Assessment of Rural Poultry Production in Getso Ward, Gwarzo Local Government of Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess rural poultry production in Getso Ward of Gwarzo Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. Fifty (50) poultry farmers were selected and consulted with well structured questionnaire as a source of primary data. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results shows that majority (78%) of the respondents are female, married (84%), and have an average of 6-7 years of farming experience (76%). Majority (80%) is of age average of 31-50 years and have secondary school certificate (78%). The farmers don’t have any association and have never received any extension agent. All the respondents reported rearing broilers using deep litter system and are all vaccinating their poultry but still experiencing diseases such as Coccidiosis and Newcastle diseases. Majority (94%) was self selling the harvestable size bird at home, and 92% reported that they are targeting festive period for their production. None of them were keeping the record of the production, but still have the perception of profitability of the business. Lastly, it was recommended that extension agent should be sent to area for sensitization and public enlightenment about poultry production procedures. DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/12-9-01 Publication date: May 31 st 2022