Abstract
The research was conducted at Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia, with the research purpose of understanding the amount of small-scale income and characteristics generated by layer farmers. Data collection from February to March 2020 used the survey method. The total sample was 109 respondents determined by the purposive sampling method with the consideration of laying farmers with 2.000 – 7.666 birds for at least three years. The data collection consisted of primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The result showed that the success rate of the livestock business is inseparable from the characteristics of the farmers. Characteristics of respondents observed in the research included age, education, occupation, breeding experience, and the number of family members. The conclusion of this research is the livestock population was 7,667-15,333 birds, the age around 40–49 years, educational level was elementary school, occupation as farmers, the farming experience was 11-15 years and family member of farmers was 5 people.
Highlights
Chicken egg production in Indonesia has a high potential; in 2019, the production reached 1,485,688 tons, growing an average of 8.55% during the period from 2016 to 2019
Statistical data shows that the population of laying hens in East Java is around 69.94% of the total population in Indonesia
The increasing population from year to year indicates that Indonesia still lacks eggs for domestic needs
Summary
Chicken egg production in Indonesia has a high potential; in 2019, the production reached 1,485,688 tons, growing an average of 8.55% during the period from 2016 to 2019. East Java is one of the biggest chicken egg-producing areas in Indonesia. Statistical data shows that the population of laying hens in East Java is around 69.94% of the total population in Indonesia. The population of laying hens for the last five years in East Java shows that from 2014 to 2019, there has been an increase. The increasing population from year to year indicates that Indonesia still lacks eggs for domestic needs. Efforts to increase wide-open production and domestic egg production can fill the export market
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