2018 Cost and Profit Analysis of Raising Donkeys

The prospects for raising donkeys are good in many places, and many friends have gained decent economic returns from it. So the meat donkey market has been hot for quite a while now - what are the costs and profits roughly like in 2018? Today let Qinnong Net introduce the economics of donkey farming to you, so those preparing to raise them have a clearer picture.

1. Farming Costs

Most of the cost of raising donkeys is concentrated in the breeding stock; the rest of what is needed really isn't much. In 2018, the market price for a donkey breed of about 200 jin was generally around 3400 yuan each. As for feed, it is generally roughage, with the feeding amount varying between 3-8 jin depending on size, and the selling price of the feed at about 0.4 yuan/jin. In between, some fine feed is also needed to supplement nutrition, about 2 jin per day, roughly 4 yuan, plus 20 yuan for vaccines. Generally, in about one year it can grow to 500 jin for slaughter, and the required cost is roughly 3400+2160+20=5580 yuan or so.

2. Farming Profit

China's donkey meat market is currently quite hot, with prices in various places ranging from 17-30 yuan. Calculating by the lower-middle figure of 20 yuan, the total revenue from one donkey is 20*500=10000 yuan, and the net profit is 10000-5580=4420 yuan or so. Profit roughly fluctuates within this range; of course, the more you raise, the profit will relatively go a bit higher. Currently, generally speaking, one person can manage about 10 donkeys, so everyone must go by their own actual situation. Earning around 40,000-50,000 yuan a year is no problem.

3. Market Prospects

The donkey meat market is currently relatively short of supply, because donkey hide is a first-class material for making ejiao, so at present when selling donkeys you can also slaughter them yourself and separate the hide from the meat - one donkey hide sells for between 800-1000. Secondly, the market price of donkey meat has always remained high, because of its delicious taste, many friends like to give it a try. Finally, these days some foods made from donkey meat, such as jerky and the like, sell extremely well. As far as prospects go, the donkey meat market still has plenty of room, and there's no need to worry about sales. Those who want to farm them should still seize this opportunity!

Raising meat donkeys is still a bit tiring, so everyone should be mentally prepared; secondly, before farming you must first find your own sales channels. The above data can serve as a reference before farming, though of course the specifics still depend on the actual local situation. Overall, the economic value of raising meat donkeys is still relatively considerable.