What is Chicken?
The chicken is a large and round short-winged bird, domesticated from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia around 8,000 years ago.
Chicken Processing Companies In South Africa
Randvaal Poultry Farms
Address: Valley Settlements, AH, 1961, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 16 365 5261
Crest Chicken Processing Plant
Address: Plot 37 Mooibank Farm Potchefstroom North West 2531, South Africa
Phone: +27 18 285 1054
Eagles Pride Hatchery
Address: Plot, 48 Protea St, Roodeplaat, 0035, South Africa
Areas served: Free State and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 12 808 9931
How much does it cost to start a chicken business in South Africa?
On average, it could cost you between R20,000 to 50,000 to start your 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.
Is selling chickens profitable in South Africa?
Chicken farming can be highly profitable in South Africa, with a large and growing market. The demand for chickens and eggs is high,
presenting plenty of opportunities for new farmers. Layer farming on a large scale is generally more profitable than broiler farming.