Sasso is the bird for a keeper who wants the flock out on the ground. It is a local hatch from our farm, and it is a dual-purpose bird, kept for meat and for eggs.
Koforidua has the space for that kind of keeping. Plots on the edge of town and compounds with a yard can carry a free-range flock in a way a tight city lot cannot. This page covers why Sasso suits that setup, how the chicks reach you from Kasoa, how to brood them, and what a box costs right now.
Why Sasso suits free range around Koforidua
Sasso takes longer to reach market weight than an imported broiler, and you should plan for that from the start. In return, a Sasso flock moves about, forages and does well on the ground, which is what a range keeper is paying for. If you want one flock that gives you meat and eggs, Sasso is worth a close look.
The Eastern Region has the land for it. Cassava, maize and plantain fields give birds places to scratch, and a plot near the house lets you keep an eye on the flock. Fence the range so the birds stay where you can see them and out of the neighbour's garden.
The two rainy seasons matter here. The ground stays damp for longer spells, and a range that drains badly turns to mud. Put the shelter on higher, dry ground, and make sure the birds have somewhere dry to go when the rain comes down hard.
Sasso chicks on the road from Kasoa
Our hatchery is at Opeikuma, near Kasoa. Koforidua is about 85 km away by road, and the usual journey is two to three hours. Sasso chicks travel in ventilated boxes of 50, sorted and counted before they leave.
Before you pay, we confirm three things with you: the price, the hatch date and the delivery cost to Koforidua. Agree the hatch date early, so the birds arrive when your brooder is ready and not the other way round.
What to have ready before the chicks arrive
A range flock needs a brooder indoors first, and a plan for the outdoors that is ready before the chicks are. Go through this list the week before the hatch date.
- A clean, dry brooder with a tested heat source and feed and water within reach.
- A fence or enclosure for the range, checked for gaps and holes.
- A shelter on higher, dry ground, where the birds can go in the rain.
- A note of when you plan to open the range, so the move outside is gradual and planned.
- One person at the house who will receive the box and count the chicks with the driver.
The range is the part most keepers under-plan. A fence that holds in the dry season may not hold after heavy rain, so walk the perimeter after each wet spell and fix whatever has moved.
Brooding Sasso chicks before they go on range
Brood indoors first. Set up a clean, dry brooder with a reliable heat source, feed and water near the chicks, and no draughts. Keep the chicks in that brooder until they are feathered and strong enough for the outdoors, then open the range to them gradually, a little at a time, over several days.
Count the chicks when the box is opened, in front of the driver. If any chick is dead on arrival, tell us the same day and keep the box. Dead-on-arrival chicks are replaced free in the next hatch.
In the rainy season, keep the brooder dry above all else. Wet litter and cold draughts are the two things to watch. Turn the litter where it has caked, and close gaps before the chicks get chilled. In the harmattan the air is dry and dusty, so keep water clean and cover the drinkers when the wind is up.
When you first open the range, stay with the birds for the first hour if you can. Watch who wanders off, who goes back to the shelter, and whether any bird stays behind. Bring them in before dark on the first few days, even if they look ready to stay out.
Who buys Sasso around Koforidua
A Sasso flock suits a household that wants both eggs and meat from the same birds. Families with a yard often start this way, and then find buyers among their neighbours. Some buyers ask about how the birds were raised before they buy, so have that story ready.
Festive seasons bring the bigger orders. Christmas, Easter and Eid, along with family funerals and outdooring ceremonies, all push up demand for chicken in the town. Start from your sale dates, then ask us for a hatch date that has the birds ready in time.
A flock on a plot at the edge of town is easier to sell from if buyers can reach it without a long walk. Walk the route yourself before the birds are ready, and work out where a buyer would park or wait.
Budgeting a range flock
A Sasso flock costs more to set up than a yard of broilers, because the fence and shelter are part of the plan. Add the cost of the fence, the shelter and the feed to the chick price, then add the time it takes the birds to reach a size you can sell. A Sasso flock is a patient project, and your budget should be patient too.
Some of the feed bill can come down when the birds forage on the range, but do not plan around that alone. Keep feed in the budget for the full period, and confirm your figures with the farm before you commit.
Sasso price and how to order
Our local Sasso chicks are from GH₵13 each, or from GH₵650 for a box of 50. Those are starting figures. Confirm today's price with the farm before you plan the flock.
| Item | From, each | From, box of 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sasso (local hatch, dual purpose) | GH₵13 | GH₵650 |
| Delivery to Koforidua | Confirmed with you | Confirmed before payment |
Start with a message, not with money. Use the order form on this page or call 024 915 1503. We confirm the price, hatch date and delivery cost to Koforidua. Only then do you pay, by cash, mobile money or bank transfer. Nothing is paid on the website.
If you are unsure between Sasso and a noiler, decide by space first. A compound with limited ground points toward the noiler, while a plot with room to range points toward Sasso. The price is one part of that choice, not the whole of it.
Common questions from Koforidua buyers
Do you deliver Sasso chicks to Koforidua?
Yes. The road distance from our Kasoa hatchery is about 85 km, and the usual journey is two to three hours. The delivery cost is confirmed with you before you pay.
Is there a minimum order?
One box of 50 chicks.
What if chicks arrive dead?
Dead-on-arrival chicks are replaced free in the next hatch. Tell us the same day and keep the box.
Can I let Sasso chicks onto the range straight away?
No. Brood them indoors until they are feathered and strong, then open the range a little at a time over several days.
How and when do I pay?
After we confirm the price, hatch date and delivery cost. Pay by cash, mobile money or bank transfer. Nothing is paid on the website.
Sasso chicks for Koforidua: send the form or call 024 915 1503
Send the order form on this page, email support@halaalfarmsghana.com, or call 024 915 1503. Tell us how many boxes you want, the hatch date you need, and whether the flock is for range, for the yard or both.
Read how to order day-old chicks before you call. Our day-old chick prices in Ghana are on one page, and you can see day-old chicks in Koforidua with our Sasso day-old chicks range.