Starting a successful poultry operation can be exciting and rewarding, provided you get the right advice for your unique circumstances. Is it best for you to begin with a flock of mature chickens, for example? Or should you concentrate on hatching your own eggs to build your operation from scratch?
In our recent webinar, experts from the egg and broiler industry shared practical tips on establishing a successful poultry venture from the ground up.
Some of the other topics that were discussed included the pros and cons of starting with chickens or eggs, resources and time management, maximising profits, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
List of panellists:
- Dr Abongile Balarane, general manager of the egg division of the South African Poultry Association;
- Agmat Brinkhuis, egg producer and owner of Chamomile Farming Enterprises;
- Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of broiler division of the South African Poultry Association;
- Gladys Towbola, poultry farmer and owner of Peezel Farms
