Poultry Farming Business Plan: Cost, Profit, Setup & Complete Guide (2025)
Poultry farming is one of the most profitable and fast-growing agriculture businesses in India. Low investment, quick returns, high demand for eggs and chicken makes this business suitable for small, medium, and large farmers.
This blog covers setup cost, profit calculation, business model, shed design, equipment list, feed chart, and everything required to start poultry farming successfully.
Table of Contents
Types of Poultry Farming
You must choose the right type of poultry business:
1. Broiler Farming (Meat Production)
- Fast growth
- Ready to sell in 35–45 days
- High profit
- Best for beginners
2. Layer Farming (Egg Production)
- Requires long-term management
- Birds give eggs for 72–80 weeks
- Stable monthly income
3. Country Chicken Farming (Desi Poultry)
- High market price
- Less disease
- Strong demand
Poultry Farm Setup Requirements
1. Location
- 500–1000 sq ft for 100 birds
- Away from residential areas
- Proper ventilation & sunlight
2. Poultry Shed Design
- East–West direction
- 24×12 feet shed for 100 birds
- 18-inch height netting for fresh air
3. Equipment Required
- Feeder
- Waterer
- Brooder
- Lighting system
- Heating system
- Litter material
- Medicine kit
Broiler Poultry Farming Cost (For 500 Birds)
Item Cost (INR)
- Chick price (₹45 each) ₹22,500
- Feed cost ₹40,000
- Medicine & vaccine ₹3,000
- Electricity & labour ₹3,500
- Litter material ₹2,000
- Miscellaneous ₹2,000
Total Cost ₹73,000
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Profit Calculation (500 Broiler Birds)
- Mortality 5% = 25 birds
- Saleable birds = 475
- Average selling weight = 2 kg
- Total meat = 475 × 2 = 950 kg
- Market price = ₹110–₹140/kg
Total Revenue = 950 × ₹120 = ₹1,14,000
Net Profit = 1,14,000 – 73,000 = ₹41,000 (Per 45 Days)
1 Year Profit (8 batches) = ₹3,28,000–₹3,50,000
Layer Poultry Farming Profit (100 Birds)
Item Value
- Egg production per bird/year 280–300
- Total eggs/year 28,000
- Egg selling price ₹4–₹6
Total Revenue ₹1,40,000
Total annual cost ~₹75,000
Net Profit ₹65,000–₹70,000 per 100 birds/year
Feed Chart For Broiler Chicken
Age Feed Type Quantity
- 0–7 days Pre-starter 25–30 g/day
- 8–21 days Starter feed 50–60 g/day
- 22–35 days Grower feed 80–100 g/day
- 36+ days Finisher feed 120–150 g/day
Vaccination Schedule
- Marek’s – Day 1
- Ranikhet – Day 7
- IBD – Day 14
- Booster – Day 21
Advantages of Poultry Farming
(Positive Points)
- Fast returns in 35–45 days
- High demand daily
- Easy to scale
- Low space needed
- High profit margin
- Growing Indian market
Disadvantages / Risks
(Negative Points)
- Disease outbreaks
- Fluctuating feed price
- Market rate variation
- Need regular care
- Mortality risk
How to Increase Poultry Farm Profit
- Use quality chicks
- Maintain proper temperature
- Use energy-efficient lights
- Provide clean water
- Follow vaccination regularly
- Reduce feed waste
- Sell directly to consumers/hotels
Poultry Farming Business Plan Format
1. Project Summary
500-bird broiler farm with 45-day cycle
2. Infrastructure Cost
Shed + equipment = ₹40,000–₹60,000
3. Working Capital
₹70,000–₹80,000 per batch
4. Production Plan
8 cycles per year
5. Profit Projection
₹3–4 lakh annual profit
6. Marketing Plan
Sell to:
- Local chicken shops
- Hotels
- Retail customers
- Online delivery
Conclusion
Poultry farming is one of the highest-income agriculture businesses with very low setup cost and guaranteed daily demand. With proper management, feeding, hygiene, and planning, farmers can earn ₹3–5 lakh yearly even from a small-scale poultry farm.
FAQs
1. How much investment is needed for poultry farming?
A small broiler farm (500 birds) needs ₹70,000–₹80,000 per batch.
2. What is the profit in broiler poultry farming?
₹40,000–₹45,000 profit per 500 birds in 45 days.
3. Is poultry farming risky?
Yes—diseases and fluctuating prices are the main risks.
4. Which is more profitable: broiler or layer?
Broiler gives quick returns; layer gives stable long-term income.
5. Can poultry farming be done at home?
Yes—backyard chicken farming is very successful with low investment.
6. How many chickens for beginners?
Start with 100–200 birds for learning and then scale.
7. Which chicken breed is best for beginners?
Broiler (Cobb, Ross) and for eggs: ISA Brown, Hy-Line.