I have tried poultry farming once but didn't reap much, so i still consider myself a beginner. I have pens that are secure and well ventilated with enough space. All i want is an advice on the type of chicken i can keep considering that this is what i want to do for long-term.
The type of chicken to keep highly depends on type of market you want to get into and the ease of tapping into that particular niche. Some markets focus on product quantity (mass production) and in such cases, you should consider rearing hybrids.
These could either be layers of broilers. Other markets focus on quality of product, in terms of consumer preference for organic products, therefore indigenous chicken serve the purpose.
Options between quantity and quality influence the type of production system to be used.
Mass production requires intensification where birds are fully confined, dependent on commercial feeds and high management to maximise on production.
In case of quality, a semi intensive system would be convenient in which birds are left out to fend for feed but supplemented with energy feeds.
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