Below is the cost estimate prepared by ‘Kuku Kenya’ for raising 100 improved kienyeji chicks up to the time they start laying eggs, mostly at 5 to 6 months of age. Note that the calculations are based on the current market prices which may vary with time and locality. The estimates are broadly based on the major expenses and may not include other unpredictable costs. We assume you have the structure and equipments ready. STEP 1: Purchase of Chicks Kuku Kenya Ltd. sells 3 days old improved kienyeji chicks (kari, kuroilers, rainbows, kenbro, premium kienyeji and sasso) vaccinated against mareks at 90sh each. Totalling to 9000ksh, call +254-725-285599 to make your order. STEP 2: Feeding First one week give about 1.5kgs of chick mash for the 100 birds. At 2 to 3 weeks of age give about 3.5kgs of chick mash. At 7 to 8 weeks give about 60g of growers mash per bird amounting to 6kgs for the 100 birds. Above 28 weeks give 140g per bird per day amounting to 14kgs for the 100 bir
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