Poultry farming: broilers, layers and eggs

Quick answer

A free course on poultry as a business. It opens with the four-part "Raising Poultry for Profit" series, then UConn Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife on housing, feeding and eggs, and Shamba Shape Up episodes on broilers and layers in Kenya. Press Play all on repeat to work through it, and A–B loop any step.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 1Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 1Livestock & Poultry Environ. Learning CommunityPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 2Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 2Livestock & Poultry Environ. Learning CommunityPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 3Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 3Livestock & Poultry Environ. Learning CommunityPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 4Raising Poultry for Profit - Part 4Livestock & Poultry Environ. Learning CommunityPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Tips:  Why invest in the production of local poultry?Tips: Why invest in the production of local poultry?Agribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Tropical Poultry Genetic Solutions: Where science meets smallholder needsTropical Poultry Genetic Solutions: Where science meets smallholder needsInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  7. 7bycs Intro, Housing, Lightingbycs Intro, Housing, LightingPoultry Science at Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Bycs Breeds and NutritionBycs Breeds and NutritionPoultry Science at Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Tips: A profitable poultry farming begins with good housingTips: A profitable poultry farming begins with good housingAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Poultry HousingPoultry HousingUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Housing and Heating Your BirdsHousing and Heating Your BirdsUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Bird LitterBird LitterUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  13. 13The Nipple Watering SystemThe Nipple Watering SystemUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Feeding Your BirdsFeeding Your BirdsUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Preparing low-cost concentrate feed  (Summary)Preparing low-cost concentrate feed (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  16. 16Family poultry nutrition and feeding - The scavenged based systemFamily poultry nutrition and feeding - The scavenged based systemFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Burkina Faso: Maggots to better feed your poultryBurkina Faso: Maggots to better feed your poultryAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  18. 18#TIPS to reduce chick mortality#TIPS to reduce chick mortalityAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 18: Soil testing, Compost, Brooding Chicks and Passion fruit (English)Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 18: Soil testing, Compost, Brooding Chicks and Passion fruit (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  20. 20How to Hold Your BirdsHow to Hold Your BirdsUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  21. 21How to Inspect Your BirdsHow to Inspect Your BirdsUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Natural ways to keep chickens healthy (Summary)Natural ways to keep chickens healthy (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  23. 23BYCS Health and DiseaseBYCS Health and DiseasePoultry Science at Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Common Respiratory Diseases of Small Poultry FlocksCommon Respiratory Diseases of Small Poultry FlocksPenn State ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Getting Help for Respiratory Diseases in Small Poultry FlocksGetting Help for Respiratory Diseases in Small Poultry FlocksPenn State ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Is Your Chicken A Good Egg Layer?Is Your Chicken A Good Egg Layer?UConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Poultry Nest BoxesPoultry Nest BoxesUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Egg Cleaning & Quality CheckEgg Cleaning & Quality CheckUConn ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  29. 29BYCS Egg Safety and SalesBYCS Egg Safety and SalesPoultry Science at Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 12: Chicken (English)Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 12: Chicken (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  31. 31Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 14: Layers Nutrition, Wood, Mist Blower and Flower Dust (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 14: Layers Nutrition, Wood, Mist Blower and Flower Dust (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  32. 32Shamba Shape Up Series 15 – Episode 7: Bamboo, Soil Health, Broiler and Broiler Feeds (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 15 – Episode 7: Bamboo, Soil Health, Broiler and Broiler Feeds (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  33. 33Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 3: Naked Neck Broiler, Sorghum, Counterfeits & Market (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 3: Naked Neck Broiler, Sorghum, Counterfeits & Market (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  34. 34Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 19: Broiler, Poultry Production and Seaweed Farming (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 19: Broiler, Poultry Production and Seaweed Farming (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  35. 35Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 12: Chicken Rearing, Solar Pump, Market and Trees (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 12: Chicken Rearing, Solar Pump, Market and Trees (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  36. 36Shamba Shape Up Series 15 – Episode 6: Improved Kienyeji , Feeds, Vermi Compost & Spraying (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 15 – Episode 6: Improved Kienyeji , Feeds, Vermi Compost & Spraying (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  37. 37Going places: Where chickens and women ruleGoing places: Where chickens and women ruleInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop

How does a poultry business make money?

Broiler farms buy day-old chicks, grow them to market weight and sell the birds, so profit depends on feed costs, mortality and a ready buyer. Layer farms sell eggs over many months. Local or improved village chickens cost less to keep. Many farmers start with a small batch and keep careful records before expanding.

How do I use RepeatWatch to learn poultry farming?

Play all on repeat works like a course. Slow a lesson to 0.75× to take notes on a feed ration or a vaccination schedule, and A–B loop the part on brooding temperatures until you know it. Save chapters of the long Shamba Shape Up episodes on keys 1–9 to jump straight to the poultry segment.

Frequently asked questions

Should I start with broilers, layers or local chickens?

Broilers return money in weeks but need steady feed and a buyer lined up. Layers take months before the first egg and run longer. Improved local chickens are hardier and cheaper to feed. Watch the "Why invest in local poultry" and broiler episodes, then visit farms and buyers near you.

Do the rules for selling eggs and chicken differ by country?

Yes. Licences, vaccination rules, egg grading and meat processing laws vary by country and region. The Texas A&M egg sales video describes US rules only, so check with your local agriculture office or veterinary service before you sell.

Is this legal, tax or financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not legal, tax, veterinary or financial advice for your farm. Use them to learn, then talk to a local extension officer, vet or accountant before you invest.