Profitability and Resource-use Efficiency of Poultry Egg Production in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Abstract

The study main objective was to evaluate the economic viability and resource efficiency of the production of poultry eggs among the Kuje Area Council’s egg producers. Using multistage selection methods, a sample of 80 chicken egg growers was chosen, and primary data was gathered using a standardized questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, multiple regressions, cost and return analysis, and a ranking of the obstacles faced by producers of chicken eggs were all used in the data analysis. The results showed that there were more male farmers (53.8%) than female farmers that produced chicken eggs in the research area. The fact that the majority of respondents (85%) were married suggests that their top priorities were profit maximization, personal consumption, and business objectives.  The study also discovered that 60% of the farmers had 5-8 years of experience producing poultry eggs, which may indicate that their level of experience influenced how they decided how to allocate resources and combine inputs. Among the farmers, just 40% retained more than 200 layers. With a return on investment of 1.55, the cost and returns analysis showed that poultry egg production in the study area was lucrative. The study found important explanatory factors for egg production, such as the number of birds in the stock, the amount of paid labour and family labour, and the amount of feed. Despite their success, the farmers were found to be inefficient in their use of resources.  The study suggested that farmers adopt improved management practices to reduce disease outbreaks in order to increase profitability and resource utilization efficiency. In addition, creating a cooperative society for poultry egg producers and promoting private initiatives to build feed mills were recommended as further ways to cut production costs.