Jubilingo Agro Limited

HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT

James survived his Newcastle scare. Heat stress almost took him out next.

After losing his flock to Newcastle disease in week 1, James rebuilt with strict vaccination. But by week 3 of his new cycle, on one of the hottest afternoons of the dry season, he found 12 birds panting heavily in a corner, wings spread, barely moving.

By week 3, broilers are heavier and far more vulnerable to heat than at week 1 and Nigerian afternoons in the dry season can be brutal.

James quickly opened all vents, added extra drinkers with cool water, and reduced stocking density by spreading birds to an adjoining pen. He lost 3 birds that day. Without action, he could have lost dozens by evening.

Today's lesson: Heat stress signs: panting, wings held away from body, reduced feed intake, huddling near water. On hot afternoons, increase ventilation, add extra cool water points, and reduce midday feeding (feed more in early morning and evening when it's cooler). Never increase stocking density as your birds get heavier and they need more space, not less.

Heat stress can kill faster than disease in week 3 and 4 and most farmers don't see it coming. Watch for panting and spread wings on hot afternoons. What's your cooling setup like? Fans, extra water, shade.

Tell us what works for you.

DAILY HEALTH CHECKS

Ngozi spotted one quiet bird on Monday. By acting fast, she saved 580 others.

After her biosecurity scare in week 1, Ngozi became obsessive about one thing: watching her birds closely, every single morning.

On day 11, she noticed one bird standing apart from the group — feathers slightly ruffled, not eating with the others.

She isolated it immediately. Within 24 hours, two more birds showed the same signs.

Because she caught it early and separated the affected birds, she contained what could have spread through her entire 600-bird flock. A vet confirmed early respiratory infection treatable because it was caught on day one, not day five.

Today's lesson: Walk your pen every morning and look for: birds standing apart, ruffled feathers, closed eyes, reduced eating or drinking, laboured breathing. Isolate any suspect bird immediately in a separate pen. Early isolation is the single cheapest disease control tool you have and it costs nothing but attention.

Your eyes are your best disease detection tool better than any medicine. Five minutes of close observation every morning can save your entire flock. Do you do a daily health walk-through? Tell us your routine.

THE BROODER STAGE IS OVER. NOW THE REAL GROWTH BEGINS.

Fatima kept her chicks on starter feed for too long. Her feed bill told the story.

Remember Fatima from week 1, the one who lost chicks to a cold brooder? She fixed her temperature problem. But by week 2, she made a new mistake.

She kept feeding her flock starter crumbs well past day 10, because "it was working." But starter feed is expensive, formulated for rapid early development, not bulk growth.

Her feed cost per bird was 30% higher than it needed to be, for no extra benefit.

Around day 10–14, your birds are ready for grower feed slightly lower protein, more energy-dense, and cheaper per kilogram. The switch isn't optional. It's where real farmers start protecting their margins.

Today's lesson: Switch from starter (20–22% protein) to grower feed (18–20% protein) around day 10–14. Transition gradually over 2–3 days by mixing both feeds then switching abruptly can cause digestive stress. Grower feed costs less per bag and matches your birds' new growth phase.

Still feeding starter crumbs at week 3? You're paying premium prices for a phase your birds have already outgrown. Switch to grower feed and protect your margins.

What feed brand are you using right now? Tell us below.

22/06/2026

Minimum DOC order is 50.

Please call or text (or WhatsApp) your order to 09036227856

Our updated prices are as follow excluding transportation cost:

NOILERS: ₦1200

BROILERS (DOC):
Zartech - ₦1100, Fidan - ₦1050, Nastech - ₦1100, Chi - ₦1200, Globus - ₦1050, Agrited - ₦1250, Amo - ₦1200, Dahmas - ₦1150, Bestline - ₦1100, Chikun - ₦1100, Sayed - ₦1200, Vertex - ₦1200, Obasanjo - ₦1000, Farm Support - ₦1100, Tuns - ₦, Valentine - ₦1050, Casacada - ₦1050

PULLETS (LAYERS DOC):
Zartech - ₦2800, Farm Support - ₦2800, Amo - ₦

White Cockerels (DOC) - ₦300, Black Cockerels - ₦800
We issue Quality Report along with our birds to prove their authenticity.

Local Turkey (Day Old) - ₦4,500 (Thursdays), Foreign Turkey - ₦11,000
LOCAL DUCKLINGS: ₦3,500 (Thursdays), FOREIGN DUCKLINGS: ₦5,500

POINT OF LAY: (16weeks) - ₦5800
Online Poultry Training - ₦10,000

To place your order, please call or text (or WhatsApp) your order to 09036227856

ACCOUNT DETAILS:
JUBILINGO AGRO LIMITED
0170538636
UNION BANK.