Where to Buy Point-of-Lay Pullets in Ghana

If you want to know where to buy point-of-lay pullets in Ghana, buy from a working hatchery that raises the birds itself and can tell you their age, breed and health history. Agro Prime Ghana runs a poultry hatchery in Kasoa, in the Central Region, and supplies point-of-lay pullets, day-old chicks and feed to farmers across the country. You can order by WhatsApp, visit the hatchery by booking a visit, or ask us to arrange transport to your town. Below is how to judge a supplier, what to ask before you pay, and how the source of your pullets changes the time you wait for eggs.

From the Agro Prime Ghana team — a working hatchery in Kasoa supplying day-old chicks, point-of-lay pullets and feed across Ghana. Last updated October 2026.

What a point-of-lay pullet is, and why the source matters

A point-of-lay pullet is a young hen that has been reared to the stage just before she starts laying, usually moved into the laying house around 15 to 18 weeks of age. The Hy-Line Brown management guide puts the transfer to the layer house at weeks 15 to 18, and the US Poultry Industry Manual says egg production generally begins between 19 and 21 weeks depending on body weight and lighting. So a pullet bought at point of lay is close to laying, but not always laying on the day she arrives.

That is why the seller matters. Someone who rears the birds can tell you exactly what they have been fed, when they were moved and how they were managed. A dealer who buys birds in and passes them on may not know. Ask the question directly: who reared these birds, and where?

Where to buy: the realistic options

For most buyers outside Kasoa, the real choice is between buying straight from a hatchery that rears its own stock and buying through someone who resells birds. Each has a place, but the questions you ask change depending on which you choose.

• Directly from a working hatchery. You can see the stock, ask about breed and age on the day, and agree delivery terms with the people who reared the birds. This is the route Agro Prime offers.
• Through a reseller or intermediary. This can be convenient, but you should confirm the original source, the age of the birds and their vaccination and health history before you commit.
• From a farm where you can visit. Seeing the house, the birds and the feed in person is the strongest check you can make, whoever the seller is.

Why buyers choose point-of-lay over day-old chicks

Most buyers who choose point-of-lay pullets are trying to shorten the time before they have eggs. A day-old chick needs about 18 to 21 weeks of brooding, growing and transfer before she lays, and that means brooding equipment, space, feed and labour for the whole period. A point-of-lay pullet has already done most of that work, so the time you wait is much shorter.

The trade-off is cost. A point-of-lay pullet usually costs more per bird, because the rearing is already paid for. We cover the pricing side in our guide to poultry business planning, and the honest answer is that the figure depends on breed, batch age, order size and season. We will quote you a current price rather than print an old one.

What to check before you pay

Whoever you buy from, ask these questions before you agree a price. A good supplier will answer them clearly.

• Breed. Ask for the breed by its full name, and check the laying line the birds belong to.
• Age on the day of delivery. This matters more than the age when you first enquired. Ask what age the birds will be when they leave the hatchery.
• Vaccination and health record. Ask what the batch has been vaccinated against and when. Request the record in writing.
• Feed history. Ask what the birds have been eating, so you can keep their diet steady when they arrive.
• Batch uniformity. Ask whether the birds come from a single batch, so the flock is even in size and development.
• What happens if birds are lost in transit. Ask how losses on the way are handled before you order, and agree it in writing.

How to order from Agro Prime Ghana

1. Message us on WhatsApp at +233 24 915 1503 with the breed, the number of birds, your town and the date you need them.
2. We confirm availability. We will not promise birds we do not have, so the reply will tell you what we can supply for that period.
3. Choose pickup or delivery. Collect from the Kasoa hatchery, or ask us to arrange transport to your area. Delivery details and timing are confirmed when you order.
4. Agree the terms. Confirm payment and the handling of the birds before they leave the hatchery.

Getting the house ready so the birds settle in

A pullet that arrives to a ready house settles faster. Before the birds come, clean and dry the laying house, set out feeders and drinkers, and have the laying feed on hand. Keep lighting steady, because light is one of the main controls on when hens start laying. Our guide to Lohmann Brown layer management covers the practical side, and the layer feeding guide explains how to move the birds onto laying feed.

Choosing the right breed for your flock

Where you buy matters less than what you buy. Think about your goal first. Are you keeping hens for the household, for eggs to sell, or to grow a larger enterprise? Our overview of the best chicken breeds in Ghana compares the main options. Tell us your goal when you message us, and we will suggest what suits it and what we can supply that season.

The bottom line

To buy point-of-lay pullets in Ghana with confidence, buy from a supplier that rears the birds and can tell you their breed, age, feed and vaccination history. Agro Prime Ghana does this from its Kasoa hatchery. Ask the questions above, get the answers in writing, and check the house before the birds arrive. If you are thinking about building a larger layer operation and want to discuss partnership or investment, see our partner and invest page.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Hy-Line Brown management guide (Brown Alt standard), week-of-transfer table: hyline.com (PDF)
• US Poultry Industry Manual, “Production cycles of egg-type chickens”, via ThePoultrySite: thepoultrysite.com