Animal husbandry is contributing significantly to the transformation of agricultural structure, gradually helping people stabilize their lives. In particular, choosing suitable animal species that are easy to raise, have high productivity but require little capital will contribute to bringing higher efficiency to farmers.
Are you looking for an effective way to invest with limited capital through a livestock model? Let’s discover the top 5 animals that need small capital, easy to raise, but bring high economic efficiency.
1. FREE RANGE CHICKEN
A popular choice for households who want to invest small amounts. Free-range chicken does not require large barn costs and can utilize natural food from the garden. The market for chicken meat and eggs is very stable, bringing significant profits.
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Some popular free-range chicken breeds:
Ri Chicken: Adapt well to natural grazing conditions, delicious, firm meat, popular in the market, good disease resistance.
Ta Lai Chicken: Crossbred from local chicken breeds with some imported breeds, fast growth, meat quality is similar to traditional local chicken.
Ho Chicken: A specialty chicken breed originating from Bac Ninh, fragrant meat, yellow skin, firm, suitable for the high-end market segment.
2. DUCK
An animal that is especially suitable for the fields after harvest. Ducks can take advantage of fallen rice, without needing to invest much in feed. The duck meat and duck egg market is a bright spot in terms of economic potential.
Some popular breeds of free-range ducks are:
Grass duck (domestic duck): Small in size, agile, suitable for grazing in fields. Delicious, fragrant meat, low in fat, popular in the market.
Super meat duck: Hybrid duck breed, fast growing, and outstanding growth ability. Thick meat, thin skin, suitable for commercial market needs.
Mallard: Domesticated wild duck, good ability to find food for itself. Fragrant meat, high-class specialty.
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3. RABBITS
A simple, inexpensive animal, but brings high income. Rabbits have a fast growth rate, especially the rabbit meat market is increasing because of its nutritional value. The cost of raising is very low, the housing is not complicated.
Some popular rabbit breeds:
New Zealand White Rabbit: White fur, red eyes, imported for meat. High fertility, each litter has 8 babies, 4-5 litters/year. Fast growth, reaching a weight of 2.5-3 kg after 3 months of raising.
Rex Rabbit: Soft, short, velvet-like fur, very popular for leather and meat. Compact body, but good quality meat and low fat.
4. PIGEON
Pigeons are popular because they are a source of clean, high-quality meat. The cages are simple, the feed costs are low. In addition to the meat market, breeding pigeons also bring in a good income.
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Some popular pigeon breeds:
Domestic Pigeon: Small size, weight from 0.3-0.5 kg/bird. Easy to raise, adapts well to the environment, requires little care. Fast reproductive cycle, each pair lays 8-10 litters/year, each litter has 2 eggs.
French Pigeon: Medium sized bird, weight 0.8 – 1.2 kg/bird. Fast growing, stable egg laying ability (8-10 litters/year). Easy to raise in caged or semi-free range conditions.
5. BEEKEEPING FOR HONEY
Bees do not cost much to raise, and are especially suitable for areas with many flowers. Honey and bee products are always highly valued for their nutrition and market.
Some popular honey bee breeds:
Domestic honey bees (Apis cerana): A native bee breed, well adapted to Vietnam’s natural conditions. Low investment costs, few diseases, easy to raise, does not require high techniques.
Italian honey bee (Apis mellifera ligustica): This is an imported bee breed, commonly raised because of its high honey yield. High honey yield (can reach 30-40 kg of honey/year/hive), easy to manage, less aggressive.
Fly bee (Apis florea): Small size, easy to raise in the natural environment, no need for complicated cages. Low cost of raising.
Above are the top 5 animals that require little capital but bring high economic efficiency. From suitable options for small scale to professional models, these animals not only help save costs but also open up opportunities to increase sustainable income.