Birds And Beef
Birds and Beef is typically an agro-business that focuses on the rearing of poultry (like broilers or layers) and cattle (for meat or dairy). This type of mixed livestock farming provides two major sources of protein—eggs or chicken from birds, and beef or milk from cattle. Brief Description: Birds and Beef enterprises are common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa due to the growing demand for animal protein. The business can operate at small, medium, or commercial scale and may include: Poultry section – Broilers (for meat), Layers (for eggs), or both. Cattle section – Usually for beef production, but some also keep dairy cows for milk. Small Challenges Faced: 1. Feed Costs – Rising prices of poultry and cattle feed eat into