Batair Breeding (1000 Birds) – Complete Guide
Batair Breeding (1000 Birds) – Complete Guide Starting a battery/laying poultry farm with 1000 birds can give you a consistent income from selling eggs and later selling hens. 1. Initial Investment Overview Item Quantity / Requirement Approximate Cost (PKR) 1-Day-old chicks (layer/battery) 1000 pcs 80–120 per chick → 80,000–120,000 Feed (starter, grower, layer) 2–3 tons for 6–7 weeks 50,000–60,000 Vaccination & medicines 1 batch 10,000 Poultry shed / housing 500–700 sq ft 100,000–150,000 (if constructing) Waterers & feeders For 1000 birds 20,000 Electricity & maintenance Monthly 10,000–15,000 Misc (litter, bedding, cleaning tools) – 10,000 Total Initial Investment: ~270,000–365,000 PKR (depends on chick cost and shed) 2. Poultry House / Shed Requirements Covered area with proper ventilation 500–700 sq ft for 1000 birds Clean floors with dry bedding (wood shavings or rice husk) Proper lighting for egg production (16–18 hours of light per day) Te...