Is Sika deer farming really profitable? Benefit and prospect analysis

The sika deer is a rare animal in the world and is listed as a Class I protected animal in China. In the past it was always the exclusive preserve of foreigners, imperial relatives, and high officials and nobles, but with the improvement of people's living standards, deer antler velvet and other deer products are no longer luxury goods, and have instead become the preferred health necessities for many people. Let's take a look below at whether farming sika deer can make money!

Is farming sika deer really profitable?

Farming sika deer can make money. Every part of the sika deer is a treasure. Deer antler velvet is the king of Chinese herbal medicine and a top-grade tonic. Deer kidney is regarded by the medical circles at home and abroad as a specific medicine for strengthening yang and replenishing essence and improving sexual function. Deer tail and deer sinew have the function of treating epilepsy and other diseases. Deer fetus has the effect of treating kidney deficiency and women's diseases. Deer skin is the best raw material for making high-grade precious leather clothing. Deer sinew, deer heart, and deer meat are high-grade delicacies at luxurious banquets. At present, with the development of the national economy and the ever-increasing improvement of people's living standards, deer antler velvet and deer by-products, as well as a series of products produced with them as raw materials, are very popular in all markets. Therefore, raising sika deer well can make money.

How much does it cost to invest in farming sika deer?

One deer shed (including 1 dormitory room) totals 90 sq m, at 60 yuan per sq m, totaling 5400 yuan. The dormitory walls, doors, and windows total 600 yuan, and the activity yard fencing is 1200 yuan. There are 6 hay racks and 6 feeding troughs, at 30 yuan each, totaling 360 yuan. A small deer farm raising 30 breeding deer only needs to introduce 12 (6 male and 6 female) reserve breeding deer, at 2500 yuan each, totaling 30,000 yuan. Feed revolving funds (calculated at 10 months) total 4000 yuan, veterinary medicines and additives total 500 yuan, and water and electricity total 600 yuan. Unpredictable expenses (the sum of items 1 to 8 above × 15%) total 6399 yuan. The above items total 49,060 yuan, so raising 30 sika deer requires an investment of about 49,000 yuan.

How much money can be made from farming sika deer?

1. The first two years

[Income] In the first year, 6 kg of newborn antler velvet was sold, at a selling price of 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 15,000 yuan. In the second year, 15 kg of deer antler velvet was sold, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 37,500 yuan. After the farm has been running for 2 full years, there are 6 weaned reserve breeding deer, 4 are kept for breeding (2 male and 2 female), and 2 are sold, at 2500 yuan each, for an income of 5000 yuan. Total income over 2 years is 57,500 yuan.

[Expenditure] In the first year, feed expenses are calculated at 0.85 yuan per deer per day, and 12 deer for 1 year total 3723 yuan in expenses, with other expenses (electricity, veterinary medicines, additives, tools, deer farm maintenance, etc.) of 1700 yuan. Total expenditure in the first year is 5423 yuan. In the second year, feed costs and nursing nutrition costs for fawns total 4023 yuan, with other expenses of 1700 yuan, and total expenditure in the second year is 5723 yuan. Total expenditure over 2 years is 11,150 yuan.

[Profit] After offsetting income and expenditure, the profit is 46,350 yuan. After 2 years of running the farm, the investment is basically recovered, and there is also a breeding deer farm with 16 deer on hand.

2. The third year

[Income] In that year, 6 deer were bred (3 male and 3 female) and all were kept for breeding, so only deer antler velvet was sold. The 6 adult male deer each produced 2.5 kg of antler velvet, totaling 15 kg, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 37,500 yuan. The 2 young deer produced 2 kg of newborn antler velvet, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 5000 yuan. The two items together brought an income of 42,500 yuan.

[Expenditure] Feed expenses were 4964 yuan, plus nursing nutrition costs for fawns at 50 yuan each, totaling 300 yuan for 6 deer, for total feed costs of 5264 yuan. Other expenses (water and electricity, veterinary medicines, additives, tools, maintenance, etc.) were 1900 yuan. Total expenditure was 7164 yuan.

[Profit] After offsetting income and expenditure, the profit is 35,340 yuan.

3. The fourth year

[Income] In that year, 8 deer were bred (4 male and 4 female) and all were kept for breeding, so only deer antler velvet was sold. The 8 adult male deer produced 20 kg of antler velvet, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 50,000 yuan, and the 3 young deer produced 3 kg of newborn antler velvet, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 7500 yuan. The two items together brought an income of 57,500 yuan.

[Expenditure] Feed expenses for 22 deer were 6825.5 yuan, plus 400 yuan in nursing nutrition costs for 8 fawns, for total feed costs of 7225.5 yuan, and other expenses (water and electricity, veterinary medicines, additives, tools, maintenance, etc.) were 1900 yuan. Total expenditure was 9125.5 yuan.

[Profit] After offsetting income and expenditure, the profit is 48,370 yuan.

4. The fifth year

[Income] In that year, 8 deer were bred (4 male and 4 female) and all were kept for breeding, so only deer antler velvet was sold. The 11 adult male deer produced 27.5 kg of antler velvet, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 68,750 yuan, the 4 young deer produced 4 kg of newborn antler velvet, at 2500 yuan per kg, for an income of 10,000 yuan, and the sale of 11 reserve breeding deer brought an income of 27,500 yuan. Total income was 106,250 yuan.

[Expenditure] Feed expenses for 30 deer were 9307.5 yuan, plus 550 yuan in nursing nutrition costs for 11 fawns, for feed costs of 9857.5 yuan, and other expenses (water and electricity, veterinary medicines, additives, tools, maintenance, etc.) were 2200 yuan. Total expenditure was 12,060 yuan.

[Profit] After offsetting income and expenditure, the profit is 94,190 yuan.