Ado-Odo/Ota LG Poultry Farm Records Zero Deaths as Birds Move to Battery Cages
Council targets higher production, food security, jobs and revenue through modern poultry farming
The Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Poultry farm in Ogun State has recorded a major breakthrough in its Agricultural operations after successfully transferring its birds into a modern battery cage system without recording a single death.
The exercise, which took place on Friday, August 7, 2026, involved birds that had attained 85 days of age, with the farm recording zero mortality throughout the transition.
The development is being seen as another indication of the Council’s growing focus on modern Agricultural practices, food security and the productive use of public investment.
The successful transition also highlights the importance of proper animal-health management, effective farm supervision and strict adherence to poultry management protocols in ensuring healthy birds and improved productivity.
A supervisor at the farm described the development as encouraging, saying the smooth transfer of the birds and the absence of mortality had boosted confidence in the management system and provided a stronger basis for expanding production.
According to the supervisor, the birds have received all scheduled vaccinations and medications, while adequate feed and clean water are provided ad libitum to support their growth and overall wellbeing.
The farm is also maintaining strict biosecurity measures designed to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases within the facility.
Proper litter management, regular monitoring of the birds and close attention to their health remain part of the measures being implemented to sustain the flock.
As part of the enhanced surveillance programme, 10 birds have been placed in isolation for closer observation, while the remaining flock continues to receive routine monitoring by the farm management.
The latest achievement comes against the backdrop of growing efforts by local governments to explore agriculture not merely as a means of feeding the population, but as an avenue for employment generation, wealth creation and internally generated revenue.
The Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government said the poultry project forms part of its broader agricultural development strategy aimed at increasing local food production, creating employment opportunities, empowering residents and strengthening the council’s revenue base.
The Council further reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the poultry facility and introducing more modern technologies and improved management practices to enhance productivity.
The ultimate objective, according to the council, is to transform the facility into a model of productive public-sector Agriculture capable of demonstrating how Government-owned farms can contribute to food security while generating tangible economic returns.
The move to the battery cage system is therefore more than a change in the way the birds are housed; it represents part of a broader effort to improve efficiency, management and output in the council’s poultry operation.
For Ogun State, where Agriculture remains an important component of the local economy, the development also reinforces the argument that well-managed public agricultural projects can serve as platforms for food production, employment and economic empowerment.
With the birds now under continuous observation and the council looking towards further expansion, the Ado-Odo/Ota poultry farm is positioning itself for increased production and a greater contribution to the food supply chain.
The latest milestone underscores the administration’s belief that agriculture should go beyond feeding the people to also creating wealth, providing jobs and delivering measurable economic value to communities.
Global Mirror News gathered that the continued adoption of modern farming technologies and sound animal-health practices could further strengthen the farm’s capacity to contribute to food security and agricultural development in Ogun State.
