Making a fortune from a high-tech egg-laying chicken farming model.

BAC NINH - "Daring to think, daring to act, dynamic and creative in developing agricultural economy" - that's how many people in Nha Nam commune (Bac Ninh) describe Ms. Duong Thi Thuy (born in 1991) in Gia Tien village. Her family's egg-laying chicken farming model has become one of the exemplary examples of farmers getting rich from modern, high-tech livestock farming.

Starting to develop the model in 2018, at that time, Thuy's family only raised a few hundred hens in simple coops. Due to lack of experience, insufficient capital, and the constant risk of disease outbreaks, the early years of farming were very difficult.

Refusing to give up, Thuy and her husband were determined to pursue egg-laying chicken farming in a more systematic and large-scale manner. The couple proactively participated in technical training courses, researched through books and specialized documents, and learned directly from advanced farming models both within and outside the province, especially in Phu Tho province – a region with a strong development of high-tech egg-laying chicken farming.

Ms. Duong Thi Thuy is harvesting chicken eggs.

In the early days of expanding their operation, the flock suffered from disease, egg production was unstable, and there were times when they incurred losses. But it was these failures that helped her and her husband accumulate valuable experience in poultry farming: from selecting healthy breeds and arranging appropriate stocking densities to mixing feed and controlling water quality.

Ms. Thuy shared that, to ensure the chickens grow well and yield high productivity, the most important thing is to keep the coop clean and well-ventilated, regularly disinfect, vaccinate on schedule, and monitor the flock daily to detect any abnormalities early. The feed must be nutritious, and vitamins should be added on days with changing weather to boost immunity.

Through perseverance and a willingness to learn, Thuy's family farm has now grown to approximately 10,000 laying hens, including traditional native chickens and the H'Mong black chicken breed that produces green-shelled eggs – a type of egg favored by the market for its high nutritional value and good selling price. Each day, the farm supplies 7,000 eggs, providing a stable income. After deducting expenses, the family earns nearly 1 billion VND per year, becoming one of the exemplary successful livestock farming households in Nha Nam commune.

A key factor in the model's success is Thuy's family's bold investment in a closed-system poultry farm with cooling systems, automatic feeders, and waterers, ensuring a safe breeding environment, minimizing bacteria, and limiting disease outbreaks. Thanks to the proper temperature and humidity control, the flock remains healthy, and egg production is maintained consistently throughout the year.

According to Ms. Thuy, to achieve high efficiency, poultry farmers also need to understand the growth cycle of chickens. Specifically, the brooding stage must be warm and well-ventilated; the growth stage must provide sufficient protein; and when entering the laying cycle, the amount of calcium and trace minerals must be increased to ensure eggshell quality. In addition, monitoring egg production daily helps to adjust the nutritional regime in a timely manner and detect health problems in the flock early.

Besides focusing on technical aspects, Thuy's family is also looking to expand their market. Instead of relying on small traders as before, the couple is now approaching school cafeterias and businesses in the area, aiming for stable, long-term contracts. At the same time, the family plans to register for a traceability code to increase credibility and ensure product quality transparency.

Text and photos: Nhat Tien

Source: https://baobacninhtv.vn/lam-giau-tu-mo-hinh-nuoi-ga-de-trung-cong-nghe-cao-postid432732.bbg