Profitability and Financial Efficiency of Small-Scale Indigenous Chicken Egg Producers in Kenya

This study examined the profitability and financial efficiency of small-scale indigenous chicken egg farmers. Farm-level data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and farm budget models. Results revealed that small-scale indigenous chicken egg enterprises were profitable, as indicated by the a...

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Published inJournal of food distribution research Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 21 - 30
Main Authors Bukenya, James O, Ndzovu, Sylvester S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2021
Edition856
Subjects
egg production
financial efficiency
Indigenous chicken
Livestock Production/Industries
profitability
small-scale
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Summary:This study examined the profitability and financial efficiency of small-scale indigenous chicken egg farmers. Farm-level data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and farm budget models. Results revealed that small-scale indigenous chicken egg enterprises were profitable, as indicated by the average net farm income and percentage profit measures. However, farmers were far from efficient in using financial resources, with the majority operating within the marginal efficiency levels. The cost structure indicated that feeds, day-old chicks, transportation, and water usage were the critical cost items accounting for more than 80% of the production cost.
ISSN:0047-245X
2643-3354
DOI:10.22004/ag.econ.313448