Kuroiler chicken breeds are preferred breeds for rearing in Kenya due to their superb characteristics such as fast growth rate, resistance to diseases, high egg productivity, and increased weight. It is easy to venture into chicken farming in Kenya with Kuroiler chickens as they can survive on scavenged feed.
Furthermore, kuroiler chickens are highly profitable as you gain income through three significant streams: the sale of eggs, meat, and manure. Therefore, it is better to invest your savings in kuroiler chicken farming and earn a higher income rather than let your savings lie in your account without multiplying.
Kuroiler chicken costs Ksh. 100 to Ksh. 1,200. This cost varies due to age, market season, weight, and the birds’ health. Below is a breakdown of Kuroiler chicken prices based on their age:
- A day-old chick—Ksh. 100
- One week old—Ksh. 150
- Two to three weeks old—Ksh. 250
- One month old—Ksh. 300
- Five months old-Ksh. 750
- Fully grown Kuroiler chicken-Ksh. 1,000 to Ksh. 1,200
Kuroiler chicks are the best chicken breeds as they mature faster and are meatier and weightier than other local breeds. Kuroiler chickens fetch high market prices, thus earning more income.
Disadvantages of Kuroiler Chicken
The Kuroiler chicken breeds have got their cons, too, which include the following:
- Heavy Feeders
Kuroiler chickens consume a lot of feed. This might be costly, as chicken feed is expensive. Besides, many farmers in Kenya have insufficient capital to raise these birds due to their feeding habits. Underfeeding kuroiler chickens will cause retarded growth and reduced productivity.
- Kuroiler Chickens are Bad Brooders
Kuroiler chicken breeds do not sit on eggs, which is a significant disadvantage, especially for farmers who do not own incubators. You must have a functioning incubator when rearing kuroiler breeds or have your eggs hatched in a well-recognized hatchery, which is extremely costly.
- Regular Purchase of the New Kuroiler Chicken Flock
To maintain Kuroiler chicken breeds on your farm, you have to buy new stock regularly after various sales, especially when you do not have a functioning incubator or are near a recognized hatchery. It is costly to restock your flock.
How to Identify Kuroiler Chicken
Kuroiler chicken breeds have white and grey specks, making them well camouflaged in the environment. Kuroiler chickens are unique with exquisite characteristics such as resistance to diseases, fast growth rate, and heavyweight.
Kuroiler chickens are profitable as they fetch high market prices.
Sasso vs. Kuroiler
- Sasso breeds are 365% superior in body weight at 18 weeks, unlike Kuroiler breeds, which are slightly superior.
- Sasso breeds produce more eggs (170 eggs) than Kuroiler breeds, which produce 160 eggs.
- Sasso breeds are more efficient at converting feeds to live weight, while Kuroiler breeds are inefficient at converting feeds to live weight.
- Sasso chicken breeds can survive in any environment and still attain optimum productivity, while Kuroiler breeds can hardly survive in a harsh environment, which will reduce productivity.
Kuroiler F1 Kenya
A dual-purpose breed in Kenya, the Kuroiler F1 is a hardy breed that can survive on scavenged feed such as agricultural wastes and kitchen wastes. They lay an average of 150 eggs per year without feeding on commercial feed. They are highly resistant to diseases, resulting in cost-effective management. The Kuroiler F1 Kenya is sold at higher market prices due to its weight and tastier meat.
Improved Kienyeji Chicken Prices in Kenya
Improved kienyeji breeds have increased productivity of both eggs and meat compared to pure kienyeji breeds. Improved kienyeji chickens mature faster, thus frequently entering the market early.
The price of improved kienyeji chicken in Kenya ranges from Ksh. 100 to Ksh. 1,200. This cost differs due to age, market, body weight, and health conditions.
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