Profitable Adventure: Rearing Peruvian Chickens for a Lucrative Annual Return

In addition to a strong industrial sector, An Hiep commune in Chau Thanh district, Soc Trang province, boasts a thriving agricultural industry. Local farmers have successfully established various models, including high-quality rice and color crop cultivation and livestock farming.

Not far from the commune’s center, we visited Mr. Vo Hoang Vinh’s Peru chicken farm in An Tap hamlet. Showing us around his chicken farm, Mr. Vinh informed us that he currently has over 100 baby chickens and several parent chickens for breeding and flock expansion.

Mr. Vinh shared that Peru chickens have high economic value, and customers from provinces like Soc Trang, An Giang, Hau Giang, and Bac Lieu mainly buy them for crossbreeding and ornamental purposes. Recognizing the profitability of raising Peru chickens, he has invested in additional coops and an egg incubator.

According to Mr. Vinh, Peru chickens should be separated into individual coops after about two months of rearing. If regularly collected, a Peru chicken can lay up to 13 eggs. With an incubator, the eggs hatch in approximately 19-20 days. Each egg fetches a price of 200,000 VND, while chickens aged 6-8 weeks can be sold for 600,000-800,000 VND each.

“People who buy these chickens are those who enjoy keeping chickens as a hobby or for crossbreeding purposes,” Mr. Vinh shared. “Chickens weighing 3 kg or more are considered adults and are highly sought-after. They are more visually appealing than native chicken breeds. I usually sell them through social media platforms like Tiktok, Zalo, and Facebook. Buyers from different provinces place their orders, and I ship the chickens to them.”

Initially, Mr. Vo Hoang Vinh started with a Binh Dinh garden chicken model with 200 chickens. However, as the economic outcomes fell short of his expectations, he began exploring alternative options through various media sources. He discovered the high market demand and economic value of Peru chickens and decided to switch to this breed.

With just 15 Peru chickens in his first batch, Mr. Vinh diligently studied farming techniques from online models and books. Within eight months, his chickens started laying eggs. He sold a few but kept most for breeding. Today, his model has proven economically successful, earning him an annual income of 200-300 million VND from selling chicken eggs and chicks.

Sharing his Peru chicken care techniques, Mr. Vinh advised, “Baby chickens should be kept in separate coops for easier management. One to three chickens per coop is ideal. If kept in large groups, they tend to peck at each other, leading to injuries and possible fatalities. Maintaining clean water and food sources is crucial, ensuring that the food remains fresh and the water is free from sediment to prevent gastrointestinal issues. It is also essential to keep the coops clean and separate from the droppings. Additionally, supplementing their diet with vegetables, fruits, beans, bananas, and other nutritious foods promotes healthy development.”

Mr. Vinh’s success has inspired local youth to embrace entrepreneurship and take calculated risks. His Peru chicken farming model has become a benchmark for An Hiep commune’s youth union members to learn from and emulate. They can gain valuable insights into building productive models, generating income, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. Vinh’s achievements recently earned him a 90 million VND loan from the district’s Social Policy Bank to expand his livestock business.

Ms. Vo Ngoc Huynh, Secretary of the An Hiep Commune Youth Union, shared that Mr. Vo Hoang Vinh, a member of the An Tap hamlet’s youth union, boldly introduced the Peru chicken breed from An Giang province, achieving remarkable economic success. He exemplifies a youth who constantly seeks knowledge, strives for improvement, and actively engages in economic development.

As Ms. Huynh explained, “After a year of implementing this model, we have witnessed its remarkable effectiveness. The economic value of Peru chickens lies in both egg and chick sales. Each egg fetches 200,000 VND, while chickens aged 6-8 weeks can be sold for 600,000-800,000 VND each. Many chicken farms in Can Tho and Hau Giang provinces are eager to purchase this breed, underscoring the model’s high profitability.”

Mr. Vo Hoang Vinh’s Peru chicken farming model exemplifies the boldness and determination of the local youth, contributing to the thriving movement of successful young entrepreneurs in the region.