Day-Old Chicks Prices in Nigeria
Quick answer: Day-old chick prices rose sharply in 2026. Abuja suppliers quoted broiler chicks at ₦2,150–₦2,200 and layer chicks at ₦3,200–₦3,400 in mid-October 2026, up from about ₦1,700 and ₦2,000–₦2,200 in February. Daily Trust reports delayed supplies and high mortality ahead of Christmas.
Prices by type
| Type / brand | Price range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Broiler day-old chick | ₦2,150 – ₦2,200 | per chick |
| Layer (pullet) day-old chick | ₦3,200 – ₦3,400 | per chick |
| Noiler day-old chick | ₦1,100 | per chick |
Typical retail ranges seen in October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the seller before you pay.
Prices by city
| City | Price range (per chick) |
|---|---|
| Abuja | ₦2,150 – ₦3,400 |
Why prices differ
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a broiler day-old chick now?
Abuja suppliers quoted broiler day-old chicks at ₦2,150–₦2,200 each in mid-October 2026, according to Daily Trust, up from about ₦1,700 in February 2026.
Why are layer chicks so expensive?
Layer (pullet) chicks reached ₦3,200–₦3,400 each in Abuja in October 2026. Reports blamed a chick shortage that nearly doubled pullet prices from about ₦1,800 early in the year.
Do CHI, Zartech and Amo chicks cost the same?
Brand prices differ slightly by hatchery and hatch day. We could not find dated 2026 brand-by-brand quotes, so confirm with the hatchery or an accredited distributor before booking.
Sources
How we check prices- Nigeria: Delayed Supplies, High Mortality Hit Chick Market Ahead of Christmas — Daily Trust (via allAfrica), 2026-10-15
- Chick shortage sends egg prices soaring to N8,500 per crate — Nigerian Bulletin, 2026-03-30
- Poultry Farmers Urge Government to Push Feed Cost Reduction — LivestockTrend, 2026-02-04
- Egg scarcity looms as day-old chick prices surge 67% — BusinessDay, 2026-03-24
