Kenbro is a dual-purpose breed which lays more eggs and its high rate of growth is higher than the ordinary Kienyeji (indigenous) chicken, the size of the eggs are much bigger compared to the Kienyeji. Therefore with proper feeding they can attain 4kgs or for the hens they can start laying at five and a half months.
They are also hardy just like the Kienyeji; they can scavenge for food and are more disease resistance.
Just like any other chicken Kenbro do moult for five or six weeks, therefore you should expect them to stop laying for the duration in a year. They use this period to relax and for the eggs to start forming again.
If you are planning to keep Kenbro or any other breed for fertile eggs to hatch you need to make sure you source the cockerels from other farmers who have pure breeds to prevent incest in your flock.
The only disadvantage of Kenbro is that they are heavy feeders compared to kienyeji, Kuroiler and KARI, and just like Kuroilers they do not go broody, therefore even when they are moulting they do not sit on their eggs.
The above can be covered by either having them as free rage so that they can roam outside and scavenge foe their own food or you can have Sukuma wiki, other greens and leftovers as supplements to the feeds to reduce the feeds cost
You can also use other indigenous chicken to sit on the eggs or use an incubator to hatch the eggs laid by your Kenbro birds.
1 Week old chick @ Ksh 110
I a while back did post a couple of queries that were for some reason deleted(?)
Wanted to know the difference between Kenbro and Kuroiler apart from the obvious. Different articles claim they can grow upto 5-7kgs, is this true?
Which among them is hardier?
Which among them is tastier?
Which among them is heavier?
Which is most marketable?
Which lays bigger eggs?
Which lays most eggs?
What are the various price differences for mature birds?
away from that, how soon can we expect the Leghorn to arrive?
thank you
Hi Mwangi,
KARI Prolific (good) layers compared to Kuroiler
KARI Mature in 5.5 – 6 months – Kuroiler matures in 5 months
KARI Lays Bigger eggs than Kuroiler
KARI are same prices as Kuroilers but if your
are selling per KG it would be less
Kuroiler gain weight faster than KARI
Kuroiler are on demand at the moment but i think its the usual Kenyan way of wanting what everyone want. but In mu opinion most farmers will end up going for KALRO (KARI) chicks in the future, as they have improved their breed dramatically. I have the new breed from KARI and they should start laying soon, from what I have seen they are laying around 280 – 300 eggs per year.
Kind Regards
Ziwani Poultry
Thank you,
Although my query was in relation to Kenbro vs. Kuroiler, with the questions asked.
Kindly advice
Thank You again
just like mwangi, i would like to ask the same quastion… please respond
Kindly let me know if you have fixed number of chicks one can order or once can order any number he or she wants.
Hi Victor,
For chicks younger than 3 weeks we have a minimum order of 50 chicks, since they need to keep each other warm while being delivered to their new home, from 3 weeks and up you can order whatever number you want.
Kind regards
Ziwani Poultry
Thanks alot Ziwani. Your website is very informative. Am a new poultry farmer and will keep in touch with you for assistance. May God bless your good work.
Hi Simon,
Thank you for the complement, ‘every little help’ is our moto.
Many Thanks
Ziwani Poultry
Thanks a lot for the information on your website. It has helped in expanding my knowledge on poultry. I sent an email to info@ziwanipoultry.com and still waiting for a response. Hope you will be able to reply soon.
I’m based in Malindi Sub County in Kilifi County How can I buy a Stock Kenbro Chicks & Expertise On How to Keep Kenbro Chicks
Hi Sir Alex,
You can place an order from us for the chicks, but you will need to come and collect them. We also offer a free Rearing Manual to out customers.
Kind Regards,
Ziwani poultry
what is the cost of 2weeks kenchick chick
we don’t sell kenchick chicks. Please contact Kenchick
hi ziwani poultry farm,last time i visited ur farm ,i saw white leghorn,,,can i hv da breed i.e chicks,,plz
Hi Edwin,
Yes we do sell them. They are Ksh100 per chick, but if you want them sexed they are ksh120 per chick.
Many thanks
Ziwani Poutry
Hae can I get a month old layers chick and at what price kind regard
Hi Kelvin,
We have Kuroiler, Kari and our Ziwani Breeds. Which Breed do you want?
Kind Regards
Ziwani Poultry Happy Team
am at Kilifi County where are you located
Hi George,
We are in Thika
Kind Regards,
Ziwani Poultry Happy Team
How do I get them in Uganda kindly I need white Leghorn and kari 300chicks
Hi Nancy,
I can send them to you in Uganda, how many leghorn chicks do you want?
Kind Regards,
Ziwani Poultry Happy Team
am in bomet and want kenbro, i do get; 0716459098
Hi Sigey,
How many chick, at what age and when do you want them?
Kind Regards
Ziwani Happy team