Farming is becoming more and more popular. Animal breeding can be a lucrative business if you take it seriously. The main thing is to calculate the possible risks and draw up a competent business plan.
First stage
Before you start raising and breeding animals for sale, you need to take into account all the nuances, as well as the pros and cons of this activity.
The main conditions for organizing such a business are the availability of free, sufficiently spacious areas, start-up capital and the necessary knowledge in the field of animal husbandry.
First you need to monitor the breeding conditions and the demand for a certain type of pets.
For animal breeding, one should take into account the natural conditions, the availability of sufficient areas, the cost of feed, the services of a veterinarian and find markets for the "live product". Only by comparing all the necessary costs and future profits can the profitability and payback period be calculated.
Such an analysis will help to get an idea of the real state of affairs and, based on the data obtained, it will be possible to make an informed decision about the possibility of breeding certain animals for sale.
What kind of animals is easier and more profitable to breed depends on the location of the farm, the climatic conditions of the area, the demand for this species from buyers and the preferences of the entrepreneur himself.
Raising fish and crayfish, as well as rare birds and animals that are poorly adapted to environmental conditions, requires a fairly large investment. Such a business will be competitive, but there are great risks, as well as many unforeseen situations that require the assistance of zoologists and veterinarians.
There will be less financial risk when breeding birds and animals, which are most common in the region. At the first stage, the entrepreneur bears less risk and costs, but later on there may be big problems with sales.
Pig breeding
Many farmers are engaged in pig breeding. Pig breeding has a number of advantages: quick payback, constant demand and high profitability.
The main costs in raising pigs are the construction (rent) of large premises and equipping them with special equipment, the purchase of feed and special equipment, and the services of a veterinarian.
In addition, pig breeding requires considerable physical costs, it is a rather laborious business. However, piglets grow quickly, are not picky about care and do not require increased attention.
Pig breeding is attractive because both large adult animals and dairy pigs can be put up for sale.
If you wish, you can organize your own meat processing plant.
Rabbits
Rabbit breeding is a troublesome but quite profitable business. Rabbit meat is in great demand, it is not only tasty, but also dietary, it can be consumed by young children and people suffering from allergies and various gastrointestinal diseases.
Rabbit meat contains a lot of protein, more than pork and veal, but at the same time it is much less fat than other types of meat.
In addition, rabbit meat contains a large amount of lecithin, vitamins and minerals.
But before you start breeding rabbits, you should know that this is a rather risky business. The biggest disadvantage is the high risk of an epidemic among animals. If even one rabbit becomes infected, mass death of animals should be expected. Therefore, a veterinarian examination and regular vaccination of young animals are needed.
But rabbit breeding has its advantages as well. These fluffy animals grow very quickly, reproduce actively, and in addition to meat, you can sell their dressed skins.
Rabbit breeding also requires initial capital for the purchase (construction) of equipped cages or spacious enclosures in a warm and ventilated area.
A maximum of 3-4 young individuals are allowed in one cage, adult animals and rabbits with offspring should be provided with separate housing.
Rabbits can be outdoors from April to October. In winter, it is better to remove the cells for greenhouses or move them to warm sheds with lighting.
The total cost of keeping these animals depends on the cost of building materials and feed in a particular region. The purchase price of young animals depends on the breed, age and general condition of the individuals.
But you can recoup the costs in six months of work. The rabbit's gestation period is 25 - 30 days, the female can bring rabbits up to 5 - 6 times a year. Thus, having started breeding with several females and a male, already in the first year the livestock will increase several times.
There are usually no problems with the sale of rabbits. It is enough to take a certificate of the suitability of meat and the health of livestock and you can sell meat, skins or "live goods" both at retail and in batches, cooperating with resellers or public catering.
Cats and dogs of elite breeds
It is possible to breed purebred cats and dogs even at home, the main thing is the presence of a room of a sufficiently large area and a place for walking pets.
If you have several individuals, a regular apartment will not work. In this case, the animals will need a separate enclosure, and a very roomy one. It is better to divide a large aviary into compartments in order to avoid conflicts between pets. It is good if the aviary is divided into a summer and a warm winter zone, where the animal can rest and take shelter from the cold.
The specificity of this business is that the entrepreneur has the necessary knowledge and skills in breeding and caring for a particular breed, as well as interest and love for these animals.
The most popular breeds for breeding dogs are Pekingese, Rottweiler, Husky, Yorkshire Terrier, Labrador, German Shepherd.
Among cats, Siamese, Persian, Sphynx, Scottish Fold and other breeds are most in demand.
The fashion for animal breeds changes a little from time to time, but the twenty leaders remain practically the same.
This is a profitable, but more troublesome business, because cats and dogs constantly require care and attention.
Before choosing a breed for breeding, you need to study the demand market and as much as possible delve into the rules of growing and caring for animals.
After a detailed study and study of the issue, you can start looking for a dog (cat). Keep in mind that in order to make good money in this business, you must initially purchase purebred females with all the necessary documents from trusted breeders.
Keep in mind that breeding cats and dogs is expensive. This includes buying food, medicine, veterinarian and trainer services, and many other expenses.
To increase your income, you can simultaneously open a pet store or a pet salon (grooming, trimming).
However, the first few successful litters can cover the initial costs. Remember that only with proper care and comfortable conditions can you succeed in breeding dogs and cats.
Growing and breeding poultry
Poultry can also be a good source of income. Chickens, geese, turkeys, quails - the choice is yours. For example, turkey meat is in good demand, both among ordinary customers and in cafes (restaurants), and quail and chicken eggs will always be in demand.
With proper care, turkeys gain weight up to 30 kg. The meat of this bird contains a minimum of fat, but it contains a large amount of useful proteins and amino acids.
The main advantage of poultry farming is quick return. For the most part, the bird is not very whimsical, it grows quite quickly and does not require complex care.
To breed turkeys or other birds, you need to purchase or lease land for paddocks, purchase young animals, feed and equipment, and decide on sales markets.
Veterinarian services will also be needed, but not to the same extent as for breeding cats and dogs.
The first profit can be received in 6-7 months. Either large broiler breeds or “layer breeds” can be purchased depending on your goals.
Small households and farms will not be able to compete with large poultry farms, but the trump card of individual entrepreneurs is a natural, environmentally friendly product. Now farm products are in good demand and cost an order of magnitude higher than store products.
Exotic animals
There are amateur breeders of exotic animals. On the Internet, you can see ads for the sale of crocodiles, lizards, spiders, predators and other original animals.
For example, ostrich breeding farms are working quite successfully.
However, this type of business is quite risky, since for success you need to have narrow-profile knowledge and find your own sales market.
In any case, before starting a business in animal breeding, you need to thoroughly "study the subject", draw up a business plan and take into account possible risks.
