When I started my chicken farm in Oyi Local Government Area eight years ago, I made many costly mistakes. The biggest one? Not understanding the difference between wet mash vs dry mash feeding systems. I lost 30 chickens in my first month because I was mixing feed incorrectly. The wet mash spoiled quickly under our hot Anambra…
When I started chicken farming in Oyi Local Government Area eight years ago, feed costs almost killed my dreams. I was spending ₦8,500 per bag of commercial starter feed. My 100 birds were eating through my savings faster than I could count. Then I met Papa Chike, an old farmer from Awkuzu. He showed me…
My name is Pius Emeka, and I’ve been raising chickens in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State for eight solid years. I’ve seen farmers lose entire flocks because they didn’t understand proper brooding. I’ve also watched small-scale farmers build profitable businesses by mastering how to setup day old chicks brooding in Nigeria correctly. Let me share what…
My name is Pius Emeka, and I’ve been raising chickens here in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State for eight years. During this time, I’ve helped over 200 farmers solve their rat problems. Let me share what really works. When I started chicken farming in 2016, rats destroyed my first batch of chicks. I lost…
Proper ventilation can make or break your chicken farming business in Nigeria. After eight years of raising chickens in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, I’ve learned that most farmers lose birds not from disease, but from poor air circulation. Your birds need fresh air to breathe, stay cool, and remain healthy year-round. The ventilation system…
When I first started chicken farming in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State eight years ago, I made a costly mistake. I built my first coop with an earth floor because it seemed cheaper. Within three months, I lost 40% of my birds to diseases that could have been prevented. That experience taught me the…
My name is Pius Emeka. I have been farming chickens in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State for eight years. During this time, I have helped over 200 farmers build strong poultry houses using locally available materials. Many beginners ask me the same question: “What materials should I use for my poultry house?” The…
Building your first chicken coop in Nigeria doesn’t have to drain your bank account or give you sleepless nights. After eight years of raising chickens in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, I’ve helped over 200 farmers build coops that protect their birds and boost their profits. My name is Pius Emeka. I started chicken…