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Break-Even Price

Break-Even Price

Author: KodiBook Digital Research Team
Editorial Review: KodiBook Editorial Team
Last Updated: 2026-06-27

Understanding Break-Even

The break-even price is the sale price (₹/kg) at which your total revenue exactly equals your total production costs. Selling above this price generates profit; selling below results in a loss.

The Formula

Break-Even Price = (Total Batch Costs) / (Total Live Weight Sold)

Estimated Break-Even by Flock Size (Average Costs)

Flock SizeBreak-even Price (₹/kg)
2,000 birds₹95.30
5,000 birds₹94.10
10,000 birds₹92.80

Key Drivers

  1. FCR: Better FCR lowers the cost of feed per kg produced.
  2. DOC Price: High procurement costs raise the starting floor.
  3. Mortality: High death rates reduce the total weight available for sale, spreading fixed costs over fewer kilograms.