How Much Does It Cost To Build A Poultry House In South Africa

What is Poultry House?

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.

Poultry – mostly chickens – are farmed in great numbers. More than 60 billion chickens are killed for consumption annually.

How Much Does It Cost To Build A Poultry House In South Africa?

According to Momubaghan, a zinc structure is the best option. For 500 chicks she says, a zinc structure will cost you between R16,000 to R20,000. Mtyoki, on the other hand, opted for a brick structure which set him back R45,000 to build.

How much does it cost to build a chicken farm?

NOTE: A small scale poultry farm may cost you between INR 50,000 to INR 1,50,000. Basically, it will depend on the number of birds. If you raise the number of birds, your cost will also increase with that.

Is chicken farming profitable in South Africa?

Starting a poultry farming business in South Africa is a very lucrative project. Demand for poultry is very high in South Africa, exceeding 2 million tons per year. In South Africa, the per capita consumption of broiler chicken is higher than all other meats.

Can you keep chickens in a residential area South Africa?

3Poultry not to be a nuisance or health risk* Poultry, in residential areas, must not be kept under such conditions as to create a nuisance or to be dangerous. * Poultry yards must at all times be kept clean and free from offensive odours.

Do you need a license to keep chickens?

Legal requirements

Poultry keepers with 350 or more birds must be registered with Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Those with 50 or more birds only need to register if they are selling the eggs at local public markets.

How many chickens can you have in your backyard?

ten hens

Generally, you are only allowed to keep a maximum of ten hens (no roosters) and must ensure that the chicken coop meets all council requirements.