MASIH MUDA SUKSES TERNAK AYAM PETELUR, OMSET RATUSAN JUTA PERBULAN | KISAH INSPIRASI

Summary

Muhammad Adrian, a 24-year-old from Berau, East Kalimantan, manages a thriving egg-laying poultry farm with 14,000 chickens. After helping his grandfather in the business, Adrian decided to take on a larger role following his graduation in Information Systems. Despite initial challenges, including learning from experience and dealing with issues like diseases and feed shortages, Adrian has grown the business. With his focus on high-quality care and efficient operations, the farm produces around 400-410 plates of eggs daily. Adrian is inspired by his grandfather and uncle, emphasizing hard work and dedication in agriculture.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rian is a 24-year-old from Berau, East Kalimantan, who works in a family-run egg-laying poultry farm named Utama Karya.
• 😀 The farm currently has 14,000 chickens and produces around 400 to 410 plates (12,000 eggs) daily.
• 😀 Rian initially helped his grandfather with farm tasks while in school and later decided to continue after graduation, helping to expand the business.
• 😀 The farm employs 10 staff members, divided between tasks such as feeding, collecting eggs, and managing feed production.
• 😀 Rian enjoys meeting new people, especially farmers and traders, during tasks like sourcing feed ingredients and delivering eggs to customers.
• 😀 Common challenges at the farm include disease management (e.g., chicken cholera), inconsistent feed supply, and fluctuating feed prices.
• 😀 To manage disease, the farm emphasizes cleanliness, proper water quality, and good ventilation in the chicken coops.
• 😀 The cost of feed, especially corn, is a significant concern due to high demand and fluctuating prices. When feed prices rise, Rian adjusts quantities to minimize costs.
• 😀 The farm uses vitamins regularly to ensure the chickens remain healthy, as inconsistent vitamin intake can lead to poor egg production.
• 😀 The farm produces approximately 23 million IDR in revenue daily from egg sales, which can increase based on market conditions.
• 😀 Rian believes there is a consistent demand for eggs in Berau, with limited local supply, creating opportunities for other aspiring poultry farmers to enter the market.

Q & A

What is the daily egg production at the farm?

The farm produces around 400 to 410 plates of eggs daily, which equals approximately 12,000 eggs.

How much revenue does the farm generate daily from egg sales?

The farm generates around 2 million IDR daily from egg sales, assuming each plate is sold for 8,000 IDR.

What led you to continue the family business of chicken farming?

After finishing university, I decided to help my grandfather with the farm as I saw the opportunity for growth. My uncle and grandfather were already managing it, but it was clear that two people could not handle the increasing scale.

What are the biggest challenges you face in the chicken farming business?

The main challenges are diseases, particularly 'cholera,' which affects the hens. Also, feed shortages, particularly corn, are an ongoing issue as demand outstrips supply, affecting feed costs and quality.

How do you handle the disease outbreaks in the farm?

We focus on maintaining cleanliness in the farm and ensuring proper ventilation and sunlight. Also, we regularly check the quality of the drinking water as it's crucial for the health of the hens and egg production.

What measures do you take when feed costs rise due to supply shortages?

When feed ingredients like corn become expensive, we adjust the feed mix, using less of the expensive ingredients and more affordable alternatives to ensure costs stay manageable.

How do you ensure the quality of the eggs produced on the farm?

We monitor the quality of feed, particularly the corn, which must have good dryness and quality. We also provide vitamins regularly to the hens, ensuring their health and optimal egg production.

What is the production cycle for the hens at your farm?

We raise chicks until they are around 3 to 4 months old, then transfer them to the egg-laying cages. They start producing eggs after about a month in the new cages and typically produce for 2 years, after which their production decreases.

How do you manage the hens that are no longer productive?

When hens’ egg production decreases significantly after 2 years, we reduce their feed and sell them to buyers. We then replace them with new chicks to maintain egg production.

What advice would you give someone who wants to start a chicken egg farming business?

Start small and ensure you have enough capital for the feed and infrastructure. Don’t be afraid to learn as you go. The key is consistent effort and focus on building relationships with customers. The egg market is still growing, so there’s good potential.