RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Layers : The project shall buy pullets (layers) that are ready to produce eggs.

Feed : In terms of feed, the main considerations are as follows: The type of feed shall be Layer Mash or pellets Consumption each layer consumes approximately 120 150g of feed per day The feed shall be high in calcium and other nutrients in order for the hens to produce hard, strong shells The feed must be available in troughs at all times. This is in addition to fresh water

Vaccines, drugs and medicines : These will be imperative for disease control and prevention. Popular vaccines include: Newcastle disease vaccine, Coccidants Vaccines, Gumboro Vaccine, Komoro Vaccine, Pox vaccine and AntC.R.D Vaccine.

Layer houses : These shall be in the form of layer battery cages that are put under a roofed house Feeding Systems : Feeding systems will be required to easily distribute feed and water to the birds. The feeding systems can be automatic or manual. An automatic feeding system is preferable. A Silo will therefore be important to store the feed. Ventilation Systems : Ventilation will be important to ensure that the air quality and temperature is appropriate for the layers.

Motor Vehicle : A motor vehicle shall be needed to purchase layers, feed and other requisitions for the project. Additionally, a motor vehicle is essential for distribution purposes and other logistical needs of the project. Office Equipment: Equipment in terms of office chairs, tables, desks and cabinets shall be necessary for the administration building of the project

Water Supply A reliable fresh water supply will be important for the poultry business. A borehole or other reliable source of water will be imperative for the business. The business should also consider an overhead water tank of about 10 000 litres capacity Electricity Supply The provision of 250 KVA supply of electricity will need to be made for the project. Where possible uninterrupted supply of electricity will also need to be facilitated by means of generators.

Shown below is the suggested layout of the business premises for Project. The sections within the business premises will include: Reception Back office Back office storeroom Cooling / Storage area Sorting, Grading and packing Toilets Shower Layer houses Footbath

The factors shown in the schematic above are essential for managing the growth of the layer birds. To improve the quality of the birds and eggs produced as well as better manage the layers, the following aspects must be taken into account.

Disease New castle disease

Description

Symptom

Highly contagious disease caused by a Difficulty in breathing, paralysis and virus. Disease can stay alive in a chicken death, diarrhea carcass for month Highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Disease can stay alive in a chicken carcass for month Spread through dirty water or air Infectious bursal disease, usually affects chicks up to the age of six weeks. Transmitted by wild birds, rodents and humans Infectious disease which can affect egg production Often spread by the migration of wild birds. Virus can also affect people if they come into contact with an infected bird. Breathing problems, gasping, sneezing, watery nasal discharge, squeaky lung sounds Watery nasal discharge, selling of the face and eyes White, watery diarrhea, dirty cloacas and ruffled feathers

Infectious Bronchitis

Coryza Gumboro disease

Mycoplasmosis Bird flu

Sneezing, squeaky lungs, gasping for air and sometimes discharge from the eyes Little signs of disease and death occurs suddenly

Investments: Buying 10 pairs of 3 months old Emu birds,Cost Rs. 2,00,000(INR) Cost of Fencing Rs. 70,000/- (one time) Feed cost per year for 10 pairs of emu birds -Rs.90,000/ Income: Emu birds start laying eggs after 18 months First time 10 pairs of emu will give 100 eggs Second time 10 pairs of emu birds will give 200 eggs third time 10 pairs of emu birds will give 300 eggs + plus

Emu bird lays eggs only between October to march every year As per this model project the Total Investment is Rs.3,60,000/INR (One time Investment) Income from this model project will be Rs 3.00,000 INR for every year (Todays market value per egg is Rs.1000/- so (300 eggs X Rs.1000/- = Rs.3,00,000/- INR ) This income will continue for 30 years as emu will lay eggs for more than 30 years.

For the successful operation of the integrated farm, the management should have adequate and appropriate knowledge in specific features of poultry farming. These important areas include: Diseases control, Housing and equipment , Feeding, Genetic improvement, Marketing,

General Manager

Livestock Manager

Hatchery Manager

Finance & Admin Manager

Business Development Manager

Feed man Veterinary Assistant Hatchery Assistants Admin Clerks Account Clerks Business Development Executives

Commercial production involves the rearing of chicken that are highly sensitive to environmental changes, feeding pattern and diseases. Hence, its management requires highly skilled and experienced personnel. the farm will require the following personnel: The Managing Director :The promoter will assume the overall supervisory responsibilities as the Managing Director, carrying out (With the assistance of the key personnel), the function of the strategic policy formulation. He/She will draw monthly salary and allowance for performing this function. Farm Hands : Holders of Senior School Certificate Security Men : Relevant guards training Driver : Holders of professional driving license

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