Poultry farming in Kenya


Poultry farming in Kenya is a widespread occupation. It is mostly practiced on a small-scale, and predominantly for domestic consumption.
Poultry farming is the raising of domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, producing meat and eggs. In the event of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have embraced commercial methods.

Categories

These farmers are classified in several categories:
The most prevalent animal in Kenya is chicken. Small numbers rear other types of birds. Some farmers specialise on rearing chickens for meat only, while others focus on egg production ; and yet others specialise in rearing the Kienyeji type.

Commercial breeds

Commercial breeds of chickens are:

Broilers

s are reared for meat. In Kenya, broilers are raised both by corporations and individuals. Large scale companies include Kenchic Limited and Brade Gate Poultry Industries. These companies supply meat locally as well as to other countries.

Layers

Large scale layer growers are Kenchic Limited, Muguku Farms, s24 eggs and chicks nyeri Karatina Softkenya Farm Limited and Sigma Supplies.

Kenbro

Kenbro belongs to Kenchick. Kenbro chickens can be reared both for eggs and meat. These chickens are fed for six months before they start laying. Their egg production is lower than that of layers. Those reared for meat take longer to mature than broilers.