How to start a poultry farming business in India?

Beginner guide to poultry farmingPoultry can be profitable but needs careful planning and disease control.- Decide on purpose: broilers (meat) or layers (eggs) — each needs different housing and feed strategies.- Location & housing: - Adequate ventilation, easy cleaning, and predator protection. - Maintain proper stocking density to avoid stress and disease.- Chicks & feed: - Buy chicks from certified hatcheries. - Use balanced feed formulation and keep feed/water hygiene strict.- Health management: - Vaccination schedule, clean water, and routine vet checkups. - Biosecurity: limit visitors and sanitize equipment.- Economics: - Calculate feed conversion ratio and mortality rates; feed is the largest cost.- Market: - Tie up with local retailers, restaurants, and wholesale buyers. For eggs, consider direct-to-consumer cartons for better margins.- Support: - Leverage local veterinary colleges, KVKs, and poultry extension services.*Start small, keep accurate records, and scale up as you master mortality control and feed management.