A Comprehensive Guide To Opening A Modern Poultry Farm in China

1. Preliminary preparation and planning

Opening a poultry farm in China first requires a comprehensive market research and feasibility analysis. Determining the type of farming (broilers, laying hens or breeders) is a key first step, which will directly affect the subsequent site selection, equipment procurement and business model.

The following factors should be considered in site selection: more than 500 meters away from residential areas, convenient transportation but far away from main roads, sufficient water sources and water quality standards, and stable power supply. At the same time, local climate conditions need to be evaluated, and areas with frequent extreme weather need to increase investment in protective facilities. The land must be agricultural land and comply with the local land use master plan.

2. Compliance procedures

The legal operation of poultry farms requires the completion of multiple administrative approvals:

① Business license application (market supervision department)

② Animal epidemic prevention conditions certificate (agricultural and rural departments)

③ Environmental impact assessment (environmental protection department)

④ Farm registration (agricultural and rural departments)

⑤ If breeding poultry is involved, a breeding livestock and poultry production and operation license must also be obtained

Special reminder: The "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law" revised in 2021 strengthens biosafety requirements. New farms must be equipped with disinfection facilities and harmless treatment facilities for dead poultry. At the same time, according to the "Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Pollution from Livestock and Poultry Farming", farms need to build manure treatment facilities that match the scale to ensure that emissions meet standards or resource utilization.

3. Suggestions for the configuration of modern breeding facilities

Modern poultry breeding equipment has achieved a high degree of automation, and the basic configuration should include:

① Environmental control system: fan, wet curtain, heating equipment, automatic lighting system

② Feeding system: automatic feeding line, storage tower

③ Drinking water system: nipple drinker, water line

④ Egg collection system (laying chicken farm): automatic egg collection line, grading and packaging equipment

⑤ Manure cleaning system: conveyor belt manure cleaning or scraper manure cleaning

⑥ Internet of Things monitoring system: real-time monitoring of environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity, ammonia, and carbon dioxide

Equipment selection should be based on the scale of breeding, breed characteristics and budget.

4. Key points of scientific feeding management

The biosafety system is the basis for successful breeding: implement the full-in and full-out system, strictly disinfect personnel and vehicles, and effectively control rats, birds and insects. For introduction of species, you should choose a regular breeding farm that holds a "breeding livestock and poultry production and operation license" and ask for animal quarantine certificates and breeding poultry pedigree information.

In terms of feed nutrition, you can choose full-price compound feed from a regular feed factory, or self-mixed feed (feed production license is required). Adjust the nutritional formula according to the different growth stages of poultry, and regularly test the mycotoxin content of feed.

Daily management focuses include:

① Maintain appropriate environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, ventilation)

② Implement scientific immunization procedures (Newcastle disease, avian influenza, etc. must be immunized)

③ Regularly conduct antibody testing and disease monitoring

④ Establish a complete production record file (stock, dead culling, materials, medication, etc.)

5. Sales channel construction strategy

Diversification of sales channels can effectively reduce business risks:

① Establish long-term cooperation with slaughtering companies and farmers' market wholesalers

② Community fresh food stores, supermarket counters, online community group purchases

③ Food factories, fast food chain suppliers

④ Agricultural product areas such as JD.com and Pinduoduo, or self-built mini-program malls

⑤ Agricultural product direct supply projects for school and government canteens

Branded operations can significantly increase added value. It is recommended to register your own trademark and apply for pollution-free agricultural products or green food certification. Participating in agricultural product exhibitions and conducting live broadcasts of production areas and other new marketing methods are also worth trying.

6. Risk Management

The main risks of poultry farming include disease risk, market volatility risk and environmental risk. It is recommended to purchase policy-based agricultural insurance (such as avian influenza insurance), join breeding cooperatives to obtain technical support and collective bargaining power, and pay attention to the futures market for hedging.

As consumers pay more attention to food safety and animal welfare, poultry farming will pay more attention to product quality traceability, welfare breeding and low-carbon production in the future. It is recommended that new farms reserve upgrade space in the design stage to adapt to the development trend of the industry.

Through scientific planning, standardized management and market development, the poultry farming industry still has broad development prospects in China. Choosing the right equipment supplier as a long-term partner will greatly reduce operating risks and improve production efficiency.