Patricia Baluka, a 30-year-old mother of two, used to focus on growing maize and beans. She later decided to try poultry farming, using savings she had accumulated from a women’s savings group. Patricia saved money from selling her produce and eventually borrowed from the group to buy two local chickens.

By the time MUCOBADI (Multi Community-based Development Initiative) visited her, Patricia had grown her flock to five chickens. She was then invited to a two-week training organised by Enabel in Jinja. After completing the training, Patricia received 50 chicks, which were three weeks old, along with essential items such as a wheelbarrow, a spade, drinkers, and feeders.

“They asked me to prepare a place for the chickens, and by the time they brought them, I was ready,” Patricia explains.

She appreciates the regular visits and veterinary services provided to ensure her poultry business is on the right track.

Patricia rears the chickens for both eggs and meat. Her goal is to allow her hens to lay eggs and hatch chicks before she begins selling, ensuring she retains high-quality chickens for her business.

So far, Patricia has faced minimal challenges, aside from occasional coughs among her hens. With the help of veterinary services, she has been able to treat them promptly.

Patricia is optimistic about growing her poultry farm and is determined to build a sustainable business that supports her family.