Unsold Stock: Poultry Farmers Lament Massive Loss

This thread is a heated discussion where poultry farmers and consumers lament the high cost of chicken and unsold stock following the Christmas and New Year festivities. Participants debate whether farmers are greedy for charging high prices or if the economic situation forces them to, while also discussing the exorbitant cost of feed that makes rearing chickens unprofitable. The conversation blends personal anecdotes about buying/selling prices with broader political commentary on government leadership.

This thread is a heated discussion where poultry farmers and observers lament the massive losses in the sector due to skyrocketing input costs (specifically feed) and the resulting unaffordable market prices for consumers. The conversation heavily features political bashing of the current administration, with users attributing the economic crisis to 'agberonomics' and corruption, while also engaging in debates about whether farmers are greedy or simply reacting to doubled import costs. The page serves as a venting space for frustrations regarding the disconnect between production costs and consumer purchasing power.

This is a heated discussion where poultry farmers and consumers debate the skyrocketing prices of chicken and feed following subsidy removal. The thread features conflicting narratives: farmers defending their costs against accusations of greed, while consumers lament the unaffordability of meat. The conversation heavily focuses on inflation, input costs, and the lack of buyers at reasonable prices.

This thread is a heated discussion where poultry farmers and consumers clash over the high price of unsold broiler chickens. Farmers defend their pricing by citing skyrocketing feed costs and input inflation, while consumers argue that prices are greed-driven and unaffordable. The conversation includes specific price data for feed and birds, debates on feed formulation, and frustration regarding purchasing power.

This thread is a heated debate where poultry farmers and consumers clash over the high prices of live chickens and feed in late 2024/early 2025. Farmers defend their pricing as a result of soaring input costs and low demand, while critics accuse them of greed and hoarding, noting that cheaper alternatives like catfish and periwinkle are preferred. The discussion highlights a disconnect between the cost of production and the purchasing power of the average Nigerian consumer.

This thread is a heated discussion where poultry farmers and consumers lament the unaffordable price of chicken (ranging from 25k to 30k) caused by soaring feed costs (up to 18k per bag) and market manipulation. Participants debate whether farmers should destroy excess stock to maintain prices or sell cheap, while others share personal strategies like buying older layers or goats to cope with the crisis. The conversation reflects deep frustration over input costs, consumer greed, and the lack of affordable protein options.

This thread is a heated debate where poultry farmers and observers discuss the massive losses in the industry due to soaring input costs and price volatility. Participants argue over whether farmers are greedy or simply trying to survive, citing specific price hikes for day-old chicks and feed bags. The conversation highlights the difficulty of SME farming against big corporate players and the lack of affordable credit or inputs.

This thread is a heated debate where farmers and critics argue over the causes of unsold poultry stock, with one side blaming greedy sellers and high feed costs while the other defends farmers' margins based on rising input prices. The discussion highlights significant friction regarding input costs, specifically the price of maize, wheat bran, and soybean meal, alongside concerns about bird mortality and market timing. While the conversation is largely argumentative, it includes a specific promotional pitch for custom feed formulation from a seller.

This thread is a heated debate between a feed supplier and poultry farmers regarding rising input costs and the justification of high chicken prices. The supplier argues that soaring maize and operational costs force price hikes, while farmers counter that high costs are driving low patronage and unsold stock. The discussion highlights the economic strain on the sector due to inflation and input price volatility.