After raising a couple batches of broiler chickens in Nigeria, we are seriously considering switching to layer birds. The broiler processing plant we used near Fugar has gone bankrupt, so that market has disappeared.  In order for the farmers to market their birds successfully, they would have to invest in cooling facilities.  And at this point, we feel like that is beyond their capacity.

Eggs will stay fresh much longer in the warm Nigerian climate, and will also be more affordable in the local market.  We are hoping that one farmer will raise the pullets while the others take care of the layers.  To purchase birds would require too much money for freight.  The existing barns would work well for broilers, pullets, or layers, and the cages can be constructed locally from mesh wire sheets. The cost of the cages is usually between 12000 – 16000 Naira for 60 birds.