Commercial Poultry Farm Projects in Zambia
Commercial broiler and layer expansion with moderate climate scope and strong feed logistics.
Direct answer
A 100,000-bird automated broiler project in Zambia needs about 4 houses of 25,000 birds (14 m × 112 m each, 6,250 m² total), roughly 2,305 t of feed per year, 11.4 m³ of water per peak day, and an indicative CAPEX of $1.26M – $2.19M. Design conditions used: 33 °C dry-bulb, 20 °C wet-bulb, 6 °C winter minimum.
- — Dry season favours evaporative cooling; cool nights reduce annual cooling hours.
- — Landlocked freight adds lead time — plan silo and spare-part buffers.
- — Brooding heat is needed in the cool season.
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Zambia poultry project FAQ
Indicative CAPEX is $1.26M – $2.19M for an automated closed-house project, about $12.6–$21.8 per bird including a 1.15 landed-cost index for Zambia. Land, permits, working capital and live birds are excluded. Class-4 estimate, ±30%.
About 4 houses of roughly 25,000 birds each, sized at 14 m × 112 m (1,563 m² per house, 6,250 m² total) at the density this climate supports.
Moderate design conditions (33 °C dry-bulb) mean ventilation is sized for summer peaks while brooding heat is still required in the cool season.
About 2,305 tonnes of feed per year and 11.4 m³ of water per peak day including cooling demand. Feed storage should cover 5 days of peak consumption.
Grid reliability here is rated fair. Assume the farm runs on generator for a material share of the year and budget fuel accordingly; solar can offset lighting, pumps and controllers but never replaces backup power.
Qualified commercial projects can be introduced to independent third-party financing partners. Financing is subject to their approval — HatchMatch does not provide credit and does not guarantee approval.