ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF RAISING FAYOUMI, ALBALADY, AND BLACK AUSTRALORP BREEDS FOR EGG PRODUCTION IN NARC, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Abstract

This research examines the business potential of running Fayoumi, Albalady, and Black Australorp chickens as an egg production farm under consistent controls at NARC Islamabad. Three hundred hens representing all breeds entered the 52-week test production period. Our team tracked farm numbers of eggs produced alongside average egg weight measurements and determined how much feed chickens took in. Additionally they recorded labor hours put in with bird losses and current farm egg market prices. The evaluation of breed performance used economic indicators like gross margin, cost-benefit ratio and return on investment. The Fayoumi breed generated better returns on investment compared to all other breeds because it used less food and saw few bird deaths while producing small eggs at affordable prices. The Black Australorp produced the most marketable eggs for highest revenue yet needed extensive feeding programs since it needed more feed and had higher death rates. The Albalady birds produced at an average rate while experiencing high death rates that hurt company profits. Breed selection should focus on farm profits combined with native environment tolerance. The Fayoumi chicks make the best choice for small-scale farmers while Black Australorps do better in larger commercial poultry production. The findings will benefit poultry experts and authorities who can support Pakistani poultry breeders to develop more profitable and sustainable egg farming systems.