The 6-Point Blueprint for how to be a successful poultry farmer
How to be a successful poultry farmer: Profit = (Superior Pullets + Quality Feed) × (Data + Proactive Care) × (Premium Egg Value)
To navigate the challenges and opportunities in future（2026）, focus on these six critical, interconnected areas:
1. Secure Your Pullets Early
- 2026 Forecast: The great pullet supply crunch continues. Book domestic pullets 6+ months ahead. Imported genetics (e.g., Lohmann) may be booked into Q4.
- Why: Core breeder flocks are still transitioning, keeping supply down by ~⅓.
- Action: Plan far ahead. Do not wait. Lock in contracts with reputable hatcheries early in the year to guarantee genetic quality and avoid overpaying for last-minute, inferior birds.
2. Choose Your Feed Partner Wisely
- The Trap: Avoid manufacturers offering high cash rebates (e.g., 450 RMB/ton). This often means lower-quality ingredients, which hurt lay rate and egg quality.
- The Solution: Partner with trusted, quality-focused feed companies. Prioritize nutritional value and consistency over short-term price savings. Remember: Feed quality directly determines peak production and egg shell strength in mid-lay.
3. Meticulous Data Management
- The Method: Meticulously record daily data: feed intake, body weights, uniformity.
- The Logic: Compare your data against breed standard manuals.(for example hyline brown standard) Superior egg production is the cumulative result of superior daily management. You cannot manage what you do not measure.
4. Implement Scientific ‘Health Care’
- The Misconception: Health care does not mean preventative antibiotics. Blindly medicating is wasteful and ineffective.
- The Correct Approach: Boost natural immunity through nutritional support like vitamins, fish oil, and quality pre-mixes. A healthy bird fights disease naturally.
5. Control Costs Intelligently
- Feed Cost: The cheapest feed (e.g., 2300-2400 RMB/ton) can be the most expensive. Poor nutrition leads to higher feed intake (e.g., 110-120g/bird) and lower production.
- Environment Cost: A well-controlled house (e.g., 22°C) reduces stress and optimizes feed conversion. Investing in proper ventilation and cooling saves money on feed.
6. Prioritize Premium Egg Quality
- The Ultimate Advantage: High-quality eggs sell first in any market. They command significant premiums (+5-10 RMB/jin) in a good market and maintain sales in a slow market.
- The Bottom Line: Optimizing for quality (cleanliness, shell strength, yolk color) can add 3-5 RMB profit per bird. This is the single most important profit lever in 2026.
Conclusion: Master these six points—from securing the right birds to controlling costs and maximizing egg value—to build a resilient and highly profitable operation in future（2026）.
