Starting a poultry farm | Low Cost Deep Litter System | Successful Poultry farming

We use a simple deep litter system of rearing layer chicken for table eggs. Deep litter system is the alternative to cage system for those who care about the welfare of the birds while running a commercial enterprise.
Commercial hens usually begin laying eggs at 16-20 weeks of age, although production gradually declines soon after from approximately 25 weeks of age.
Chickens are given special care and are never caged. This combined with a serene environment ensures the chickens are not stressed and hence lay high quality eggs. The Farm offers the delicious fresh eggs to leading hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals e.t.c who have a discerning clientele, keen on hygiene and taste as well as welfare of birds.
The eggs can also be found on selected supermarkets for domestic consumption. Farm also offers opportunity for study tour for interested groups.
While we advocate for deep litter system
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[@mentalhealingmh2433]

You are doing well

[@fatouzakhra7408]

Great job and thank you for your open sharing and teaching. I read through all 100+ comments and questions and learned so much from your responses.
I’m most impressed that you answer and attend to all questions. Two thumbs up 👍 👍 for your openness. I’m from Senegal and plan to start a poultry plus other life stock farming if God willing. I’m learning and taking notes a lot from other farmers in TH-cam. I hope you don’t mind that I took your email address from your many responses in the comments.
I’m looking forward for your future videos. Again thank you 🙏 so very much.

[@kab5053]

Thanks for the generous comment. Glad to share the little i know.

[@abdiaziz4273]

Thank u bro i love it wat is the housing of 500 chiks of day 1 old until 1 month or 2 months thank you

[@kab5053]

Each hen require 1.5 square feet so you can do the calculations on dimensions of shed with this in mind. Wish you the best.

[@abkhattak2035]

beautiful breed, can u tell me which breed, and I think for eggs purpose. am from Pakistan a teacher, would u like to guide me as I want to start such farming.

[@kab5053]

Abdul this particular breed is ISA Brown. You can Google the nearest supplier. layers.

[@abkhattak2035]

@@kab5053 brother thanks , I will regularly seek your guidance . thanks

[@upro9182]

@@kab5053 do u have classes for a starter

[@egutugloria6891]

Am from Nigeria I will like you to help me and also your contact. Very good system. 👍🙏❤️

[@kab5053]

@@egutugloria6891 contact me 0722283721

[@bjtv5832]

Interesting, how big is this location? I mean, the size of this facility

[@kab5053]

Hi. You can work backwards with each chicken requiring 2 square feet.

[@leahndinda9314]

I have checked the video and learned many things i have also gone through the comments section and honestly I can say you are 1 in a million who follow up and answer questions be blessed and let God expand your territory

[@kab5053]

Thanks a lot Leah

[@kakoozatrishinah1368]

The sound in the background makes cry 😭😭coz it reminds me ofmy deadly chickens 😢🙏🙏

[@mosesbizeck]

This is wonderful, the chickens look happy. But are the drinkers enough? 4 drinkers per 1,000 birds! Overall great job Paul

[@kab5053]

Have since added some more. Best ratio is one drinker per 120 birds

[@kab5053]

Already added more

[@alindaderick814]

Nice work bro

[@kab5053]

Thanks Derick

[@OsundareToheeb]

Could you please make a proper video on the nest boxes, so that I can adopt the system . I love them tho. One love from Nigeria

[@kab5053]

Coming soon

[@OsundareToheeb]

@@kab5053 you didn't reply me on how you separated the droppings from wood shavings while giving it to bull for fattening like you said

[@kagwivirgie7135]

Whaaaat 10000 birds,,,mr Paul I love what am seeing,,thumb up,God bless your work abundantly

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@homiedclown1885]

Paul create more videos and earn some youtube money

[@kab5053]

Thinking about it thanks

[@ItsGibb]

Good job sir. Which company are you sourcing your food from. I need quality food for my birds. Thank you

[@kab5053]

Bidco Land o'lakes

[@MeMe-zc5mb]

Nice

[@elizabethkwamboka340]

This is soo nice....... do you buy your feeds or you make your own?

[@kab5053]

Thanks for now am buying from a credible manufacturer.

[@babalois7240]

Nice,Can you help to give us the roughly cost to feed 100 chicken per month.

[@kab5053]

@@babalois7240 Each hen will require 115 grams per day so you can do the maths.

[@kennedyofualagbaajhiri6849]

great job....please can you tell me the dimensions of each of the poultry house that house 1000 chickens?

[@kab5053]

Each bird requires approximately 1.5 square feet. So then you can work out the dimension depending on the land you have.

[@ungaghali3485]

Kennedy Ofualagba Ajhiri at least 2000sqft. (100ft x20ft)

[@yellooh]

This is very good 👍😊👍

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@zaksontech]

How do you pack and dispose their feces?

[@kab5053]

Their dropping are fed to bulls for fattening

[@OsundareToheeb]

@@kab5053 but it has been mixed with wood shavings, how'd you be able to separate the feces from it sice you give them to bull?

[@sundayfaluyi523]

I have just seen this today. Sir, what's the measurement of a section that contains one thousand birds?

[@juliusndambuki4343]

Advise 🔝 measurements for 1000 birds

[@bengtarara5938]

Hi I need 5000, 8 weeks old chicks by end of May 2023. Are you able to supply this

[@misspbamaprisca6246]

I like the way u reply to comments God bless u bro

[@kab5053]

Thanks. Am very encouraged by the interest viewers have on the subject.

[@mazukinzamazukinza307]

@@kab5053 Hi Paul, if One can afford the plastic slatted floor chicken farm system(cumberland plastic slatted floor), do you think it is better than having to use sawdust?
Many thanks.

[@bassamwalugumba3542]

i am impressed i was worried about the housing cost but i am gone take same formula to construct mine

[@kab5053]

Start small and grow with time.

[@williamsonmwamburi7962]

As i can see they don't like what you are doing inside there. Thay have been shaking there heads all along😂😂😂

[@kab5053]

Oooh you mean filming. Yah they are camera shy.

[@sulemanisyaku9911]

i.e good but there is some suggestions:-
i.numbers of drinkers is like is small especially in tropical areas
ii.application sawdust(wood sheving) during raining could causes easily decomposition of litter which result in production and multiplication Margot
iii.placing of drinkers on top of small holes like boxes, if waste water stay long can causes bad oudor which may result in diseases

[@kab5053]

Have increased the drinkers... will show in subsequent video...and the water trap is drained daily. Litter is monitored and changed regularly.

[@sulemanisyaku9911]

But how long have you changing the sawdust.
Because sawdust it self it has it own problem:-
1.it easily enters into feeders and drinkers, which can evenly makes feeds and water wastes
2.sourcing, placing and changing of sawdust is not easy especially in large scale productions
3.possibility of having clean litter is diminished because the litter is mixed with sawdust which can not be offered to the ruminant animal as a feeds
4.some of the sawdust trees are irritating, which can cause respiratory problems

[@juliusndambuki4343]

How frequently should u change the wood shavings

[@missmissy2539]

Hey whats the importance of the saw dust?

[@kab5053]

It creates a natural environment for the birds to foliage and also dilutes the droppings to provide a comfortable and dry surface.

[@victormutaiarts2667]

Wow good job..how many eggs per day Mr?

[@kab5053]

Depends on age of flock

[@egutugloria6891]

Good morning, this is great bros am from Nigeria and I like you to help me and also your contact 🙏❤️❤️🇳🇬

[@egutugloria6891]

No i don't have any experience my brother

[@kab5053]

@@egutugloria6891 Will release another video soon hopefully that will help you.

[@egutugloria6891]

Thanks for your responding, ok

[@egutugloria6891]

good morning sir how many bags did they eat per day, thanks

[@kab5053]

@@egutugloria6891 each bird consumes 130 grams. Do you can work out the consimption per bag depending on whether it's a 50kg or 70kg bag.

[@Hopewavinya567]

Have just seen this today bro....wht the cost of building this house to house 3k layers in 1k batches...yaani 1k in separate cages like u have done???

[@brianchanda2594]

I am moved with how many birds u can keep ..woow

[@kab5053]

Thanks bro

[@godfreykalaghe-zu1ju]

Whats the highest production rate ...Good layout

[@harrisonnosa7215]

Pls is laying cage made of carton or wood

[@kab5053]

Made of wood

[@LoveMe-di5hu]

Aq

[@businessidea1899]

I appreciated your water feed system. I hope they not sleeping around and block others to drink water.

[@kab5053]

No though i have added more drinkers over time.

[@mohdzaid9151]

yes unique design

[@mohdzaid9151]

@@kab5053 how did u come up with that design for water system ? also what about the water which falls into the tank ..what breed u keep , how many nests required per 100 birds ..

[@drone_mike2280]

How do you prevent them from diseases?

[@kab5053]

Strict bio security measures. Those who attend to them are well trained on cleanliness. The farm is also located in a secluded place where there are no other similar farms around it. Vehicles accessing the farm are disinfected and visitation is restricted to invitations only. But the birds are not that sensitive to diseases particularly when you follow the vaccination programme. As a result, we never use antibiotics on the farm. Also de-worming is done regularly with organic substances such as diatomic ash and never on piperizine.

[@demboconteh2963]

Hello good morning, how can i have this types of birds in the Gambia, i need this kind of birds.thank u

[@emmanuel3527]

Well done. The birds are happy and healthy

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@sirchuti]

Where are you located bro. Am in Nairobi but working in nyeri.. I tried broilers and failed due to lack of knowledge on the same. I can pay you a visit to learn

[@kab5053]

Am located at mai mahiu

[@Amos10279]

Sir, do they on their own go in there to lay eggs???

[@kab5053]

Yes laying eggs in a secluded place is instinctive for them. So you don't need to train them.

[@benedettamukokije]

Obina I told you, wacha kutumika vibaya, acha hao watu ume wamess, waache mkia hata ongezea pembe Sara, never achilia lupita neither yule mwingine,...do a major thing to sally,...na uishie...never to be traced for awhile..wacha kuappear kwa levyne, kwanza

[@clintonomwiritsa5254]

hii ni gani tena mom

[@felistanjeri8305]

How do you know which hen is not laying in deep litter system?

[@juliusndambuki4343]

Is it possible for deep litter system to tell the birds not laying

[@mohdzaid9151]

non laying birds can be identified by looking at their combs , small n pale combs not a good bird , then if weak bird , then by looking at thier vents ..if very small not a good layer .

[@mofaogallis1519]

Great job brother. Keep up the good job.

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@Mrchygozman]

Great job! i will be adopting this pattern. I cant stand locking these chickens up in battery cages. Please can you link me up with the contractor or the carpenter that u used. Thanks

[@kab5053]

Ok are you in Kenya

[@RA-qq8nf]

Paul Chege im in Kenya any information plz

[@kab5053]

@@RA-qq8nf DROP ME AN EMAIL ON [e-mail]

[@kab5053]

You can also pay a visit to the farm

[@Mrchygozman]

@@kab5053 That's what I realized. I thought your farm is based in Nigeria. I was impressed because I haven't seen deep litter system on massive scale like this in Nigeria.

[@henrynyabuto4892]

Do you debeak the birds?

[@kab5053]

Yes the beaks are trimmed to ensure they don't peck on each other. This is usually done using a special tool. It's like trimming your nails so not painful. They grow back but slowly.

[@RA-qq8nf]

How much capital are we taking about for a starter bro? And Can I have your Whatsup

[@kab5053]

To raise a chick to laying stage costs Usd 5 which includes day old chick cost and feeding and labor e.t.c. Structure just depends on prefered construction materials and local availability and pricing.

[@somonolivier1391]

@@kab5053 with 5 we can started something like that?

[@marcusloveless7113]

@@kab5053 you mean $5,000 dollars?

[@samarunelson9061]

@@marcusloveless7113 he means 5 usd per 1 bird depends on you how many you can rea

[@johncliffordaddae9007]

That's great man, well done

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@jacksonkamau8004]

Good work you are doing. Can one start deep litter system if the floor is bare Earth?

[@skyfarmorganics]

you can but not recommended. Best to put done some think concrete underneath first

[@clintonomwiritsa5254]

those are wood shavings bro

[@TeacherKevinNff]

MR. PAUL, THERE ARE SO MANY UNANSWERED questions IN THE COMMENTARY SECTION...

[@kab5053]

Ive tried to catch up with comments. Thanks

[@brownbrown2535]

Great video n very informative..do you offer training to new beginners?....how can somebody get u to learn more?

[@kab5053]

Yes i do offer training. Drop me an email and ill get back to you.

[@derricksensalokasozi9549]

Hey;thanx 4 the video
Just one question;
What are the dimensions of each portion that accommodates those around 1200 mentioned up there

[@kab5053]

Hi. You can work it out at 1.5 square ft per bird.

[@leedza]

Happy birds, it's good to see them being chickens. A bit more space would be nice but it's good practice.

[@kab5053]

Have since improved. Probably on my next video you will witness.

[@Gaborekoe]

Awesome, How often do you change your sawdust? I like your nest-boxes, though!

[@kab5053]

Every week. Thanks

[@sylviouskitchen7619]

I love what you are doing ,am praying God to start a poultry farm soon, I will start small n I know I will grow to large numbers

[@kab5053]

Amen. Start small but grow steadily.

[@SmartPoultry]

Great

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@thebeyamegabatshele4722]

WOW WOW

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@0911654626]

what will be the total size of home for a group?

[@joshlikings7437]

Good job👍

[@kab5053]

Thanks bro

[@samuelmugatha971]

Kudos bro 💪

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@ahmedalraqi9666]

💐

[@edwardchege1435]

GOOD WORK MAN

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@naseemkarim5309]

Good job am impressed i have started with kiyenyejis but having problems with eye sickness

[@mrogaa934]

hey,how is the market in kenya for eggs like if i were to start the business ?

[@kab5053]

Covid 19 has dealt a blow on the market for eggs

[@MrCAHRLIE22]

THIS IS AMAZING, I LOVE IT, SHOW US MORE VIDEOS

[@kab5053]

Coming soon

[@FarmingWithJoshe]

Good ,,,,

[@joshlikings7437]

How do u clean to avoid infections?

[@kab5053]

We change the saw dust every now and then. But the chicken is naturally adapted and doesn't get infection that easily particularly if you ensure the litter on the floor is dry. Also you need strict bio security measures around the farm.

[@bonganisilas6603]

Q

[@llanenkoana8729]

Don't they give you problems of laying eggs outside the layer cage/house?

[@kab5053]

99% will lay in the cages. The rest you will collect from the ground and clean them.

[@juliusndambuki4343]

Is it always possible eggs to start by 18th week!? What if they don't start at that time!?
At week 22nd what % should they be laying!?

[@lalthantluanga7092]

Sir, how many birds you rear . I'm from India

[@kab5053]

I have capacity of 10,000.

[@christophernwansi7597]

What is area size of a section that houses 1000 birds?

[@kab5053]

Give space of 1.5 square feet per bird

[@juliayuan5335]

Please double or triple the amount of drinkers in each room

[@kab5053]

Thanks i have already doubled. Each shed of 800 birds has now at least 12 drinkers.

[@riverfrontfarm1421]

What is the measurement for the entire structure?

[@kab5053]

Its 300 ft by 40 ft

[@julietshort8016]

How many drinkers in yr cage and hoW many chicken

[@kab5053]

10 drinkers per 1000 birds

[@josphatakama4625]

I say thanks have learnt something keep it up man

[@kab5053]

Thanks my brother

[@papajohn2726]

Good afternoon bro, which breed are the poultry, are they kienyeji? I am an upcoming farmer..

[@kab5053]

These are not kienyeji they are commercial layers.

[@papajohn2726]

Paul Chege Great to hear from you, where is the farm located? I am interested in visiting and learning...

[@papajohn2726]

Paul Chege Can you share your contacts

[@kab5053]

drop me an email on [e-mail]

[@Gono459]

just got motivated ❤️, great work man

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@mohammedkaba85]

Can you please tell me the size of one room.

[@kab5053]

Each bird takes 1.5 sq ft so do tge maths

[@ungaghali3485]

Where are you located.I would like to come and visit you

[@kab5053]

drop me an email at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

[@jakuriabinjakuria3922]

[e-mail] peter kindly reach me brother

[@netfriend4ever]

Greetings and love from India 😍

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@samuelugo6212]

How long have you been in the business

[@kab5053]

About 5 years now

[@mopolo123]

How big is the size of your farm?

[@kab5053]

Just enough. You don't need such a large space noting that each chicken required 2 square feet.

[@keelienterprises1284]

Impressive. Do you make feed yourself?

[@kab5053]

Currently buying from a leading producer with high quality feeds. Plan to start making own feeds soon.

[@visionprods1]

hello sir, greetings from the Ivory Coast. could I please get in touch to ask a few questions ? Thank you for sharing your video.

[@kab5053]

Thanks. I prefer communicating on email. [e-mail] or [e-mail]

[@marygathoninyaga7003]

How to you raise the drinker

[@kab5053]

I can help you contruct 0722283721

[@Knoxman]

How many nests per 100?

[@kab5053]

Nests are 1 per 10 birds

[@ssebuwufugerald468]

I think I should start next week

[@kab5053]

Welcome hope this was helpful

[@nileshawooh8566]

Which breed is best for layers kindly

[@samuel4833]

Hyline brown or Lohman brown classic

[@kab5053]

Isa Brown

[@craigbenugwu6592]

Hello Paul, great work! How often do you change the wood shavings (saw dust)?

[@ngangemmanuel2511]

So long as water isn't dropping on it can last for 2mths

[@user-uh2rj5dl1p]

@@ngangemmanuel2511 What is the alternative to sawdust? Any suggestions?

[@ngangemmanuel2511]

@@user-uh2rj5dl1p it's only sawdust madam no other alternative pls

[@ngangemmanuel2511]

@@user-uh2rj5dl1p can u contact me directly ? [phone]

[@husseinhussein466]

@@ngangemmanuel2511 ur number is not Kenya. R u located in Kenya?

[@Chadboy2012]

What is the housing plane?

[@kab5053]

Each bird requires approximately 2 square feet

[@kab5053]

But even 1.5 square feet will be just fine

[@melvinjuma25]

which breed is this?

[@kab5053]

This is ISA Brown

[@tino1855]

What's the ideal size of a pen to hold 1000 birds. Please

[@honestyone5455]

30×35 foot

[@kab5053]

Each bird required a minimum of 2 square feet.

[@tino1855]

@@kab5053 if I may ask, is it advisable to set up your poultry farm by the road side? I have been offered a land which is just by the road side

[@kab5053]

@@tino1855 if possible set it up far from the roadside to enhance bio security.

[@tino1855]

@@kab5053 ok. I have been given another land away from the road side. I will choose the one far away then

[@ShuebAbdullahi]

Wow great job

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@yvesmutunga8463]

Really amazing

[@kab5053]

Thanks and Glory be to God.

[@okarowokinvestment8656]

Thanks alot

[@kab5053]

Welcome

[@josephnjuguna5515]

How can i get in touch with you

[@josephnjuguna5515]

@Asha Mikidadi Hello too ..how can I meet you sir..... My whatsapp number 0728862530

[@kab5053]

@@josephnjuguna5515 [e-mail]

[@josephnjuguna5515]

@Paul chege thanks

[@josephnjuguna5515]

@@kab5053 will chat you sir... God bless you

[@egutugloria6891]

Thanks

[@kab5053]

Welcome

[@queentivermorgan630]

Good job

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@queentivermorgan630]

How many are the chicken

[@edrisahmad4489]

Good job👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
What the amount of feeds per hen? Pls tell me I want to start like this in Ethiopia.

[@kab5053]

A laying bird requires 130 grams per day

[@mejah100]

Kazi muzuri Sana boss

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@maryagustino8675]

mejah100 kutotorecha. Vfaranga

[@fekaduhabtie2962]

Nice Jop

[@kab5053]

Thanks

[@kamalmahmood406]

Well done. How often do you change the litter please?

[@joshuao.mochumbe8293]

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