The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, and not by smashing it.
-Arnold H. Glasgow
Hello, Hive friends! I wish you all the best today as you read this blog.
Every week we have a cleaning schedule on our small poultry farm. Although we do the cleaning every day, during the weekend, we transfer the chicken feces to the designated area. I always wanted the area to be clean and well-maintained.
Before we had our one-week vacation to Baguio City and Manila, I contacted the two of our graduates, who became close to my heart because of their significant efforts every time I needed them. I asked them if they'd be available on the dates of our vacation. I have heard that they were looking for a summer job to earn some money to be used for their college enrollment. They were interested in taking charge of our backyard poultry and were also willing to stay in our house.
The day before our flight, I instructed them on what to do when feeding the chickens. I already made a DIY cup that measures the exact grams of feed for the chickens. One scoop for every four chickens. Each cage can accommodate up to four chickens. If there are three chickens in a cage, they just need to decrease the amount of feed to be given. At five o'clock in the morning, they will feed them and put water in the tanks. They need to make sure that the tanks will not be emptied. They need to feed the chickens twice a day. They will have the second feeding at three o'clock in the afternoon.
If there will be scorching heat from the sun, they need to turn on the wall fan. Since the feces will attract a lot of flies, they need to put sawdust on the feces to cover them. I also instructed the two of them to put the fly bait powder in an area where flies gathered. Luckily, the fly bait powder is very effective. It kills flies, and it will not be a problem for our neighbors. I always wanted the area to be free from flies. Before, I used baygon spray just to be free of them. That is why when people visit our area, they appreciate the cleanliness and how is it possible to prevent the feces from causing bad smell.
When we came back from our vacation, I asked Elay and Michael Joseph to help me clean the water tanks, feeder, drinker, and the whole area of the poultry house. Elay washed the water tanks while Michael Joseph prepared the rugs and a bucket to be used in cleaning the feeder and drinker. Then I helped putting the sawdust in the feces since the cleaning or transfer of the feces is scheduled for Sunday. I sweep the ground to make the area look clean. I asked them to also clean the vacant cages because the delivery of the RTL chickens is near. It is supposed to be delivered, but I asked the supplier to reschedule it because the payment is not yet ready.
After cleaning the water tanks, I installed them, and Elay filled them with water. At least I can see the area being cleaned and maintained. I discussed with the two about how important the vitamins are for the chicken, especially during the rainy season. They might get sick if they lack the vitamins and minerals in their body. Elay and Michael Joseph collected the eggs, weighed, and cleaned them using vinegar. As of this time, we can collect four to five trays in a day. I'm sure when the new school year opens, it will be sold out every day.
As of the moment, we have a total of one hundred forty-seven chickens. We had a culling process the last few months, which is why I'm trying to purchase a new batch of chickens. I'm really trying my best to add chickens before the new school year starts. This small business helped us a lot with our daily needs. Running this kind of business is not easy. Especially since we are busy at work. We have learned the different processes and techniques needed to grow the business.
My wife and I are patiently waiting for the realization of our dreams. We know that someday we can taste the fruit of our labor. We might encounter a lot of difficulties, but we believe that those will just become part of the history of our progress. Let's be positive now and then.
That's all for today. Thank you for reading. Til my next blog.
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What a hardworking kids they are. Grabbing the opportunities of earning ao that they can use it on their studies. I really admire that kond of people. And what an amazing poultry you have po. Cleanliness ia really important sin when it comes to this. And you are doing great on taking care of tour poultry. And surely, soon all your effort will be paid off later. Basta tiyagaan lang talaga
I just offered them to stay in our house during their college years. I want to help them achieve their dream career. The last working scholar I had, who took care of our dear Jehoia, will no longer continue her studies. Even if I asked her to finish it, her parents wanted her to stop studying, and I have nothing to do with it. I just hope these kids will do their best to reach their goal. I am always willing to help and support them.
Thank you for the kind words. I hope it will be sooner so that I can share some with those in need. 🫶
That's really sweet of you po. Things like that is surely a big deal for them, lalo it is part of their planned future. It's too bad that the other one had ro stop studying. Nakakalungkor na matigil ang pangarap nang ganyan, esp it is their own parents who stop it. But I hope, di sila mawalan nang pag asa, I'm sure kapag may time and kaya pa, pwede ulit nilang ituloy yan.
I always help those learners who are interested to finish their studies. I know how it feels na walang malapitan for a support makapagtapos lang ng pag-aaral. It's painful for me that she needs to stop. But I always tell her if there would be a time she can finish it, she must do it.
That's just so amazing sir @cup-bearer!
Those youngsters are also very hardworking. I like how they're making ways to earn money for their education. The kids in the city...hayyy most of them just ask for money from their parents without realizing how hard it is to make money.
Your chicken farm is growing so well! I also learned a lot about how to get rid of flies. Nice work!
Yes @wittyzell. I really appreciate their will to enroll in college. I just hope I can have more resources in the future so that I can afford all their needs.
I need to take risks to grow this business. I have a lot of monthly dues. 😅🤣 The fly bait powder is very effective. I bought it from Shopee.
Thank you for the support @hivepakistan and @wittyzell. Have a nice day! God bless. 🫶
Congratulations sir, your business starts to grow already. Time will come, you need to hire more helpers for the job. This is also my dream business. Thanks for sharing. Still need to know more tips about poultry raising/laying.
Thanks @macben. One day, you can have your own poultry farm too. Just be careful when trusting people. Not everyone who celebrates small wins with you is true. Sometimes they are the ones who do their best to put us down. This is a very big problem of ours right now.
Noted sir @cup-bearer . Thanks for the reminder. Pinoy problems. Crab mentality be like🤣
I really want to have a farm business pero kulang sa tao T_T
It's really hard to look for trustworthy individuals who will take charge of the business. But I hope you can have it too, at the perfect time.
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You've got this @cup-bearer! Keep putting in the effort and you'll reach your target in no time.
That's is super awesome, kuya! Lagi cguro fried chicken ulam naten jan ah! hehe. More power to your business po!
Egss lang muna inuulam. Hehe It's not culling season for our chickens. Thank you @bloghound. 🫶
Cool beans!
Anytime po, @cup-bearer
tagal ko ng gustong gawing business to if ever I have the chance at kapag maypuhunan na hehe. God bless your business po, sana lumago pa.
I hope you can start your own in His perfect time @teacherlynlyn. I hope it will. There are many challenges we are facing right now. But I pray. 🫶