How Lucrative Is Pig Rearing Business
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page 0 · 32 posts · 30 participants
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This is a lively discussion thread where users debate the profitability of pig farming in Nigeria, specifically addressing the high cost of feed and the risk of African Swine Fever. Participants share practical advice on management, market access, and the necessity of having separate income sources, while a few posts attempt to pivot the conversation to other businesses.
Pain points:
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Prices:
feed: NGN210.0 (Nigeria)pig: NGN750000.0 (Benue State)management_fee: NGN100000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
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“The business is very lucrative But the moment you kill one eat Na you go kill the rest chop finish”
“You need a very big space to accommodate em and you just be available at all time. It's a business that requires your maximum attention even when you're sleeping”
“Don't be deceived the feeding cost a lot now 210/kg and pig eat a lot if you want to do the business make you, you have money for the feeding this is my 15years in the business”
“Be careful of African Swine fever. It has made many a pig farmers paupers.”
Unclassified: One user suggests opening a water factory instead of pig farming.
page 1 · 31 posts · 22 participants
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This thread is a lively discussion where users debate the profitability and challenges of pig farming in Nigeria. Participants exchange practical advice on feeding, housing, and market demand while warning about high feed costs and the need for constant supervision. The conversation includes specific local market prices and regional insights, distinguishing between experienced farmers and those offering generic advice.
Pain points:
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Prices:
piglet: NGN70000.0 (Gboko/Makurdi/Benue)piglet: NGN210.0 (Unspecified)pork: NGN500.0 (Benue)pig farming capital: NGN2000000.0 (Benue)
Credibility signals:
citing specific locations like Gboko, Makurdi, and Benuementioning specific farm sizes (e.g., 1000 pigs, 25 pigs)referencing personal experience ('speaking from experience')providing detailed management rules (e.g., daily feeding, no attendants)
“The feeding itself will gulp 70% of your capital.”
“PIG BUSINESS IS GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT”
“Pork, especially when fried, is one of the best meats there is.”
page 2 · 23 posts · 17 participants
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This thread is a general discussion about the profitability and feasibility of pig rearing in Nigeria, featuring advice on capital requirements, location selection, and religious considerations. While one user attempts to share a book for sale, the majority of the conversation consists of peer-to-peer advice, skepticism about low-capital entry, and logistical tips rather than a specific advertisement or coordinated group activity.
Pain points:
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Prices:
pig: NGN2000000.0 (Unknown)feed: NGN100000.0 (Unknown)book: NGN5000.0 (Unknown)pig: NGN210.0 (Unknown)
Credibility signals:
Specific location mention (Osogbo, Osun State)Experience-based advice regarding capital requirements
“If you have money go into feeds instead of animals. To make money you have to start big...I mean with like 5m to 10m”
“Feeding them will cost nothing less than 100k weekly”
“Ensure u do it away from residential places because of the smell”
Unclassified: None