Kwamboka Poultry Farm
Our Breeds
We raise six breeds — commercial broilers, high-production layers, and indigenous dual-purpose birds. Choosing the right breed matters. Here's everything you need to know before you book.
Cobb 500 Broiler
Kenya's most common commercial meat bird
Market weight
2.2–2.5 kg
Ready in
5–6 weeks
Market weight
2.2–2.5 kg
Ready in
5–6 weeks
Feed conversion
~1.7 kg/kg
Purpose
Meat only
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Fastest growth rate of any commercial breed
- ✓Excellent feed-to-meat conversion ratio
- ✓Consistent size — predictable for buyers
- ✓Widely available, proven in Kenyan conditions
Ideal for
Hotels, restaurants, butcheries, school feeding programs, families wanting bulk chicken at scale.
Worth knowing
Needs good housing and temperature management, especially in the first 2 weeks. Not suitable for backyard free-range with minimal feed.
Ross 308 Broiler
Premium meat bird — heavier carcass than Cobb at the same age
Market weight
2.4–2.7 kg
Ready in
5–6 weeks
Market weight
2.4–2.7 kg
Ready in
5–6 weeks
Feed conversion
~1.75 kg/kg
Purpose
Meat only
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Slightly heavier carcass than Cobb at same age
- ✓Good breast meat yield — preferred by processors
- ✓Less prone to leg problems than older broiler lines
- ✓Hardy once past the brooding stage
Ideal for
Premium butcheries and restaurants that want heavier birds. Buyers willing to pay a small premium per kg for better yield.
Worth knowing
Costs slightly more per chick than Cobb 500. Needs the same commercial housing conditions to reach its potential.
Isa Brown
The layer that built Kenya's egg industry — 300 eggs a year
Eggs per year
280–300
Point of lay
18–20 weeks
Eggs per year
280–300
Point of lay
18–20 weeks
Egg colour
Brown
Purpose
Eggs only
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Highest egg production of any layer in Kenya
- ✓Brown eggs preferred by Kenyan buyers — commands better price
- ✓Calm, easy to manage in cage or free-range
- ✓Well-adapted to Nairobi altitude and climate
Ideal for
Commercial egg traders, households with a dedicated layer flock, hotel and supermarket egg supply contracts.
Worth knowing
Laying tapers after 72 weeks. Plan for flock replacement to maintain consistent production.
Kenchic Layer
Bred locally, proven in Kenyan smallholder farms
Eggs per year
260–280
Point of lay
18–22 weeks
Eggs per year
260–280
Point of lay
18–22 weeks
Egg colour
Brown
Purpose
Eggs only
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Sourced from Kenchic — locally available and supported
- ✓Good disease resistance, bred for Kenyan conditions
- ✓Slightly lower production than Isa Brown but hardier
- ✓Lower chick price makes it accessible for smallholders
Ideal for
Smallholder egg farmers, school feeding programs, community cooperatives starting a layer project.
Worth knowing
Slightly lower peak production than Isa Brown. Best on a consistent commercial feed program.
Kuroiler
More productive than Kienyeji — both meat and eggs
Eggs per year
120–150
Market weight
1.8–2.2 kg
Eggs per year
120–150
Market weight
1.8–2.2 kg
Ready (meat)
12–16 weeks
Purpose
Meat & Eggs
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Far more productive than traditional Kienyeji
- ✓Forages well on free-range — lower feed cost
- ✓Strong disease resistance, survives varied conditions
- ✓Both reasonable meat yield and egg production from one flock
Ideal for
Village and peri-urban farmers who want a single flock doing double duty. Upcountry buyers. Families who want both eggs daily and birds for occasional slaughter.
Worth knowing
Not as fast as commercial broilers (Cobb/Ross) for meat, and not as productive as Isa Brown for eggs. But good at both.
KALRO Kienyeji
Indigenous Kenyan breed — hardiest bird we raise
Eggs per year
80–120
Market weight
1.2–1.8 kg
Eggs per year
80–120
Market weight
1.2–1.8 kg
Ready in
20–28 weeks
Purpose
Meat & Eggs
Why farmers choose it
- ✓Survives on minimal inputs — forages naturally
- ✓Extremely disease-resistant, no intensive housing needed
- ✓Free-range by nature — low stress, low management
- ✓Customers pay a premium for Kienyeji flavour — better margins
Ideal for
Organic and backyard farms, upcountry homesteads, customers selling to premium/organic markets. Anyone who values resilience over speed.
Worth knowing
Slowest growth of all breeds. You wait longer, but the end product and price premium justify it for the right market.
Not sure which breed is right for you?
Send us a message on WhatsApp — tell us your setup (backyard, commercial, upcountry, Nairobi), your budget, and whether you want meat, eggs, or both. We'll recommend the right breed for your situation. No sales pitch.
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