USAHA TERNAK AYAM PETELUR, RAUP UNTUNG 10-15JT/1000 EKOR AYAM

Summary

The transcript shares the journey of a poultry farm business in Kediri, Indonesia. The speaker discusses their transition from a failed venture in Arab egg-laying chickens to successfully running a farm of 10,000 laying hens. The challenges they faced, including price fluctuations and production drops, are highlighted, along with their strategies for overcoming them. The speaker emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, proper planning, and consistent management in achieving success. They also discuss the growing interest in poultry farming as a promising business and offer advice to newcomers in the industry.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is from Tanjaya Farm, which specializes in laying hens (pullet), located in Dusun Pangeran, Lamong Village, Badas District, Kediri Regency.
• 😀 The farm started with 1,000 hens but faced financial losses due to unpredictable egg prices in the market, prompting the transition to egg-laying poultry.
• 😀 The initial loss was caused by a lack of knowledge about market prices for eggs, leading to financial difficulties in the business.
• 😀 Over time, the farm grew from 200-300 hens to around 10,000 hens, thanks to learning about poultry farming through seminars and hands-on experience.
• 😀 The initial investment for starting a poultry farm with 2,000 hens costs approximately 200 million IDR, covering chickens, a complete chicken coop, and necessary equipment.
• 😀 It takes about 4-5 weeks for hens to start producing eggs, so farmers need to wait for the production to begin before seeing any profits.
• 😀 Common challenges in poultry farming include production drops and diseases, which can be managed with proper care and management strategies.
• 😀 If egg production drops, factors like feed consumption are usually the cause. Ensuring proper feed intake is essential to maintain egg production levels.
• 😀 Farmers can address production drops by improving feed consumption, such as offering moist feed or giving vitamins to boost appetite and egg production.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the importance of mental preparedness for poultry farming. Many new entrepreneurs give up due to the challenges of managing losses and production drops.
• 😀 Proper planning and strategy are crucial for success. This includes selecting the right location, obtaining necessary permits, and having a solid business strategy for poultry care and egg marketing.

Q & A

What is the initial background of the speaker in the poultry business?

The speaker started with a poultry business focused on Arab egg-laying hens (ayam Arab petelur) on a small scale of 1000 chickens but faced financial loss due to mismanagement of market prices. This led to the shift to managing egg-laying hens instead.

What was the reason for the initial failure of the poultry business?

The initial failure was due to the speaker being unaware of the market price for eggs, leading to extremely low pricing and unsustainable business practices, which caused financial losses.

How did the speaker learn and improve in the poultry business after initial setbacks?

The speaker learned about egg-laying hens through seminars, experience from friends, and self-study, gradually increasing the scale of the business from 200-300 chickens to around 10,000.

What is the estimated initial capital required to start a poultry farm for 2000 chickens?

The initial capital required to set up a poultry farm with 2000 chickens is approximately 200 million IDR, which covers the cost of the chickens, the chicken coop, and necessary equipment.

What challenges does the speaker face in poultry farming?

The main challenges include production drops and diseases. However, these issues can be controlled with proper management, such as adjusting feed and providing supplements to improve the chickens' health and egg production.

How does the speaker manage to increase egg production when it drops?

The speaker increases egg production by improving the feed consumption, ensuring each chicken gets the right amount of feed (about 120 grams per chicken), and using methods like wetting the feed or adding herbal vitamins to stimulate appetite and restore normal production levels.

What happens when egg production drops significantly?

When egg production drops significantly (e.g., to 50% of the normal level), the income from the business decreases drastically, with daily earnings sometimes falling to as low as 10,000 IDR due to both reduced production and fluctuating egg prices.

What advice does the speaker give to people starting in the egg-laying poultry business?

The speaker advises that having strong mental resilience is crucial when starting a poultry business, as many people, especially young mothers, fail due to lack of mental preparation to face challenges and losses in the early stages.

What is the speaker's approach to business planning in the poultry industry?

The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper planning, including securing location and environmental permits, formulating a strategy for poultry management, and planning for marketing and sales.

How do people from different educational backgrounds end up in poultry farming?

People from various educational backgrounds, such as those with degrees in education or engineering, are entering poultry farming due to its lucrative potential and the daily income from egg production, with some even shifting from failed businesses to poultry farming.