbit farming in kenya what you need to knowkuza blog.
It create business opportunity for entrepreneurs 2. There many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white. The true price of tea from kenya joint report by idh and true price 1. Rabbit rearing is one of the livestock enterprises with a great potential and room for growth in kenya. Kienyenji is the most economical and marketable as it is dual purpose type of poultry. For a long time, commercial rabbit farming in kenya for meat production has not been taken seriously. Almost everyone in kenya has heard about the new craze farming that is quail rearing in kenya. Those who have ventures rearing rabbits tell us that it is profitable and requires less time.
Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood development ecd amongst pastoralist communities in east africa. Cages have alot of benefits but also expensive when calculated cost per bird. Production levels per crop and agroecological zone. Pigs like poultry, are affected by viral diseases that can wipe a.
All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily. Attributions and attitudes of mothers and fathers in kenya. A beginners guide to raising rabbits mother earth news. The amount of capital required when raising rabbits for meat depends on the scale of the project. You are slowly accomplishing such a feat because you now how chickens and cows on your own farm. Turkeys belong to the group of birds closely related to the domesticated chicken, pea fowl guinea fowls and quails.
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