What will Be Most Difficult In Swiftlet Farming ???

I have been asked this question many times: “Harry what is the most difficult thing in Swiftlet Farming?"

I guess if your birdhouse micro habitats are okay and the internal features are correct, my answer will be the get the first 100 full cup nests will be the most challenging. You know why?

This will be the time that you need to put lots of effort to ensure that your BH is on the right track.

To those who are lucky, like Mr.Lai of Kuala Krai, Kelantan who have 100 nests in less then six months, I think your million is just round the corner. Once your BH touches the 100 nests, you know that the 100 will easily multiplied to 400 within a year.

If you continue with the good luck you might hit 500 within less then 2 years. What happened after 500 nests? I would say that your BH now is in the auto cruise mode. You need to do very little but just to keep the house not to be burgled.

Your BH now have a decent flock of birds that will continue to multiply and there is no need to apply anymore fresh bird shits on the floor every 6 months. You might want to stop the application of those aromas and maybe lower those external sounds? Open a few more ventilation holes for additional fresh air but be careful not to allow the bird house temperature hit the ceiling.

The moment of truth is around the corner and just imagines the number of new nest multiplying every month.

You need to do very little but do not forget to monitor the BH health especially from predators like mites, cockroaches, geckos, owl, rats, termites, bats and etc. Now you can sit down and watch the number of birds entering your birdhouse from a far and be a proud owner of a successful BH.

Maybe by then you should call your master Sifu to thank him for all the kind advice and knowledge he have given you.

Or maybe the time have come for you to transfer what you have in your brain to someone else who is dear to you.

Good luck and be a good BH owner.......