Profit and Cost Analysis of Raising 300 Free-Range Chickens and Farming Techniques
The free-range chicken is a relatively popular type of poultry, with tender and delicious meat, selling very well on the market, and its farming prospects are very broad, so what are the profit and cost of raising 300 free-range chickens? What are the farming techniques?
1. What is the cost of raising 300 free-range chickens?
1. Chick cost: Generally, the price of a chick on the market is about 3 yuan. If the farmer breeds and raises them himself, the price of a chick is about 1.5-2.0 yuan lower than the market price. Calculated at market price, it is about 900 yuan.
2. Vaccine cost: The cost of chicken vaccines depends on the scale of the chicken farmer. One dose of vaccine costs 20 yuan and can be injected into 1000-2000 chickens. Generally, vaccines are given 3-4 times, and the vaccine cost per chicken is under 2 mao, totaling 60 yuan for 300 chickens.
3. Feeding cost: Free-range chickens are mainly raised in free-range conditions. They can be marketed after 110 days, reaching a weight of 2.5-3.0 jin for market. The feed cost for raising one chicken is about 15 yuan, and the total feed cost for raising 300 free-range chickens is 15 yuan * 300 chickens = 4500 yuan.
2. Profit from raising 300 free-range chickens
1. Selling price: Free-range chickens are currently selling well on the market, and the market price is good. Calculated at 15 yuan/jin, a 2.5-jin free-range chicken can sell for about 38 yuan, and 300 chickens can sell for a total of 11400 yuan.
2. Farming profit: The farming cost of 300 free-range chickens is 4500 yuan + 900 yuan + 60 yuan = 5460 yuan. 11400 yuan - 5460 yuan = 5940 yuan, with an average profit of about 20 yuan per chicken.
3. Profit analysis: The net profit from raising free-range chickens ranges from 18-20 yuan. If the farmer breeds and raises them himself, the profit will be even higher. Of course, these are theoretical costs. In reality, the cost is recently about 1.5 yuan higher, and veterinary drugs and feed will also be a bit more expensive.
3. Free-range chicken farming techniques
1. Site selection: For free-range chicken farming, it is best to choose a place that is sheltered from the wind and faces the sun, with convenient water access, far from villages, and with convenient transportation. Having chicken farms densely distributed along rivers is a major taboo. The distance between farms should be no less than 200 m. Taking advantage of the natural barriers of mountainous areas, it is advocated to have one farm per hill.
2. Site disinfection: For new sites, the brooding room should be spray-disinfected with 5-10% limewater or 1:600 Baidusha or 1:1200 Xiaodewei or 2% caustic soda, etc. For old sites, potassium permanganate at 14 grams/sq m plus formaldehyde at 28 milliliters/sq m should also be used for sealed fumigation disinfection for 1-2 days, followed by ventilation for 1-2 days.
3. Temperature requirements: Temperature is the key to successful brooding. The temperature should be adjusted half a day in advance before the chicks arrive. Generally, the temperature in the brooding house should be controlled at 32-33°C for 0-1 week of age, and then lowered by 1-2°C each week until the chicks can be taken off heat after 4 weeks.
4. Selecting chicks: Whether chicken farming succeeds or not depends decisively on the quality of the chicks. Choose chicks with a relatively pure breed and robust constitution. In the flock, those that are lively, have relatively strong calls, have relatively large heads, protruding and spirited eyes, relatively strong struggling strength, clean bodies, uniform individuals, and consistent feather color are high-quality chicks.
5. Providing water as early as possible: After the chicks arrive, they should be sent into the brooding room as soon as possible (especially necessary in winter) and allowed to drink freely. If the chicks have been transported over a long distance or the weather is hot, add 0.9% glucose saline and quick supplement to the drinking water; for short-distance transport, appropriately add 0.01-0.02% potassium permanganate to the drinking water.
6. Starting feed at the right time: The time for starting chicks on feed should be appropriately delayed. The most suitable time is 24-36 hours after the chicks hatch. It can be determined according to the health status of the chicks and the external temperature conditions. Generally, it is better when 85% of the chicks have appetite.
7. Stocking density: The stocking density of free-range chickens can be slightly higher than that of fast-growing chickens. Generally, the density of chicks within one week of age is 35 chicks/sq m, and then it is reduced by about 5 chicks each week until they are taken off heat at four weeks of age and can be released for free-range raising.
8. Immunization work: The raising period of free-range chickens is relatively long, so their immunization should differ from that of fast-growing chickens raised indoors. The main points are to choose high-quality vaccines, use sufficient vaccine doses, have a reasonable immunization program, and use correct immunization methods.
9. Later-stage management: In the later stage, free-range chicken feed can gradually transition from compound feed to single corn and rice. If conditions are good, pellet feed can be used. If abnormalities in spirit, appetite, or feces are found, measures should be taken early, and sick and dead chickens should be removed in time to prevent harm from rats, eagles, snakes, weasels, and others.
The cost and profit of raising free-range chickens are still relatively considerable. Whether you are a small household or a large-scale farm, it is suitable for raising them, and the market sales volume is very good.