Basic Manual

SUPERIOR F1 GENETICS FREE-RANGE CHICKEN MEAT

Production
By; Dr. Erwin J.S. Cruz, Veterinarian,
Diplomate, Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners (Charter Member)
Cellphone: 09178951105
Email: freerangepoultry@yahoo.com

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SUPERIOR F1 / FARMERS’ CHOICE High Quality Free-range Day-old Chicks

Please Contact: 09285059272 /09178041101

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 Introduction

The evolution of the Free-range poultry system in the Philippines has gone thru a lot of
challenges since it started in 1997 in the Philippines. Starting from the level of a novelty or a
hobbyist chicken, turning into a small scale backyard level, and, eventually progressed into a
level of semi-commercial to a formal commercial production.
The loyal clients of the free-range poultry meat has been growing thru the years because of the
more natural / delicious taste and the health benefits of the meat. The Interest in the project of
free range has
It is of prime importance that the farmer must have genuine true high quality day old chicks to
attain good results on free-range chicken meat production
.”When you use the right tools and correct skills you will eventually produce the right
product!”.
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN FARMING, FOR SMALL FARMERS, IS ABOUT QUALITY PRODUCTION,
NOT QUANTITY.
A substantial income can be generated if properly done in small volumes you will be enjoying
hands-on farming without the stress and pitfalls of over commercialization.
The proper farming and skills that are needed to produce a high quality free-range chicken
meat is the second most important foundation. “you must teach the farmer first before you
sell him the tools of the trade!”.
I recommend, that if you are a starting farmer please practice on small volumes to overcome
the learning curve with minimal waste of time, money and enthusiasm. If you have acquired
the proper knowledge or a legitimate veterinarian / technician has guided you correctly , then
you can venture to a much bigger volume of produce.
“Know your market well”. I always encourage self-reliance in Free-range chicken marketing,
since it is still a niche market. Always be prudent with the volume that you produce against
the actual volume of chickens that the market in your area can really absorb. A gradual
introduction of your produce to the market can give you surprising results due to the very good
taste and health benefits of the free-range chicken meat.
Lastly, always consult your veterinarian / technician that is well versed with the free-range
chicken meat production. Always remember that success in livestock production is also
dependent on the proper guidance of an expert.
Terms of Reference:
1. SUPERIOR F1 FREE-RANGE GENETICS - Your supplier of High Quality Certified free-range poultry
genetics For bookings Please contact the Marketing Director = Ms. Cristina Cruz - 09285059272
2. GRIMAUD FRÈRES / Hubbard– The genetic supplier of from Roussay, France that supplies the Parent
stock Breeders of Free-range colored chicken Meat Types. The company also supply Pekin ducks,
Geese, Hybrid Rabbits, Guniea fowls and Hybrid pigeons worldwide. GRIMAUD Company also owns
HUBBARD internationally.
3. Farmer—Refers to the interested individuals who will raise / manage free-range chicken grow-out
operations. These farmers can raise from 50 heads to 5,000 heads depending on the level of skill and
experience the farmer.

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4. Technicians—these are the skilled personnel, properly taught by the Free-range chicken specialist,
who assists / teaches the farmers in operating the free-range chicken farms.
5. Veterinary specialists—The veterinarian that has an extensive experience in free-range chicken
breeding, hatchery, and meat grow-out production.
Other technical references:
1. Brooding—the stage of growing the chicks from day –old to 21 days. This is the time when you provide
artificial heat to the chicks. This is like the nursery stage.
2. Ranging stage—refers to the time of 21 days up to harvest time when the birds are allowed to graze
in the ranging area.
3. Growing / Finishing stage—The specific stage of 22 days up to 60 days up until harvest stage. Harvest
periods can start at 60 days, 75 days or 81 days depending on the farmers / Consumer preference.
 Importance of Parent stocks to sustain a steady supply of good quality day old chicks 
 To produce good / high quality free-range meat, you need a constant supplier of HARDY, ROBUST
AND PRODUCTIVE chicks, this requires Imported Parent stock breeders
 Parent stock breeders are naturally selected to provide the best qualities / traits that when bred
will produce a uniform production of good quality chicks
 PARENT STOCK BREEDERS (P.S.) are not related. This prevents abnormalities in the F1 produced.
 P.S. are of the same age, properly housed, and well managed.
 P.S. are coming from Grand Parent Stock Breeders that were managed properly and with a
complete vaccination.
 P.S. consume almost the same amounts of feeds and are managed uniformly.
 P.S. Females produce a high number of high quality hatching eggs (60 grams up, eggs) = high
quality chicks (35-40 gram chicks), provided that they are managed properly and within
standards.
 The offspring (F1) are efficient in feed conversion (good converters of feeds to meat).
Why we cannot use F1 as breeders
 Technically, they are “brothers and sisters” = extreme inbreeding = abnormalities, high
mortalities, irregular and small sizes = poor quality chicks produced
 Poor sanitation, incomplete vaccination and medication program = source of contaminations and
diseases = bad quality
 F1 will produce approximately 110 eggs which will hatch approximately 50 chicks VS. Certified
P.S. which will produce approximately 160 eggs and hatch approximately 140 chicks.
 F1 will consume 75 kilos of feeds compared to 42 kilos by the certified P.S.
 Will result to high % mortality, losses, failure.

Why do we need certified F1 (Superior F1 Genetics) in producing good quality free-range chicken meat
 A meat-type producer capable of an average of 1.6 kilos live weight at 56 – 60 days. If raised on
a fast grow system.
 Ideal harvest age is 60 days.
 Feed conversion index FCR = 2.1-2.2
 Estimated feed consumption per head up to 56 days is 3.2-3.5 kilos.
 Can be used also as a backyard-type free-range chicken and can subsist in the range and with
lesser amount of feeds. LESS FEEDS WILL PRODUCE LESSER MEAT
However, this is personal consumption only and not for commercial production due to lower
meat quality
 Standard Liveability up to 56 days is 95%.
Important keys to a successful free-range chicken farming
 Get Certified F1 free-range day-old chicks of true high quality.
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 Start by: learning to produce with a small starter volume of chicks .
 Acquire knowledge thru this manual and consult with your chick supplier that can prrovide
reputable technicians/veterinarians that specializes in free-range production.
 Prepare a good but simple housing and invest on proper but simple equipments.
 Be prepared to receive the chicks.
 Use only quality feeds, price consideration must be secondary
2 CATEGORIES OF FREE-RANGE FARMING
1. BACKYARD TYPE FREE-RANGE FARMING
The main objective of the Backyard type free-range chicken is to provide ANIMAL PROTEIN
SOURCE FOOD ON THE TABLE for farmers in the provinces and urban dwellers in the cities with
available backyard areas for raising the birds.
A small scale system of production of 1-100 heads with the objective of producing meat for
personal or for family consumption only.
This is usually limited to an area of the household backyard. Cost to produce is variable
depending on the available surplus of cereals, vegetable and fruits available as surplus to the
household (otherwise ALTERNATIVE SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDS). The source of manpower is
acquired from available family members.
The quality of meat is below the commercial standards due to the following:

a. The irregular feeding program and the variety of feeds (alternative supplemental feeds from
the household) given to the birds will result to low meat recovery

b. The absence of a regular cycle of loading of chicks and harvesting at a specific time are
needed to maintain a regular supply to stimulate the demand

c. Investments in housing, feeds and equipment are also very important points to consider to
produce uniform production of meat in terms of volume and quality.

d. Lack of a continuous a skilled technical veterinarian for free-range production

2. COMMERCIAL TYPE OF FREE-RANGE FARMING
The main objective of the commercial type of free-range farming is to supply the present
consumer market in the urban areas with a consistent high quality free-range chicken meat that
is free from antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, animal protein, pesticides, fertilizers and
other chemicals.
Also it is very important to note that the free-range chicken meat is the preferred meat source of
children with autism, the elderly, persons inflicted with cancer, and other diseases that are diet
sensitive.
This type of farming is based on a planned and carefully organised investment free-range
farming system. The volume of production can be from 150 heads and up per month output on a
continuous regular cycle of production whole year round.
1. Production is based on standards of the veterinary specialist.
2. Capitalization and Planning are important foundations for a successful commercial free-
range farming.
3. A marketing system for institutional buyers is also a very important foundation.
4. A complete set of farming area inclusive of a large ranging area, standard buildings,
standard equipments with professional manpower are included.
5. Skilled Technical Veterinarians or Animal Husbandry professionals are regularly retained
specialists that assures all the production standards are properly met.
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 6. Strict Bio-security measures must be implemented
7. Standard brooding and grow-out management must always be implemented.
8. Investment on Good quality feeds, Proper feeding programs and health supplementation
procedures must be strictly followed.
9. Proper slaughtering and processing of meat to assure hygiene and sanitation.
10. Proper packaging and standard sanitary practices are being utilized to assure the safety of
the consumers of the product.
11. A certified source of day-old chicks, feeds and other inputs are utilized to assure the
consumers of High quality Free-range chicken meat. Meat quality is consistently very good.
12. Birds are grown on a standard level minimum of 60 days up to 120 days depending on the
preference of the consumers
13. Finally, the quality level of the produce conforms to the standards of The Philippine
association of Free-range poultry advocates.
Standard equipments for 100 heads Superior F1 Genetics High Quality Free-range colored chicks under
Philippine condition
I. Feeding equipments:
For Brooding Stage (day-old – 21 days)
a. Chick Feeder troughs (bamboo cut in half; 1 meter length) = 3 pieces
b. Bilao (36 inches diameter) = 3 pieces
For Growing Stage ( 22 days old up to harvest, minimum 60 days)
a. Tube feeders ( 5 kilos capacity ) or additional kawayan 1 meter =
4 pieces
II. Watering equipments:
For Brooding Stage (day-old – 21 days)
a. Water Galloners medium = 3 pieces
For Growing Stage ( 22 days old up to harvest, minimum 60 days)
a. Water basins with basin guards (1 pair) = 8 pairs
III. Heating equipments / brooding equipments for brooding stage:
Incandescent bulbs 50 watts = 2 sets
or
For areas without electricity
Used 3 kilo capacity powdered milk can = 1 piece
Charcoal = ½ sack
IV. Other standard equipments:
a. Light source : 2 18 watts CFL lighting or Petromax or gasers (for areas without
electricity)
b. Emergency light source
c. 1 X 50 gallon Drum as water reservoir
d. 1 X 5 gallon plastic pail
e. 1 water dipper
f. 1 weighing scale 10 kilo capacity
g. Fishnet for the perimeter of the ranging area = 100 meters
h. Herbal garden
Housing dimension and living space requirement for 100 heads Superior F1 Genetics High Quality Free-
range colored chicks under Philippine condition
1. BROODING AREA (DAY OLD TO 21 DAYS) = 8 Square meters per 100 heads = A cage of 2 X 4
meters.

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2. MOVABLE RANGING HOUSE (22 DAYS UP TO 80 DAYS) = 7 x 2 x 2 meters or 14 meters per 100
birds. The ranging house can be transferable to another ranging location.
3. RANGING AREA space requirement up to harvest age of 80 days = 1 square meter of ranging area
per bird exclusive of the Mobile ranging house. The ranging area is enclosed with fishnet 5 feet
in height.

Possible Brooder housing designs

Outdoor brooding house double deck design good for A single elevated brooding pen for 50 heads 1 X 2 meters
100 heads at 50 heads per deck

A triple deck design of a 2 X 1 X 0.5 meters by 3 levels with side Mobile Ranging houses using pvc pipes, laminated sacks and
extensions for heaters. Capacity 150 heads G.I. pipes as footing and frame support. 3 X 2 X 1 meters

A farmers simple design of Movable Ranging house for 100 heads FENCING MATERIALS FOR THE RANGING AREA

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 Typical brooding of day old chicks with charcoal heaters An improved system of brooding that utilizes a
Brooding cage

50 Lively chicks with an incandescent 50 watts heater light bulb. The Author examining a good harvest, birds at 29 days weighing
With simple but complete feeding and watering equipments. 900 gms. At 100% livability and 85% uniformity
No water medication

Using Beddings of cut grasses. Take note of the uniform size and quality. Shaded areas for ranging improves weight gain by 10-15%
Complete feeders and waterers are important, to get excellent results

Parameters ESTIMATED COSTS AND CONSERVATIVE SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Day old chick (DOC)—Refers to the hatched certified Superior F1 Genetics chicks that were hatched
with-in the last 24 hours.
2. Price of day-old chicks—this is dependent on the following:
A) Volume of DOC ordered
B) The place of delivery (proximity) ,additional air-freight or
travel costs
C) The regularity of placement of orders or Pre-bookings
D) The type of operation you are doing e.g. dealer, poultry
store, institutions (restaurants, hotels), regular grower
or first timer (newcomer).
3. Pricing reference standard of 40 pesos per chick as a parameter
4. Feed prices are also dependent on the area of the farm, the volume of feeds you will purchase and
the type of operation you will perform.
5. Pricing reference standard for feeds are the following: (Estimated)
A) Chick booster starter— 27 pesos per kilo
B) Chick starter— 25 pesos per kilo
C) Chick grower / Finisher— 24 pesos per kilo
D) Corn Grits—20 pesos per kilo
6. Medications are placed at a standard of 1 peso per bird—The medications are mostly herbal.
7. Sanitation cost is approximately 1 peso per bird
8. Brooding costs refers to the heating maintenance costs from age day-old to 21 days old. Depending
on the weather, farm location and season of the year.
9. Housing & equipment amortization is placed at 4 years.

Three types of feeding management system.

A) Fast growing system with an intensive use of high density feeds
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED SEMI-INDUSTRIAL FREE-RANGE
Expected average live weight of 1.65 kilos in 56 days
1) Brooding time – day old to 21 days / feeds chick booster
Feeds : Chick booster
Amount of feeds – ad libitum (full feeding)
Feeding method: “SMALL AMOUNTS BUT FREQUENT”
Duration: Every 2-3 hours
Watering: change potable water every 3 hours together
With the feed replenishment
2) Ranging time – from 21 days up to harvest of 50 days
Feeding method: full feeding 3 X a day
Days 22 to 32 days: chick starter
Day 33 to 55 days: Grower Finisher feeds
B) Medium growing system with a mixture of High density and low density feeds.
CLASSIFICATION: STANDARD GROW FREE-RANGE
Expected average live weight of 1.5 kilos at 55 days
1) Brooding time – day old to 15 days ONLY / feeds chick booster
Feeds : Chick booster
Amount of feeds – ad libitum (full feeding)
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 Feeding method: “SMALL AMOUNTS BUT FREQUENT”
Duration: Every 2-3 hours
Watering: change potable water every 3 hours together
With the feed replenishment
2) Ranging time – from 16 DAYS up to harvest of 55 days
Feeding method: full feeding 3 X a day
Days 22 to 32 days: Grower Finisher feeds
Day 33 to 43 days: Grower Finisher feeds 50%
CORN GRITS 50% (MIXED TOGETHER)
Best results are obtained if we cook the corn grits
DAY 44 TO 55 DAYS: Grower FINISHER FEEDS 35%
Corn Grits 65%
C) Slow growing system with 30% high density feeds and 70% low density feeds and legumes
CLASSIFICATION: SLOW GROW FREE-RANGE
Expected average live weight of 1.5 kilos at 70 days
1) Brooding time – day old to 10 days ONLY / feeds chick booster
Feeds : Chick booster
Amount of feeds – ad libitum (full feeding)
Feeding method: “SMALL AMOUNTS BUT FREQUENT”
Duration: Every 2-3 hours
Watering: change potable water every 3 hours together
With the feed replenishment
2) Ranging time – from 16 DAYS up to harvest of 70 days
Feeding method: full feeding 3 X a day
Days 22 to 32 days: Grower Finisher feeds 50%
CORN GRITS 50% (MIXED TOGETHER)
Best results are obtained if we cook the corn grits
Day 33 to 55 days: Grower FINISHER FEEDS 35%
Corn Grits 65%
DAY 56 TO 70 DAYS: FRESHEST Corn 80%
20% BINLID/PALAY
ADDITIONAL FEEDS (ON TOP OF THE CORN FED)
HERBS / FRUITS / VEGETABLES

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES (THESE ARE ESTIMATES AND YOUR RESULTS WILL BE HIGHLY
DEPENDENT ON THE FEEDING SYSTEM, FEED QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZED)

AGE AVERAGE WEIGHT FEEDS EST. FCR

/DAY/BIRD
7 125 GRAMS 26 GRAMS 1.13
14 250 GRAMS 28 GRAMS 0.95
21 425 GRAMS 37 GRAMS 1.04

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 28 550 GRAMS 47 GRAMS 1.25
35 750 GRAMS 62 GRAMS 1.24
42 1010 GRAMS 70 GRAMS 1.52
49 1350 GRAMS 83 GRAMS 1.88
56 1.650 GRAMS 100 GRAMS 2.20 –2.35

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER IN FEEDING FOR PRODUCTION:

1. Always put in mind that we are producing for sales, and QUALITY is of utmost importance so as
to gain clients or customers to patronize your product.
2. YOUR PRODUCT SAYS WELL ABOUT YOUR FARMING METHOD
3. Selling also means investing on good quality equipments and materials. Too much scrimping
would result to bad quality produce.
4. The Farmers’ Choice high quality day old chicks comes from a natural genetic selection of
Imported breeders from Grimaud Freres, France. Therefore, they require a relative amount of
feeds to gain weight even for small farming operations.
5. The Farmers’ choice technical group has provided to you in this manual the production results,
therefore, THERE IS NO NEED TO FURTHER EXPERIMENT ON THE PRODUCT IN TERMS OF
FEEDING MANAGEMENT.
6. It is very important that a good quality chick feeds must be given on the first 10 to 15 days of
production. This is the main foundation of growth for the birds.

Vaccination / Health supplement program

AGE PARTICULARS
1 Bamboo leaves and Brown rice supplement
2-6 Banana and watermelon supplement
7 NCD B1-B1 strain thru eyedrop - Please refer to proper vaccination method
8-10 Herbal 1 water supplement
11-14 Plain water
15-17 Plain water
18-20 Herbal 1 water supplement
21-23 Plain water
24-27 Herbal 2 water medication supplement
28 NCD LA SOTA MEDICATION THRU WATER – Please refer to proper vaccination method
29-31 Plain water
32-38 Plain water
39-42 Herbal / Vegetable feed additive
43-46 Herbal / Vegetable feed additive
47-50 Herbal / Vegetable feed additive
52-55 Herbal / Vegetable feed and water additive
56-60 Herbal / Vegetable feed and water additive
Methods of Herbal supplementation for Free-range chicken

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 Introduction
From 1991 up to 1997, my common practice as a veterinarian in alleviating diseases in poultry
production was thru antibiotics, chemicals and disinfection. The excessive use of antibiotics has lead to
resistance as a common result thus the use of more powerful of more destructive antibiotics was next
“immediate” solution. This has led to “drugged” livestock that has direct effect to consumers. However,
in 1998 after getting into the practice of Free-range chicken production I saw an alternative approach to
a more productive livestock without the excessive use of chemicals. This has lead me to a more holistic
and preventive approach to livestock especially in Free-range Chicken production.
There are (4) four important foundations in Free-range production that must be met before you can
approach a holistic and preventive management system in Free-range chicken.
1. Source of Genetics or F1 – You must be sure of the source of your F1 day –old chicks the breeder
source must be also be practicing a holistic and preventive management approach to producing
High Quality day old chicks, If the Breeder source has questionable management system, then,
you will have problems later on and making your project less successful. A good and healthy
genetic source assures you of complete and well developed immune system all through-out the
production cycle. Even in extreme disease pressure, your chickens has a better livability and
recovery compared to sub-standard day-old chicks .
2. Good quality source of Feeds - There is no question that a good quality feeds can provide you a
good quality produce. In addition, a complete feed meal can provide the much needed vitamins
and minerals to sustain a good immune and body organ functions. Since quality meat produce is
the utmost priority, hence quality inputs is a must. Also included here are the fruits, vegetable
and herbal supplements that we provide as add-ons to the standards feeding management that
we provide the birds.
3. Good pasture / ranging area management – This is one foundation that are is taken with least
importance. How ironic it will be but the main platform or free-range chicken production is a
good ranging area. The quality of meat and good production results are based also in a good
quality pasture area. There are points that must be considered in gauging a good ranging area.
In cases of limited ranging areas, rehabilitation of the pasture must also be practiced religiously
to prevent “pasture fatigue” or hyper acidic soil to occur that can result into high level of
pathogenic micro-organisms in the soil.
4. Good Farming Management system – Good quality feeds, poultry pasture management and
free-range poultry management systems are three foundations where-in the farmer can
influence the best possible outcome of the free-range production, In particular, a good farming
management system must be simple, economical and practical yet it must not compromise the
quality of production. Included in this foundation are the following; correct labour, equipments,
procedure or methodology and Common sense.
These four foundations go hand in hand to create a holistic and preventive management approach to a
healthier flock.
Points on vaccination:
The use of vaccine is an acceptable practice in free-range production this is very important if you are
gearing into a semi commercial scale of production. As of the moment, the most common vaccine that is

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needed in free-range chicken production is New Castle Diseases vaccine of NCD.
The use of vaccines must be highly considered due to the following reasons:
1. Vaccines helps in protecting your flock from the common viral infection that is present in the
locality.
2. Vaccines also protect your flock from outbreaks from unvaccinated birds in the neighbourhood.
3. Vaccination is a community responsibility it is best that you help other farmers on the
importance of vaccination.
4. A properly vaccinated bird also reduces the risk of secondary bacterial infection to occur.
5. Lastly, vaccination is a Bio-security requirement to prevent your investment from the high risks
of disease outbreaks.
Common diseases encountered in free-range production

Infectious Coryza or “Common colds” in Free-range chickens

Diarrhoea in Free-range chickens
Fowl Pox or “Bulutong”
Basic Herbal 1 medication
Herbal 2 medication
Herbal and vegetable feed additive
Correct method of Vaccination for Free-range chickens
1. Eyedrop method
2. Water method
3. Fowl pox vaccination
PRODUCTION PARAMETERS
ALL PARAMETERS ARE BASED ON CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATES
1. Expected Livability Percentage = 97% or 3% mortality
2. Average harvest day = 56-65 days
3. Average live weight = 1.6 kilos
4. Average selling price per kilo live = 130 pesos per kilo live
5. A total of 5 growing cycles per year or 70 days per grow-out cycle (inclusive of range rehabilitation and
resting of the farm site
6. Feeding management is based on a fast growing system

ASSUMPTIONS
1. The recommended market price of live weight of Free-range chickens manila based =
130 pesos
2. All management practices and procedures must be based on the basic grow-out of free-range
chicken
3. No antibiotic (only if nesceassary) must be used 20 days prior to the slaughter of the animals or as
recommended by the Veterinary specialist.
4. Market reference is based on the pro-health consumer clients and organic organizations /
institutions

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5. Dressing percentage is 70 % Which means that a 1.6 kilo live will yield a 1.1 kilo dressed chicken.
Inclusive of Gizzard, heart and liver.

PROFITABILITY

TARGET GROWING DAYS DAYS 60

TOTAL NUMBER OF HEADS 100
LIVABILTIY PERCENTAGE PERCENT 97%
NET SALEABLE CHICKENS HEADS 97
AVERAGE KILO LIVE AVE. KILO 1.6

TOTAL KILOS SOLD KILOS 155.2

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE LIVE PER KILO PESOS 130

GROSS SALES PESOS 20,175

LESS
COST TO PRODUCE PESOS 14,037

NET INCOME PESOS 6,138

PERCENTAGE PROFIT PER GROW 43.7%

ESTIMATED CAPITAL FOR A 100 CAPACITY

Superior F1 Genetics FREE-RANGE CHICKEN MEAT PRODUCTION
DATE: June 22, 2010
RECOMMENDED STANDARD REQUIREMENTS BY DR.ERWIN CRUZ
ADAPTED FOR Superior F1 Genetics HIGH QUALITY DAY OLD CHICKS FOR BEST RESULTS

FIXED COSTS NOTE: THESE ARE ESTIMATES AND SERVES AS GUIDES ONLY
HOUSING AND EQUIPMENTS
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS UNITS UNIT PRICE SUBTOTAL
1 BROODING PEN 2 x 2 METERS 1500 1500
2 FREE-RANGE MOBILE HOUSE 2 x 4 METERS 1 4000 4000
3 LIGHTING 1x18 WATTS CFL 1 120 120
4 Chick FEEDER TROUGH 1 METER 4 35 120
5 CHICK GALLONERS 1 MEDIUM 4 30 120
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 6 TUBE FEEDERS 5 KILOS 4 155 620
7 BASIN WITH GUARD 1 SET 8 80 640

OPTONAL INCANDESCENT
BULB HEATER
50 WATT INC. BULB 2 PCS 2 45 90
WIRING AND RECEPTACLE 1 SET 2 100 200

OTHER EQUIPMENTS

8 WEIGHING SCALE 10 KILOS CAP 1 450 450

9 PAIL 5 GALS 1 300 300
10 DIPPER 1
11 OROCAN 25 LITERS 25 LITER CAP 1 500 500

8660
AMORTIZATION FOR 1 YEAR OR 5 GROWS DIVIDED BY 5

COST PER GROW 1732

OPERATIONAL COSTS NOTE: THESE ARE ESTIMATES AND SERVES AS GUIDES ONLY

CHICK AND FEED COSTS

Superior F1 Genetics DAY OLD

1 CHICKS ESTIMATED 100 40 4000
2 FEED COSTS (ESTIMATED)

CHICK BOOSTER KILOS 65 27 1755

GROWER FEEDS 75 KILOS 210 24 5040
CORN GRITS 75 KILOS 50 20 1000

HERBAL MEDICINE

HEATING EQUIPMENT
3 POWDERED MILK CAN 2 KILO CAPACITY 3 20 60
4 CHARCOAL PER SACK 1 450 450

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PLUS AMORTIZATION COST 1,732

COST TO PRODUCE 100 HEADS 14,037

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF A COMMERCIAL FREE-RANGE CHICKEN PRODUCTION AT AN OUTPUT CAPACITY OF 500

HEADS PER MONTH (WITH PASTURE ROTATION)

RANGING RANGING RANGING

AREA AREA AREA

BROODING

RANGING HOUSE AND

RANGING FEEDS
AREA
AREA BODEGA

BROODING
HAPPY RANGING! COPY RIGHT: DR. ERWIN J.S. CRUZ, D.V.M.
CENTER

FARM ENTRANCE

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