This study assesses the socio-economic and technical characteristics of broilers and layers rearing in the urban and
peri-urban areas of Dschang (West Region, Cameroon). Using a questionnaire, information was collected in 52 and 14 broilers
and layers stock farming respectively in order to identify opportunities to improve the productivity of these farms. The results
show that, 57.8% of broiler breeders and 64.3% of layer breeders are men. In both cases, farmers have 7 years of professional
experience on average. 82.5% of broiler breeders use their house as breeding farms. 92.9% of layer breeders are owners of the
farm. The herd size varied from 4000 to 10000 broilers and 2000 to 5000 layers per breeder. Broilers are sold at maturity after
45 days and layers are reformed beyond 80 weeks of age. The major constraints to the development of this sector include avian
diseases, high input costs, non-respect of breeding house norms and lack of funding. In conclusion, this study recommends the
establishment of appropriate funding mechanisms.