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Frank Idan
Dr.Frank Idan
Recycling Egg and Snail Shells to Make Poultry Feed Cheaper
(Original Title: Farmers’ perceptions and willingness to adopt egg and snail shells as alternative calcium sources for poultry production in the Western region of Ghana)
Author(s): Alfred Kelvin Boakye, Bright Owusu Asante, Solomon Akutinga, Daniel Agyeman, Stephen Prah, Frank Idan, Christopher Antwi, Irene Serwaa Asante
Published on: October 9, 2023
Research themes: #Entrepreneurship #Impact Investing #Innovation #Sustainable Development #Agriculture
Keywords: #Feed cost #Food security #Snail shell #Eggshell #Poultry production
Abstract: This study assessed poultry farmers’ willingness in Ghana’s Western Region to use egg and snail shells as affordable calcium sources in poultry feed. Calcium is essential for strong eggshells and bird health, but traditional sources like oyster shells and limestone are costly. Using a multistage sampling method, data were collected from 284 poultry farmers through structured interviews. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis revealed that 80.28% of farmers were willing to use eggshells, while 65.49% favored snail shells. Education, farm size, access to loans, and extension services significantly influenced adoption. The findings demonstrate the potential of these alternatives to reduce feed costs by up to 20%, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution.…View details

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