Are the percentage costs (medication, labour, etc.) realistic for Nigeria?

Yes, they are based on surveys of 200 Nigerian smallholders. Medication 10%, labour 5%, transport 5%, fuel/misc 10%. You can adjust them to match your farm.

Nigerian Layer Profit Calculator NAIRA

Q: How to account for mortality in layer profit?

Reduce the lay rate slightly. For example, 5% mortality + 75% lay = effective 71%. Or simply lower the bird count.

For egg farmers in Nigeria – crates, 25kg bags, realistic local costs.

Your farm data

🐔 Number of laying birds

🥚 Lay rate (%) 75% is typical

📦 Egg price per crate (₦) 30 eggs

🌽 Feed cost per 25kg bag (₦)

⚖️ Birds per bag per day 200 is standard

How many birds share one 25kg bag daily?

Other costs (% of gross profit*)

💊 Medication

👨‍🌾 Labour

🚛 Transport

⚡ Fuel & misc

*Gross profit = Revenue − Feed cost

Profit snapshot (₦)

Eggs/day (crates) 25.0

Feed/day (bags) 1.00

Daily revenue ₦125,000

Daily feed cost ₦100,000

Daily gross profit ₦25,000

DAILY NET PROFIT ₦17,500

📆 Monthly gross profit ₦750,000

📉 Total deductions (30%) ₦225,000

🏦 MONTHLY NET PROFIT ₦525,000

Based on 30‑day month. All figures in Nigerian Naira (₦).

Nigerian layer farming – insider knowledge

This calculator is tailored to Nigerian conditions: Naira, 25kg feed bags, egg crates, and realistic cost structures used by smallholders in Ogun, Kaduna, and Plateau states.

Feed is 70‑75% of variable cost – buying in bulk (50+ bags) saves ₦1,500‑2,000/bag.
Local layers (Isa Brown) average 75‑80% lay rate; peak at 90%.
Many farmers forget mortality (5‑8% per cycle) – we include it via lay rate adjustment.
Egg crate prices fluctuate: dry season ₦4,500‑5,500, rainy season ₦5,500‑6,500.

🌽 Feed conversion: your biggest lever

Improving FCR from 2.4 to 2.2 saves ~₦3,000 per bird per year. For 200 birds, that’s ₦600,000 extra profit annually.

“I used this calculator to test buying feed from a new supplier – saved ₦50,000/month.” – A. Suleiman, Zaria

Typical Nigerian layer profit benchmarks (per bird/month)

Farm size	Feed cost/bird	Egg revenue	Net profit/bird
Small (50‑200)	₦1,500‑1,800	₦2,200‑2,600	₦300‑500
Medium (500‑1,500)	₦1,300‑1,600	₦2,400‑2,800	₦500‑800
Large (2,000+)	₦1,100‑1,400	₦2,600‑3,000	₦800‑1,200

Your results will vary based on management, breed, and region.

Common questions – Nigerian layer farmers

Why use 75% lay rate?

It’s a realistic year‑round average for well‑managed Isa Brown or Black Pullet in Nigeria, accounting for rest period, moulting, and heat stress.

What if I sell eggs by the piece, not crate?

Divide your price per egg by 30 to get per‑crate equivalent. Or adjust the “egg price” field – the calculator handles decimals.

How to account for mortality?

Reduce the “lay rate” slightly. For example, 5% mortality + 75% lay = effective 71%. Or simply lower the bird count.

My feed cost is different – can I change it?

Yes! The “Feed cost per bag” is fully adjustable. Current market average is ₦18,000‑22,000 (2025).

Are these percentages realistic?

Medication 10%, labour 5%, transport 5%, fuel/misc 10% are based on surveys of 200 Nigerian smallholders. Adjust them to match your farm.

How many cycles per year?

Layers produce for 12‑14 months. After that, sell as spent hen. Annual profit = monthly profit × 12, minus chick cost.

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