Poultry farming is the form of animal husbandry which raises domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese to produce meat or eggs for food.
Find below are the list of Poultry Farms In South Africa
Highway Poultry Farm CC
Address: 28 Jampalm Pl, Palmview, Phoenix, 4068
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 031 505 3074
Indlovu Poultry Farm
Address: D73 Albert falls, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM Tue
Phone: 060 985 4634
Daheim Poultry Farm
Address: 1 River Rd, Drummond, DRUMMOND, 3650
Phone: 031 783 4666
Argyle Poultry Farms (Pty) Ltd
Address: Cascades, Pietermaritzburg
Phone: 033 691 3444
How many chicken farms are in South Africa?
48 % of the farms fall in the 100 000 to 400 000 bird range (359 farms out of a total of 744).
How many types of poultry farming are there?
For simplicity, you can place them into three general categories: Laying, meat-producing and dual-purpose breeds.
How much does it cost to start a chicken farm in South Africa?
On average, it could cost you between R20,000 to 50,000 to start your own chicken farm, depending on how big or small you’re starting. It costs between R38 to R40 to grow a day-old chick to a point of sale, and one box of 100 day-old chicks costs between R850 to R950. For more stories, go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za.
How can I start poultry farming at home?
Rules and Guidelines for starting Poultry Farm
Choose your Poultry Sector. In broader terms there are two types of poultry farming- Broilers and Layers.
Choose the Type of Bird. You can start small poultry farm by initially selecting two-three birds and later include more birds depending on business growth.
How much does a farm cost in South Africa?
The average price for high-potential arable grain production land falls in the Western Cape are between R40 000/ ha and R50 000/ ha, Karoo grazing farms go for about R2 000/ ha, and irrigated farms go for between R150 000/ ha and R200 000/ha.
How many chickens do I need to make a profit?
How many chickens do you need to make a profit? It really depends on the demand in your area but I would say you need at least 16 chickens to make your enterprise worthwhile. Two hybrid chickens would give you a dozen eggs a week and 16 birds would give around 8 dozen eggs a week.