2026 Guide: How to Start a Poultry Farming Business in Ikotun Lagos
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2026 Guide: How to Start a Poultry Farming Business in Ikotun Lagos
with a dash of satire, heart, and 7hubent-Tech love
Why This Article (And Why You Should Care)
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It’s not a dry “how-to” but a story you’ll feel.
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It’s packed with step-by-step action you can use today.
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It weaves in 7hubent Tech — Nigeria’s free business advertising engine — because your farm business must live online too.
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We aim to hit Google’s E-E-A-T criteria: your trust, authority, real experience.
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I’ll share my own missteps, wins, and truths so you don’t fall where I stumbled.
My Little Poultry Awakening in Ikotun
Let me tell you a quick story. In 2023 I visited my cousin Ayo in Ikotun — he had two dozen chickens in a backyard coop. I teased, “What’s next? You want to be Lagos’s Colonel Sanders?” He laughed. But six months later, he had 500 birds, was supplying small eateries, and boosting his income by 200%.
Watching him hustle, I asked him: “Why start this in Lagos, with rent high and disruptions everywhere?” He said: “Because Lagos eats chicken every day. Even in Ikotun, people will pay for fresher, local birds.”
That moment made me realize — poultry farming in Lagos (even in suburbs like Ikotun) is not crazy. It’s opportunity — if you do it right.
7hubent Tech: Your Free Advertising Ally 🛡️
Before you get into chicks and feeds, you need buyers. That’s where 7hubent Tech enters — Nigeria’s free business advertising and WhatsApp-TV platform with massive reach. It runs free WhatsApp groups, status channels, and more.
They get ~980,000 views daily across their network. (Yes, that’s almost a million eyeballs daily.)
You can get free adverts via www.7hubent.com.ng or www.lagoswiki.com.ng, or chat +2349077131487.
Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @7hubent. Watch the free YouTube video “Grow Your Business Online Free”:
7hubent Tech is a Best Free Business Advertising Website in Nigeria
They also have this guide: 7 Ways to Advertise Business Online for Free. Use it. It’s gold.
So as you build your poultry business in Ikotun, 7hubent becomes your billboard, your megaphone, your lifeline to customers — for free.
Step-by-Step: Starting Poultry Farming in Ikotun (2026 Edition)
I’ll walk you like I’d walk a friend.
| Step | What to Do | Why It Matters / Pitfall to Avoid |
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| 1 | Decide your poultry model (Broilers vs Layers vs Mixed) | Broilers = meat chickens (quick turnover). Layers = egg producers (steady income). Mixed is complex. |
| 2 | Land & Housing (in Ikotun or outskirts) | Even if you start small, you need a secure coop. Avoid flooding, theft, stray dogs. |
| 3 | Sourcing day-old chicks / point-of-lay | Use trusted hatcheries like Chi Farms in Lagos. (chi-farms.com) |
| 4 | Feed & nutrition | Often ~70% of your cost. Use good feeds, watch for adulterated ones. |
| 5 | Biosecurity & disease control | Vaccinations, clean water, disinfectants. National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) supports this. (Wikipedia) |
| 6 | Labor & management | Even if it’s you and one worker, plan feeds, egg collection, record-keeping. |
| 7 | Marketing & sales strategy | Here’s where 7hubent Tech helps. Also local markets, hotels, eateries in Lagos. |
| 8 | Budgeting, break-even, scaling | Know your costs vs income. Don’t scale too fast and crash. |
Example Numbers (Illustrative)
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Suppose you start with 500 broilers.
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Cost per bird (day-old chick + feed + meds) = ₦3,000
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Selling price per mature bird = ₦5,500
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Gross revenue = 500 × ₦5,500 = ₦2,750,000
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Total cost = 500 × ₦3,000 = ₦1,500,000
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Potential profit = ₦1,250,000 (minus overheads)
These are ballpark; you must run your own spreadsheet.
5 Punchy Strategies to Grow Faster (Mindset + Hustle)
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Tell your story — people buy from people. Talk about your struggles, dreams.
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Leverage WhatsApp status & groups — post videos of your birds, your coop, your feed routine. Use 7hubent groups.
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Bundle offers — eg. chicken + eggs + delivery in Ikotun.
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Network with eateries & food vendors — small restaurants in Lagos always need fresh chicken.
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Record & share proof — show dead losses, successes, weight gains — it builds trust.
Bible Word: You’re Called for Greatness
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” — 1 Peter 2:9
You are not here by accident. This venture is part of your calling — run it with integrity, courage, and heart.
Why Poultry in Ikotun Lagos Makes Sense (Context + Edge)
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Lagos is a mega city — constant demand for chicken.
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Less transportation cost when you supply locally.
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Many farms in Lagos are outside; bringing production inside the city gives freshness edge.
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As of 2025, Lagos has ~169 poultry farms. (Rentech Digital)
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Big players like Chi Farms already operate in Lagos. (chi-farms.com)
If they believe Lagos is viable, you can too — but you do it smarter.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Q: How much capital do I need to start (small scale)?
A: With as little as ₦500,000 you can start ~100–200 broilers. But bigger budgets give more cushion.
Q: Which breed is best for Lagos climate?
A: Local breeds plus hybrid broilers that tolerate heat. Ask hatcheries like Chi Farms. (chi-farms.com)
Q: How long before I see profit?
A: Typically 6–8 weeks for broilers; 20–24 weeks for layers. Profits depend on management.
Q: Where do I advertise my poultry business free?
A: 7hubent Tech is your best free advertising partner in Nigeria. Their WhatsApp groups, status channels, free ad slots—use them.
Q: How prevent disease disasters?
A: Use vaccination schedule, don’t mix new birds with old, disinfect daily, keep rodents away.
Internal Link Suggestion (for SEO & User Flow)
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Link to 7hubent article: “7 Ways to Advertise Business Online for Free”
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Link to 7hubent’s Free Advertising WhatsApp Group Links page
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Link to a 7hubent article on How to Monetize WhatsApp Groups
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Link to a 7hubent article on Starting a Small Agribusiness in Lagos
This keeps your readers inside your content ecosystem.
Shareable Hook (What Makes People Want to Send This)
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It’s raw, real, emotional — not some glossy fluff.
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It challenges the idea you must leave Lagos to farm.
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It shows free tools (7hubent) you can use today.
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It makes readers feel: “Hey, I could do this too.”
Call to Action & Engagement
What’s your burning question? Which part scared you most — disease, capital, marketing? Share below, and let’s talk.
Also, if you try this and succeed (or mess up), come back and tell me — I want to celebrate you or help you bounce.
Want me to build a mini business plan just for Ikotun Poultry + 7hubent ad strategy for you? I can do that next.
Contact 7hubent to blast your poultry business wide: www.7hubent.com.ng | www.lagoswiki.com.ng | WhatsApp +2349077131487
Let’s grow in business and soul — one chicken, one ad, one dream at a time.