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Layer poultry farming means raising egg laying poultry birds for the purpose of commercial egg production. Layer chickens are such a special species of hens, which need to be raised from when they are one day old. They start laying eggs commercially from 18-19 weeks of age.

They continue laying eggs continuously till their 72-78 weeks of age. They can produce about one kg of eggs by consuming about 2.25 kg of food during their egg laying period.

According to the nature and color of egg, layer hens are of two types. Short descriptions of these two types are listed below.

White Egg Laying Hens

This type of hens is comparatively smaller in size. they eat less food, and the color of the egg shell is white. Isa White, Lehman White, Nikchik, Bab Cock BV-300, Harvard White, Hi Sex White, Sever White, Hi line White, Bovanch White etc. are some popular white egg laying chickens.

Brown Egg Laying Hens

Brown egg laying hens are s larger in size. They eat more food, compared to white egg layers. Lay bigger eggs than other laying breeds.

The egg shell is brown colored. There are many types of brown layer available. Among those Isa Brown, Hi Sex Brown, Sever 579, Lehman Brown, Hi Line Brown, Bab Cock BV-380, Gold Line, Bablona Tetro, Bablona Harko, Havard Brown etc. are very suitable for commercial layer.

In this case you have to select those breeds which are suitable for your layer poultry farming business and can produce well in your area.

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The common breeds of chickens in Nigeria For commercial eggs production, read below before selecting your breed; *Choose highly productive laying hens correctly.

All type of hens do not produce equal numbers of eggs.

The chosen breeds must have good production capability.

If your chosen breed contains the desired characteristic and have a reputation for egg production, then that breed is suitable for your business.

Location

The housing system is very important for rearing layers and effective keeping and management. As a new person to Livestock business, you don’t want to invest all your capital into buying lands in an urban area which may turn out not being used because government policy is against setting up poultry farm near residential/urban areas for health implication.

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Set-Up Capital

With a location in mind, you now have clearer idea of the capital required of you. Write down your detailed capital and investment requirements for your poultry farming in Nigeria venture and set out to source for it.

Like every other farming projects, the bigger you plan to start, the more investment required. You need to decide on the level of capital investment you are willing to commit to this business before starting

Feeds and Water Management

You can buy feed from your local market or make the feed at your own house. You can just make sure the one bought or made is enriched with protein and mineral which are very essential for laying hens.

Give them at least 2% calcium for 2weeks after birth

Feed them with starter feed for 8weeks

Serve them two or three times daily till they are 18weeks old

Serve them layer poultry feed according to their age and weight

Don’t decrease their feed while laying (even if their weight increase)

Provide adequate water according to the demand of your laying hens (supply cold water during hot weather, and lukewarm water in cold weather)

Vaccination

This makes your hen disease resistance. It helps to keep them free from infections and reduce mortality rate. But before vaccination, take note that ill hen doesn’t need to be vaccinated anymore (separate ill birds to avoid spreading) and make sure vaccination equipment are washed with hot boiled water or antiseptic/germicide. Here are the vaccines that can be given to layer hens.

But before vaccination, take note that ill hen doesn’t need to be vaccinated anymore (separate ill birds to avoid spreading) and make sure vaccination equipment are washed with hot boiled water or antiseptic/germicide.

Here are the vaccines that can be given to layer hens. Marex, Gamboro, Salmonela etc.

Note that an average healthy Layer lays eggs almost every day or at least 4 times in a week. This means that technically a range of prices, depending on the different sizes of egg, different brands, or other differences which attract particular buyers.

In the home and shop situation, it is best to store them at normal refrigerator temperature.