Pastor Sebente says that the children are doing so much better in school since they have been eating eggs that have been donated to them. He says:
"I must mention that the kids have liked school more so that they are fed with Rice and Eggs. Having considered the effect of food on the children, we have resolved to start rearing, with funds permitting, our own Layers!
We are thankful to Hari, through Hi bride Farm who supply us with eggs. However they lack transport to bring the eggs in time and sometimes we are forced to book so we can go and bring the eggs in time and we are not sure how long this supply will keep coming."
Below I have posted their plan for building a Poultry House.
500 layers would require a house with a floor spacing of 100 meters square. Therefore a house with inner dimensions of 8m wide and 12.5m long would be ideal. The material requirements and design are those of a conventional poultry house. Cheaper building materials can be sourced and used. Alternatively any existing buildings on the farm can be converted and used, as long as the basic considerations in as far as ventilation, floor space per bird, protection and efficient production are concerned are taken into account.
MATERIALS AND ESTIMATED COSTS FOR A 500 LAYERS POULTRY HOUSE
Grand Total Cost 21,125,000.00 Kwacha or $5280 USD
HOWEVER........
Rather than start off with a 500 layer chicken house, they will be starting off with 25-30 layers. That way, they can get some experience in feeding, care, management, and distribution costs, etc. before tackling a larger number of hens.
