Kuroiler chicken farming is very popular, especially in it’s native area. It is a good dual purpose breed which is raised and valued for both meat and eggs production. They are great egg layers and also excellent for meat. That’s why they are so popular.
The Kuroiler chicken is actually a hybrid chicken breed which was developed in India. It was developed by Vinod Kapur of Kegg Farms Private Ltd. in the early 1990s. The name ‘Kuroiler’ is a portmanteau of Keggg and Broiler.
The breed was developed by crossing either White Leghorn roosters with Rhode Island Red hens, or colored broiler roosters crossed with Rhode Island Red hens.
In India, the eggs of Kuroiler chicken are hatched in more than a thousand ‘mother units’ throughout the country, instead of hatching all in a central hatchery. Then the chicks are distributed down to the individual villages as day old chicks.
Today, the Kuroiler chickens are very popular among the large numbers of landless or smallholder farmers in India. The breed is popular especially in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Most importantly, the rural women of India breed Kuroiler chicken as a full time or part time business. The breed has also been exported to some countries with success (such as Kenya and Uganda).
However, as these birds good dual purpose birds, so starting commercial Kuroiler chicken farming will be a good business. They are good for both meat and eggs production purpose. So starting commercial Kuroiler chicken farming will be a profitable business.
How to Start Kuroiler Chicken Farming?
Starting commercial Kuroiler chicken farming business is relatively easy and simple. These birds are relatively strong and hardy and they generally require less caring and other management.
Here we are trying to describe more information about starting and operating a successful Kuroiler chicken farming business from purchasing birds to caring and marketing.
1. Purchase Chickens
First of all, you have to purchase very good quality, healthy, active and disease free birds for starting your Kuroiler chicken farming business. Purchasing good quality birds is very important, because good quality birds ensure good production and maximum profits.
You can purchase either day old chicks or mature birds depending on the availability and price in your area. The mature birds are generally sold at very high prices in the market, while the day old chicks are much cheaper. So we recommend starting with day old chicks.
You can purchase the chicks from any of your nearest chicken breeding centers, poultry chick suppliers or any existing Kuroiler chicken farms. You can also search your local online classified websites. The Kuroiler chickens are highly available in India. So if you are planning for starting Kuroiler chicken farming business in India, then you will be able to easily purchase these birds.
2. Housing
Making a good, comfortable and secure housing system is important for Kuroiler chicken farming business. Because a good housing system not only helps the birds to stay healthy, but also helps them to stay free from all types of wild predators and adverse weather conditions.
The type of the house can be any depending on your budget and also on the availability of materials. It can be of full concrete setup or you can build the house with low cost and easily available materials (such as bamboo or wood). Just ensure that the house is safe and comfortable for the birds.
Install good ventilation system inside the house. Good ventilation system is very important. Because it helps to reduce harmful gases from inside the house and keeps your birds healthy.
Make the house in such a way so that you can easily clean the house. And also ensure flow of sufficient amount of fresh air and light inside the house. The Kuroiler chickens are large birds, and a mature bird will require around or up to 5 square feet of housing space.
3. Feeding
This is the most important part of Kuroiler chicken farming business. Because good and nutritious food not only helps the birds to stay healthy, but also helps them to stay healthy and produce more.
You can feed your chickens either with ready-made/commercial poultry feeds or you can prepare the feeds of your own. Just ensure that the feeds are good and nutritious for your chickens.
Never feed your chickens with contaminated feeds. And always try to provide them with enough clean and fresh water as per their demand.
The Kuroiler chickens are good for raising in both confinement and free range system. But raising them in free range system will help the birds to stay healthy and produce better quality products. And at the same time it will help you to reduce the feeding costs.
4. Breeding
The Kuroiler chickens are naturally very good breeders. They will breed easily and produce enough fertile eggs for hatching if you keep good ratio of hens and roosters in your flock.
Generally one mature and healthy rooster is enough for breeding around or up to 10 hens.
5. Caring
The Kuroiler chickens are very strong and hardy birds. They generally require less caring and other management. Although taking additional caring will help the birds to stay healthy and produce more.
Monitor your bird’s health on a regular basis for any signs of diseases or illness and take necessary steps as soon as possible. Vaccinate them timely and always try to keep good contact with a vet in your area.
6. Marketing
Marketing chicken products is not a problem. Because both meat and eggs of chickens have very good demand and value in the market. So you will probably be able to easily sell the products in your local market. Although you should set your marketing strategies before starting this business.
These are the common ways and steps for starting and operating a successful Kuroiler chicken farming business. Raising Kuroiler chickens is very easy, even the beginners can also raise them. Hope this guide has helped you! Good luck and may God bless you!
Hello team,
Thank you for this, I have learnt a lot here.
Thanks and regards.
Dennis.
Thanks for your honest opinion! Good luck!
This information has been very useful to me. Thank you very much…. On the other hand, I think a sketch budget and expenses would be very useful as well.
It is a lesson well done to a yearning beginner like me.Be blessed.
Thanks for your honest opinion. Good luck!
Please share me the detail how to start a business of kuroiler with small budget mean how much is the smaller amount is require.
It’s pretty difficult for us to tell the exact amount. Please contact any of your local poultry farmer. Good luck!
with a budget of 350000ksh , can i start kuroiler poultry farming of 1000chicks if i already have land….
Where can I get Kroiler chicks for I am ready to start Kroiler farming .
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How many eggs could the kuroiler lay in a month?
Kuroiler chickens are known for their good egg-laying capabilities. On average, a Kuroiler hen can lay approximately 150 to 200 eggs per year. This equates to roughly 12 to 17 eggs per month, on average. Keep in mind that individual variation exists among hens, and factors such as diet, health, and environmental conditions can influence egg production. To maximize egg production from your Kuroiler chickens, it’s essential to provide them with proper nutrition, a comfortable and stress-free environment, and regular health care. Additionally, the age of the chicken can affect egg production, with younger hens typically laying fewer eggs at the beginning of their laying cycle and gradually increasing their output as they mature. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have more questions. Good luck!