A young couple in Vietnam's central Ha Tinh province have built an egg farm producing around 35,000 eggs a day, generating annual revenue of up to $380,000 and an estimated profit of $38,000.
From telecommunications to a multimillion-dollar chicken farming operation
In Xuan Son hamlet, Toan Luu commune, Ha Tinh province, a nearly one-hectare chicken farm owned by Nguyen Huu Dung, born in 1995, and his wife operates using an enclosed housing system.
Inside the poultry houses, chickens are raised in separate batches, producing tens of thousands of eggs every day.
Dung graduated with a degree in electronics and telecommunications and previously worked in the telecom industry before switching to poultry farming.
His wife, Dang Thi Oanh, born in 1996, studied veterinary medicine at Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry. She is responsible for technical operations and monitoring the health of the flock.
The idea of establishing the farm grew out of the family's existing business. Dung's parents ran a grocery shop that also sold chicken eggs.
While researching the market, he discovered that some of the eggs supplied to local customers were transported from northern provinces.
Nguyen Huu Dung, owner of the chicken farm generating approximately VND 1 billion in annual profit.
That prompted the couple to explore commercial egg production as a way to establish a more reliable local supply.
After researching the industry, Dung traveled to several northern provinces to learn about specialized egg-laying chicken farming.
In late 2022, he decided to purchase nearly one hectare of land in Toan Luu commune and build a poultry farm, initially stocking around 7,000 chickens.
According to Dung, the initial investment totaled approximately VND 6-7 billion ($228,000-$266,000), covering land acquisition, poultry house construction and the purchase of chicks.
With limited practical experience, the couple chose to expand gradually, improving their farming techniques and building a customer network while operating the business.
From its initial flock, the farm has grown to nearly 40,000 chickens.
It now operates four poultry houses, each covering more than 1,000 square meters and equipped with rows of cages inside enclosed housing facilities.
Four full-time employees handle chicken care, cleaning and egg collection.
Farm produces around 35,000 eggs daily
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The chickens typically lay their eggs between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.
Dung said the family chose white Egyptian laying chickens, a breed capable of producing approximately 330 eggs per bird annually under suitable management conditions.
Day-old chicks cost around VND 30,000 ($1.14) each. The farm typically purchases about 11,000 chicks per batch and raises them in separate production cycles.
The birds begin laying eggs at approximately 17-20 weeks of age and remain in production for about a year before the flock is replaced.
Once the chickens reach a stable laying period, the farm collects around 35,000 eggs daily.
The eggs are gathered, graded and distributed on the same day, mainly through wholesale buyers in Ha Tinh and neighboring provinces.
Dung said one of the biggest challenges during the early stages was finding customers and establishing reliable distribution channels.
As the flock and egg production expanded, maintaining consistent demand became increasingly important because eggs must be sold regularly.
Beyond commercial egg sales, the couple also had to find buyers for hens reaching the end of their productive laying cycle.
According to Dung, the farm produces around 30 tonnes of spent laying hens annually.
The family works with traders to supply these birds to the food processing market, including businesses producing salt-steamed chicken.
To minimize the effects of weather and reduce disease risks, the farm uses enclosed poultry houses fitted with ventilation fans and cooling systems.
Dung said temperatures inside the houses are generally maintained at around 28-29 degrees Celsius, depending on weather conditions and the birds' stage of development.
The chickens receive regular vaccinations but can still develop digestive, respiratory or reproductive diseases.
Dung estimates the annual flock loss rate at approximately 7-10%.
A poultry house for young replacement hens after the laying flock has been moved to its production housing.Dang Thi Oanh, a qualified veterinarian, oversees technical operations and poultry health at the family farm.
Feed quality is another priority for the family, as it directly affects the chickens' health and egg productivity.
According to Dung, the farm uses a carefully selected feed formula in which corn accounts for approximately 70% of the mixture.
Chicken manure is collected, treated through microbial composting and sold to local residents for use as fertilizer.
This approach generates additional income while helping reduce waste from poultry production.
Dung estimates the farm's annual revenue at VND 8-10 billion ($304,000-$380,000), with profits of approximately VND 1 billion ($38,000) after expenses.
These figures are the family's estimates and may fluctuate depending on egg prices, feed costs, flock productivity, disease prevention expenses and the cost of replacing laying hens.
Looking ahead, the couple plan to invest in automated feeding and watering systems to reduce manual labor and improve farm management efficiency.
Dung believes that beyond the initial capital investment, long-term profitability depends on controlling feed costs, maintaining productivity, preventing disease and securing stable distribution channels.
Speaking to VietNamNet, a representative of the Toan Luu commune People's Committee described Dung's egg farm as one of the locality's successful agricultural business models.
"Applying scientific and technological advances to poultry management has helped the farm generate income for the family while contributing to the development of the local livestock economy," the official said.
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