A broiler farm raises day-old chicks to market size in about 35 days and sells them live by the kilo to dressing plants, market vendors and lechon manok stalls. Most start with one house of about 1,000 birds on family land, raising a batch every six to seven weeks. The first sale comes only after the first grow-out; the money is in feed cost per kilo, low mortality and a buyer lined up before harvest.

This guide walks through what it takes to start a broiler farm in the Philippines: the capital, the monthly costs, the permits and the first 90 days. The peso figures are sample estimates for a 1,000-bird house in Cebu as of October 2026; get your own quotes before you decide.

How much capital you need

The sample comes to about ₱407,200 including one month of fixed costs kept as a cash buffer. It splits into house (₱165,000), equipment (₱72,500), first batch (₱159,000), permits (₱5,000) and working capital (₱5,700). Other ways to start: backyard batch of 200 birds at ₱50,000–₱90,000 and contract growing for an integrator at ₱1 million and up.

Monthly costs and break-even

Fixed costs in the sample are ₱5,700 a month; the biggest are electricity (₱2,500), repairs (₱1,000) and transport for feeds and supplies (₱800). Each kilo sold earns about ₱25 after its own costs, so the break-even is 228 kilos a month, and the startup capital takes about 21 months to come back at full sales.

Permits and registration

Register the business name with DTI (or SEC or CDA), then get the barangay business clearance, the Mayor's permit through the city or municipal BPLO, and BIR registration; register with SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG once you hire. A broiler farm also needs: locational clearance for poultry, environmental certificate or exemption and farm registration or health checks. Requirements and fees differ by city, so ask each office for its checklist first. DTI Negosyo Centers help for free.

Where to set up

  • Agricultural land away from houses and other poultry farms
  • A reliable water source and electricity
  • Reachable by truck in the rainy season
  • Within an hour of your buyers

Mistakes to avoid

  • Disease kills part of the batch. Vaccinate on schedule, keep visitors out, and clean and rest the house between batches.
  • Heat stress on hot afternoons. Good airflow, fans, cool clean water, and fewer birds per square meter in the hot months.
  • No buyer on harvest day. Agree dates and prices before the chicks arrive, and keep a second buyer.
  • Feed prices rise. Weigh feed, cut spillage, harvest on time, and update your price per kilo.

Plan it with the starter kit

The Broiler Chicken Raising · Negosyo Starter Kit has every worksheet behind this guide in a 26-page PDF, plus an Excel calculator: type in your own quotes and it works out your capital, break-even, profit and payback month. It costs ₱349 and downloads right after payment.