A Comparative Study of Costs and Returns in Raising Native Chickens versus Crossbred Native Chickens to Strengthen Production and Develop the Local Economy for Stability and Sustainability
Abstract:
The purposes of this research were as follows: 1) to investigate the production and
management practices of farmers in raising both native chickens and crossbred native
chickens, 2) to examine the costs and returns associated with raising native chickens and
crossbred native chickens, and 3) to compare the costs and returns between the two types
of chicken farming. The target group comprised 80 local chicken farmers from Nakhon Si
Thammarat, Surat Thani, Trang, and Phatthalung Provinces. Data were collected from 20
volunteers per province, and an additional 2 crossbred native chicken farmers were included
for the case study. The collected data were analyzed for cost, return, and financial
performance three methods: gross profit margin, net profit margin, and break-even point
analysis.
The research results showed that: 1) Most farmers raise fewer than 100 native
chickens, with less than 5 years of experience in raising them. The average raising time per
cohort was less than 5 months, utilizing water supplies, personal labor, or family members.
2) The investment cost for a native chicken farm was 39.83 baht per kilogram, generating an
annual revenue of 1,137,318.00 baht. In the case of raising crossbred native chickens, the
investment cost was 102.17 baht per kilogram, with an annual revenue of 2,880.00 baht. 3)
For native chicken famers, the gross profit margin was 53.04%, the net profit margin was
48.80%, the break-even point (unit) of 803 chickens, and the break-even point (sale) was
115,632.00 baht. In the case of crossbred native chickens, famers had a gross profit margin of
109.62%, a net profit margin of 114.13%, a break-even point (unit) of 24 chickens, and a
break-even point (sale) of 3,456.00 baht. The project assessment results suggest that farmers
should opt for raising native chickens due to a higher gross profit margin and net profit
margin compared to raising crossbred native chickens. This serves as a guideline for farmers
and interested individuals, providing information for planning to reduce production costs and
increase income to strengthen production and develop the local economy towards stability
and sustainability. Additionally, it offers insights for making investment decisions in the
poultry farming sector.