In an ongoing quest to find a suitable venture to generate income it has been discovered that raising chickens for sale is the most promising. This requires a minimal amount of start up capital and is also a year-round venture that produces steady income.
Chicken is the meat of choice because beef and pork are prohibitively expensive. There is currently one chicken house in operation that can accommodate 500 chickens. A second chicken house with the same capacity is now under construction. Sales are good and the initial results of the operation are promising but it will take time to accurately assess the project’s potential. The volatile economy, caused by a high rate of inflation, will be a key determining factor in the outcome.
Current efforts center around expanding the second chicken house and making sure that it’s properly secured with a fence to repel predators. With adequate fencing, the chickens can remain safe until the time they are old enough to be sold for consumption. The income from this venture will provide for basic necessities at the orphanage. The reality is that while this source of revenue is important, it will far from satisfy the needs of the organization.
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