Sukses di Usia Muda dgn Ternak Ayam Kampung, dari Amatir Kini jadi Mahir ‼️

Summary

In this video, Sapta Pratama shares his inspiring journey from working in an office to running a successful poultry farm, ‘Tambah Farm,’ in Indonesia. He highlights the challenges and rewards of raising Kampung chickens, selling eggs, and offering consulting services. Sapta emphasizes the importance of good hygiene, natural remedies, and marketing strategies in building a sustainable business. Despite lacking formal education in farming, his passion and perseverance led to the growth of his farm. Sapta encourages others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, offering advice on starting small and staying committed to long-term success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Focus on raising chickens can be rewarding if done properly, even though it involves dealing with chicken waste.
• 😀 The speaker, Sapta Pratama, transitioned from a corporate job to poultry farming after growing tired of office work.
• 😀 Despite lacking formal education in animal husbandry, Sapta relied on his hobby and self-taught knowledge to start his farm.
• 😀 The farm primarily focuses on raising Kampung chickens (a native Indonesian breed) and also offers poultry-related services such as feed sales and consulting.
• 😀 Starting small with 100-200 chickens proved profitable, and gradually, the farm expanded to 1500 chickens with a monthly production of about 6000 birds.
• 😀 The speaker highlights the importance of marketing, which was initially a challenge, especially with many competitors already established in the market.
• 😀 The farm sells various poultry products, including DOC (Day Old Chicks), chicken carcasses, and breeding stock to the local market and nearby restaurants.
• 😀 Using traditional remedies like turmeric, ginger, and garlic for chicken health instead of chemical vitamins was emphasized for maintaining healthy birds.
• 😀 Good sanitation and proper management of water and feed are crucial for preventing diseases and ensuring healthy chicken growth.
• 😀 The speaker encourages aspiring farmers to start small, even with just one pair of chickens, as they can quickly produce eggs and grow the flock over time.
• 😀 Despite facing competition from larger companies, the speaker advocates for collaborative growth among local farmers and the promotion of indigenous poultry breeds, ensuring sustainability.

Q & A

What is Sapta Pratama's background before starting his poultry business?

Before starting his poultry business, Sapta Pratama worked in an office job. He grew tired of it and decided to pursue his hobby of raising chickens, especially ayam kampung (Indonesian native chickens), despite having no formal education in animal husbandry.

What types of chickens does Sapta Pratama raise in his farm?

Sapta Pratama raises ayam kampung (Indonesian native chickens) and ayam Kobe, which is a type of Indonesian chicken breed. He also works with other types such as Sentul chickens, which have distinctive white and black plumage.

How did Sapta Pratama start his poultry farming business?

Sapta Pratama started his poultry business by initially raising chickens on a small scale, selling them at local markets. Gradually, he increased his flock size and began to invest more in his business, focusing on breeding, selling chicken feed, and offering consultancy services.

What challenges did Sapta Pratama face when starting his poultry farm?

One of the major challenges was marketing his products, as there were already many competitors in the market, including larger companies. Additionally, there were difficulties in finding a strong customer base and dealing with the competitive poultry industry.

What is the current scale of Sapta Pratama's farm?

As of now, Sapta Pratama's farm has a population of around 1,500 chickens at the Pedurenan location. His overall production is about 6,000 chickens per month, with additional locations in Malingping, Banten, and Depok.

What is the focus of Sapta Pratama’s farm operations?

The focus of Sapta Pratama’s farm includes raising chickens for meat, breeding ayam Kobe, producing chicken feed, and offering consultancy services to other poultry farmers. He is also involved in egg hatching and selling day-old chicks (DOC).

How does Sapta Pratama manage chicken nutrition and health?

Sapta Pratama doesn’t use specialized feed formulations but relies on commercial poultry feed and natural remedies like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. He also emphasizes proper hygiene and sanitation, particularly in maintaining clean water supplies and minimizing moisture in the chicken coops to prevent diseases.

What are some key selling points for the chickens raised on Sapta Pratama’s farm?

Sapta Pratama’s chickens are highly valued for their taste, particularly ayam kampung, which is known for its distinctive flavor and texture. He also sells high-quality day-old chicks (DOC) and offers breeding stock, which has a good market demand.

What marketing strategies does Sapta Pratama use for his poultry products?

Sapta Pratama markets his products locally, starting with nearby markets and restaurants to minimize transportation costs. He also utilizes social media platforms like Facebook to reach a wider audience, promoting his products and farm services.

What is Sapta Pratama's view on the potential import of foreign chicken breeds to Indonesia?

Sapta Pratama expresses concern that the importation of foreign chicken breeds could harm the local poultry market, especially for ayam kampung. He hopes that Indonesian poultry farmers can unite to support and promote the local chicken industry.