ost broiler farmers are operating under thin margins, thanks to very high feed costs that is currently at 70 per cent of the total cost. The per capita availability of poultry meat in Kenya is only 0.9-1.2kg which is way below recommendation of 10kg meat per capita per annum. To increase production amidst the tough reality, a farmer needs to employ a solid strategy. Here are some of the top six challenges facing the Kenyan broiler farmer and tips on how to overcome them.
Feeding