Community Poultry Project

About this project

✅ Project Overview:

Community Poultry Project – Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA), Central Region

In 2023, EA. Aquaye Farms Ltd partnered with the KEEA Municipal Assembly to implement a Community Poultry Project designed to empower rural households through small-scale poultry farming. The initiative aimed to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and create additional income-generating opportunities for underserved families.

The project began with the selection of 25 households across five rural communities. Each beneficiary received starter kits including:

• 200-day-old chicks (broilers and layers)

• Poultry feed for the first 6 weeks

• Drinkers and feeders

• Construction materials for mini coops

• Veterinary care and disease prevention packages

Farmers were trained by our team in poultry husbandry, feeding routines, vaccination schedules, and simple record-keeping. A rotating veterinary officer also visited farms weekly to monitor flock health and provide treatment when needed.

After a 12-week cycle, participating households saw:

• A 15–20% household income increase through egg sales and meat processing

• Improved household nutrition due to access to fresh eggs and poultry

• Increased youth interest in agribusiness, especially among school leavers

The project not only created a model for sustainable home-based agribusiness but also strengthened EA. Aquaye Farms Ltd's commitment to community-led development.