Chicken farming addresses poverty and food security in Guatemala

There are many impoverished farmers in Guatemala, and the problem stems from two key reasons, a lack of diversity in the crops they grow and animals they raise, along with the accompanying knowledge regarding farming practices such as care and disease control. The introduction of new commercially viable animal agriculture diversifies existing farm operations and sets farmers, and communities, up for longer success and financial stability.

The project was to setup 2 communities to raise chickens commercially, with chicken coops to be built using new materials, Ross breed chicks to be purchased and farmers to be trained to raise and care for chickens. 915 chicks were purchased, 465 delivered in the community of Nuevo Nacimiento Cáliz, 450 chicks were delivered to Plan Grande Quehueche. Chicks received proper vaccinations to stave off disease and set the farmers up for long term success. These commercially viable chicken farm operations will provide additional income as well as diversity for impoverished farmers.