TERNAK BURUNG PUYUH MENJANJIKAN, TIAP HARI PANEN 150 KG TELUR

Summary

Agustiawan, a quail farmer from Muntilan, Magelang, shares his journey into quail farming, starting in 2017. He highlights the benefits of quail farming, such as fast turnover, lower land requirements, and easy maintenance. Every part of the quail, from eggs to manure, can be sold, making it highly profitable. Agustiawan emphasizes the importance of maintaining cleanliness, ensuring proper air circulation, and managing stress factors for the quails. He also discusses challenges, including managing odors and preventing diseases, while stressing the value of cooperation in the farming community to overcome obstacles and expand the business.

Takeaways

• 🐦 The speaker, Agustiawan, is a quail farmer from Sriwedari, Muntilan, Magelang, and began quail farming in February 2017 after working abroad.
• 📈 Quail farming is attractive due to its quick return on investment, requiring less space and maintenance compared to chicken farming, with stable egg prices.
• 💰 Initial capital for 1,000 quails is approximately 15-16 million IDR, including chicks, feed, and cages.
• 🌍 Almost every part of the quail farming process has a market, from eggs to manure, with the latter being sold to silk worm breeders and fisheries due to its high protein content.
• 🧹 The speaker emphasizes the importance of daily cleaning to manage odor and ensure the health of the quails, reducing ammonia levels.
• 🎵 Stress in quails can be caused by noise or environmental changes, which can be mitigated by playing radio or music to calm them.
• 💡 Good ventilation and lighting are critical for egg production, as overcrowding negatively impacts oxygen levels and the overall health of the quails.
• ⏳ The peak productivity period for quails is between 3 to 8 months of age, and the speaker usually replaces quails after 12 months to maintain quality egg production.
• 🤝 Agustiawan is part of a cooperative that supports quail farmers with feed, chicks, and consultations, which he finds beneficial for handling disease outbreaks and maintaining the business.
• 📈 Looking ahead, the speaker hopes to increase his quail population and calls for government intervention in regulating feed and egg prices to support the industry.

Q & A

What prompted Agustiawan to start quail farming?

Agustiawan began quail farming in 2017 after noticing the fast and lucrative returns while he was still working abroad. He also had unused space at home, which he decided to utilize for quail farming.

Why did Agustiawan choose quail farming over other types of poultry farming?

Agustiawan chose quail farming because it offers faster returns, requires less space, lower capital, and the price of quail eggs is more stable compared to chicken eggs. Additionally, quail care is simpler.

What products can be sold from quail farming according to Agustiawan?

In quail farming, almost everything can be sold, including the eggs, manure, the quails themselves for meat, and even the containers used for feeding. The only thing that isn't sold is the feathers.

How does Agustiawan utilize quail manure?

Agustiawan uses quail manure for various purposes, such as supplying it to silk worm breeders and fish farmers. The manure is high in protein because quail have short intestines, which means the protein content in their waste remains high.

What are the main challenges of quail farming according to Agustiawan?

The main challenges include the strong smell of quail manure and the risk of diseases, especially bacterial infections like E. coli. However, Agustiawan mitigates these issues by cleaning the cages daily and maintaining hygiene.

How does Agustiawan prevent stress in quails, especially during noisy periods like Ramadan?

To reduce stress caused by external noises, such as fireworks during Ramadan, Agustiawan plays radio or music in the quail cages. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper ventilation and reducing crowding to prevent stress.

What is the most dangerous disease for quails and how does Agustiawan manage it?

The most dangerous diseases are bird flu and bacterial infections like E. coli. To manage these, Agustiawan cleans the water containers regularly and ensures the cleanliness of the cages to prevent bacteria buildup.

What is the ideal age range for quails to produce high-quality eggs, according to Agustiawan?

The ideal age range for high-quality egg production is between 3 to 9 months. After 12 months, quails' egg production declines, so Agustiawan usually replaces them at that point.

Why does Agustiawan prefer quail farming under a partnership system?

Agustiawan prefers the partnership system because it provides easier access to consultation and support in case of issues like diseases. The partnership also helps mitigate financial losses, as sick quails can be replaced quickly.

What are Agustiawan’s future hopes for his quail farming business?

Agustiawan hopes to expand his quail farming business by increasing the population of quails. He also hopes the government will address rising feed prices to improve the profitability of quail farming.