Apr 22, 2016 top pig farmer shares what makes his farm tick. But what many might not know is that the areas of sheep and goat farming is full of potential. Its headquarter is located in thika kenya, housed in thika west district livestock production office. It create business opportunity for entrepreneurs 2. The ears alone should never be used as the sole means of holding the rabbit. Rabbit production in lowinput systems in africa prospects, challenges and opportunities oseni, s. Rabbit millionare kenyatta road, kiambu, kenya startup. Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood development ecd amongst pastoralist communities in east africa. Poultry farming in kenya full information and guide. Influencing and developing good policy in early childhood. Improved kienyenji chicks can begin to lay eggs after 4 5 months.
Rabbit breeds vary, although they have one thing in common they are easy to. He did not sulk or curse after the 12 beef cattle he was rearing at his 50acre kongoni farm in isinya, kajiado county, were stolen by people who. The best evidence supports the policy prescription. The rabbits give birth after 35 days from day of purchase to 812 bunnies which lactate for 1 month. For quite a while, rabbit farming in kenya has been considered as one of the ventures that can make you money. Production characteristics and constraints of rabbit. Jan 11, 2015 there many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white. Department of animal sciences, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, 220005, osun state, nigeria corresponding author. The amount of capital required when raising rabbits for meat depends on the scale of the project. How to reap millions from pig farming business kuza blog. Pig rearing simple ideas about rearing pigs for small time. It is surrounded by a concrete wall to enhance security and atop the walls one can see iron sheet structures. Kienyenji is the most economical and marketable as it is dual purpose type of poultry.
Most of the farmers of kenya raise egg laying or broiler chicken. Poultry farming in kenya is mostly practiced smallscale, and predominantly for domestic consumption. Livestock sector brief food and agriculture organization. According to the kenya agricultural research institute kari, there are three 3 breeds of rabbits in kenya. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Kari improved kienyeji and kuroiler farming neochicks. However, the industry seems to have stabilized between 2014 and 2015 although it is still clear that demand currently outstrips supply. Rabbit farming requires modest investment as it needs only simple facilities and small land area. Many people are taking up the business, and they have all the right things to say about indulging in the company. Pig rearing simple ideas about rearing pigs for small time farmers you have always wanted to lead a simple life in the province and raise your own food. May 08, 2014 we were able to put down a short informative article to help young farmers as well as buyers who want to venture into rabbit farming in kenya. Pig sector kenya food and agriculture organization.
Authors details samuel maina githigia is a senior lecturer at the faculty of veterinary medicine of the university of nairobi and a member of a research group from the government ministries. There is a new wave in kenya that of rabbit keeping. Return on investmentroi is the major considerations in cage system. Pigs can be raised in both small or large scale commercial venture for providing food and nutrition to the family and total country or just for making high profit. Kenya com rabbit consortium ltd is an organisation that offers farmers market for rabbits byproducts, mainly urine, which. The true price of tea from kenya joint report by idh and true price 1. Intensive system of rearing indigenous chickens commercially is uncommon.
Jul 09, 2014 live pig markets although livestock markets are spread throughout the country there are no live pig markets in kenya. The project is on contract basis for firms looking for farmers like me to work with. Jul 01, 2014 how to set up a profitable poultry farming business in kenya july 1, 2014 youngfamersfoundation 102 comments poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in kenya for some reasons. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak empowering. Rearing piglets and the diseases you should look out for. Profitability and constraints to rabbit production under. Cattles rearing in nigeria is indeed a lucrative business, because you can make money from every part of cattle that is. Almost everyone in kenya has heard about the new craze farming that is quail rearing in kenya. Rabbit farming benefits with available small investment and in a small place rabbit farming gives more income rabbits eat ordinary feed and convert them into a protein rich high quality meat apart from meat production they can also be reared for hide and fur the project can be implemented by for landless farmers, uneducated youth and women. Livestock sector brief kenya fao agal ii preface the livestock sector briefs lsb are intended to provide a quick overview and an approximate outlook for the livestock sector of the respective country using figures and. Mothers were more likely to make attributions regarding adultcontrolled failure in caregiving situations than were fathers, but mothers and fathers did not differ on attributions regarding uncontrollable success, childcontrolled failure, or authoritarian or progressive attitudes.
Reports shows that some people are becoming billionaires by commercial poultry farming in kenya. Others are pigs, bees, camel, rabbits, horses and donkeys. It is the leading economic sector, accounting for 25% of the gross domestic product gdp. Top pig farmer shares what makes his farm tick daily nation.
They are indigenous to north and south america and were brought to africa by the colonial administration in the 18 th century. Rabbit meat contain more protein and less in fat than beef, turkey, pork and even chickens meat. Conclusions over the last decade, the consumption of poultry products in developing countries has grown by 5. Protein from white meat is derived from sea foods, pork. This is a significant change considering that for many years rabbit production in kenya was confined to the youth, mainly 4k club members and young farmers. The plot, however, is not occupied by people but pigs. Rabbit millionaire is an initiative to raise rabbits for export market. Tof poultry keeping con tinues to be one of the most popular enterprises among smallscale farmers in kenya. Turkeys belong to the group of birds closely related to the domesticated chicken, pea fowl guinea fowls and quails.
Among the most renowned companies in kenya which have a market for rabbits is the rabbit republic that has been contracting rabbit farming. Though rabbit meat marketing is yet to gain ground, there is hope that with the growing awareness of the benefits of rabbit meat, it will be possible for rabbit meat to be introduced into. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 60 rabbit producers and subjected to descriptive and budgetary analyses. Case evidence from kenyan family farms food and agriculture.
There are also several advantages that accrue to farmers rearing ducks. Apr 17, 2015 all about sheep farming, from birth to the market. Calculating onfarm cost of milk production in kenya wur edepot. All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily. Its time to dip your fimger in almost anything to make that extra cash. Despite the lucrative nature of cattle business, it is not so common in other regions in nigeria except in. Farmers hand book on pig production food and agriculture. I intend to start rearing rabbit for commercial purposes. Guide to rabbit production and marketing in kenya introduction our advice for people with conditions like arthritis and gout, high blood pressure is to desist from eating red meat and instead use white meat as their protein source. At a workshop convened for stakeholders in may 2011, the government of kenya launched an initiative to promote rabbit rearing as a suitable industry that can contribute production among farmers in nakuru district. All about sheep farming, from birth to the market daily nation. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming. How to set up a profitable poultry farming business in kenya.
Cages have alot of benefits but also expensive when calculated cost per bird. Crosses between native and exotic for improvement of local breeds. Young stocks form the foundation of replacement stock, can be used to expand dairy stock andor can be sold to generate income for the farmer. I am planning to start a rabbit farm in ghana and need these preliminary information, please. Commercial pig farming in kenya is one of the most lucrative business ventures. How to make serious cash from rabbit farming in kenya zakenya.
Traders move from village to village looking for pigs where live pigs are sold at the farm gate. The use of traps and insecticidetreated cattle requires a fully coordinated program over a wide area to be at all effective and to provide benefits to farmers over a broad area. Rabbit meat is one of the best source of protein and healthier than other meats. Rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. Large scale rabbit farming is one of the livestock businesses with the best potential and space for extension in kenya. Information about pig farming in kenya modern farming methods. Pdf backyard rabbit farming can be a great idea for having healthy meat and an additional source of income for the family without much involvement. I would request to know if there is market for their product. Rabbits are kept for meat, skin, and manure and for learning purposes. Good calf rearing is an important undertaking because the productivity of cattle is mainly influenced by the care it receives when young. New zealand white is reared mainly for meat production.
Some have even abandoned white collar jobs in kenya to enter into the said million shillings business of quail farming in kenya. The main types of livestock are cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. In the advent of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have embraced commercial poultry farming methods. Points to consinder while starting chicken farming in kenya. There many breeds of rabbit in kenya eg new zealand white,california white, chinchilla, french earlopped and kenya white. The introduction of improved kienyeji chicken rearing by the kenya agricultural research institute in the year 2011 and introduction of the indian kuroiler in kenya have given a new face to poultry farming in kenya. The four key markets for your rabbits daily nation. Rabbit farming in kenya what you need to knowkuza blog. Those who have ventures rearing rabbits tell us that it is profitable and requires less time.
As a result commercial rabbit farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day. Refer to the information sheet starting a rabbit enterprise for additional insight. A beginners guide to raising rabbits mother earth news. Major challenges facing agricultural sector in kenya. This is because goats are hardy and can be kept even in dry areas. Why kenya wont gain much from cheap oil by eliud owalo 5 hours ago.
Jul 14, 2016 pig farming is becoming more pronounced as a lot kenyans are realizing the significance of becoming a business owner. The best method is to grasp the ears and the skin close to the head with one hand while the other hand takes the full weight of the rabbit at the hips. Evidence that financial record keeping and use of these data by the farm manager offers great opportunities to increase profits in the kenyan dairy sector. The mean age of the rabbit producers was 43 years, and 15% of the respondents were female. This is owing to the many problems that have faced the pig industry in the past. Ministry of agriculture and rural development moard p. Kienyeji farming in kenya has been quite a widespread type of poultry farming that is mainly found over the rural and semi rural. You can get a loan from the bank, or funding from investors, to use as capital to start your rabbit farming business. Meat goats rearing meat goat farming in kenya is becoming. We analyse allocative efficiency of major input factors for farmers in kenya. Poultry farming in kenya is playing an important role in the total economy and fulfilling the nutrition demand in kenya. Cattle rearing a very lucrative business in nigeria.
The present research investigated the profitability and constraints to rabbit production in osun state, nigeria. Rabbit breeders association of kenya rabak is an established association of small scale farmers which was registered in 2009 under the societies act. The success of your breeding programme depends very much on the breeding practices used. A beginners guide to raising rabbits, including a rabbit barn, pens, feeders and waterers, breeding stock, care and feeding, breeding, butchering, and meat sales. In kenya the types of poultry farming practised are follows. Poultry farming has become one of the most important aspects of agriculture in kenya for some reasons. So what exactly is quail farming in kenya all about. Small farm survey and statistics of medium to large farms. Well get the beginners guide to improved kienyeji and exotic chicken farming in kenya for only ksh 700.
Calf rearing low calf growth rate mean weight gain only 0. The pig market has been outperforming other notable markets, including poultry farming and realestate, since 2010. Authors details samuel maina githigia is a senior lecturer at the faculty of veterinary medicine of the university of nairobi and a member of a research group from the government ministries, kenya agricultural research institute and. Agriculture and agribusiness are gaining the attention of more people day by day, which means hundreds of thousands of kenyans are much interested in pig farming. Rearing ducks is a wellpaying venture, especially because there is a high demand for their eggs and meat. Below is the cost estimate prepared by neo chicks for raising 100 improved kienyeji chicks up to the time they start laying the eggs. The people who have started pig farming in kenya are now producing high quality meat and making good profits.
Pigs like poultry, are affected by viral diseases that can wipe a. Rabbit keeping in kenya is encouraged by companies such as the rabbit republic that are ready to make contracts with kenya for rabbit farming. The 25 by 60ft plot in kayole in nairobi resembles many others in the populous estate. Marginal value products are estimated for land, labor, inorganic fertilizer and seeds, at. How to start a quail rearing business in kenya zakenya. Before investing your money in rabbit production, get all available literature, talk and visit with other producers, visit a rabbit processor, and talk with your county extension agent.
Rabbit rearing is one of the livestock enterprises with a great potential and room for growth in kenya. Here you can find how to start poultry farming and how to start snail farming, which have also been discussed in a great detail on this website equally, you can also find our tutorial about fish farming here. In this way, goat farming business plan manual which is suitable and applicable for the boer goat farming as well as other goat breeds, is going to be published. Attributions and attitudes of mothers and fathers in kenya. Compiled by the department of agricultural research and. You will need money for constructing the rabbit hutches, buying the breeding stock, buying the feeds e. For a long time, commercial rabbit farming in kenya for meat production has not been taken seriously. Cost of rearing kienyenji chicken in kenya nicehatch. Jun 17, 2018 rabbit breeding has been touted as a viable avenue for income generation for thousands of farmers around the east african region. Cages are best for layers farming but also used in broiler production. The sector also accounts for 65 per cent of kenyas total exports and provides more than 18 per cent of formal employment. Dog rearing in kenya for those who dont understand the trade this might sound funny but wait until you sell that one dog for over 25 thousands kenya shilings. You are slowly accomplishing such a feat because you now how chickens and cows on your own farm.
Thats when you will start to view this whole thing diffrentlly. The average age of the kenyan farmer is widely referred to as being 60 years, although the original source for. Production levels per crop and agroecological zone. Knowing alll about pig farming in kenya guide to pig. Kindly note that the calculation are based on the current market prices which may vary with time and with your. Jul 25, 2011 dog rearing in kenya for those who dont understand the trade this might sound funny but wait until you sell that one dog for over 25 thousands kenya shilings. Poultry farming is the raising of domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, for the purposes of farming meat or eggs for food. Methods and trends of livestock farming in kenya which include keeping of farm animals for commercial purposes or home consumption. Meat goat farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day.