Poultry Farming Profitability Calculator

Calculate potential earnings and profitability for broilers, layers, and improved kienyeji chicken farming with comprehensive cost analysis and revenue projections

SELECT POULTRY TYPE

NUMBER OF BIRDS

MORTALITY RATE (%)

Production Cycle (Weeks)

Target Selling Weight (kg)

Day-Old Chick Cost (KES)

Housing Cost (KES)

Equipment Cost (KES)

Selling Price per KG (KES)

PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS

TOTAL INVESTMENT

KES 80,259

NET PROFIT/LOSS

-KES 29,739

SURVIVING BIRDS
93
STARTUP COSTS
KES 47,000
OPERATING COSTS
KES 33,259
GROSS REVENUE
KES 50,520
PROFIT PER BIRD
-KES 297
ROI
-37.1%
PROFIT MARGIN
-58.9%
BREAK-EVEN PRICE/KG
KES 479.44

Note: These calculations are estimates based on November 2025 Kenya market rates. Actual results may vary based on management practices, location, market conditions, and feed costs. First production cycles often break even; subsequent cycles are typically more profitable. Feed costs represent 60-80% of total expenses.

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