Ms. Cao Thi Huong's family in Nghia Phuc commune, Tan Ky district, is one of the poor households in the area. At the end of 2023, Ms. Huong received 50 black chickens as support from the sustainable poverty reduction program in Tan Ky district.
Since receiving the chicks, Ms. Huong has diligently cared for her flock of chickens, and they are now entering the stage where they can be sold.
Ms. Huong said: "My family has never raised this breed of chicken before, so when we received the support, we were quite worried, fearing that the chickens wouldn't be used to the weather and climate here. However, after following the breeding process as instructed by the district and commune agricultural officials, our flock of chickens gradually adapted and grew well. Especially, even though it was our first experiment, the survival rate of this breed is very high. My family received 50 chickens, and after more than 3 months of care, only one chicken got sick and died; the rest are all healthy."
Ms. Huong's family is one of 39 households receiving support for raising commercial black chickens in Nghia Phuc commune, Tan Ky district. This model is part of the 2023 project on diversifying livelihoods and developing poverty reduction models, under the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction in the district.
Accordingly, the households receiving support are poor and near-poor households in Nghia Phuc commune. Each household receives 50 black chicks, 21 days old, that have been vaccinated according to regulations to ensure the chickens meet health standards and are free from disease. The total investment of the project is nearly 300 million VND, of which the State provides 244 million VND. The project aims to equip poor and near-poor households with knowledge and techniques in chicken farming and provide them with capital to develop livestock farming, create jobs, and increase income, contributing to sustainable poverty reduction.
According to observations and assessments by Tan Ky district, this is a valuable chicken breed, resistant to disease, characterized by its black meat and bones, low fat content, firm and flavorful meat, and high survival rate of 95-98% despite being newly introduced for trial breeding in a new area.
In particular, the market for black chickens is very favorable, with many traders, organizations, and individuals placing large orders. Chickens ready for sale fetch prices ranging from 140,000 to 160,000 VND/kg, weighing between 1.5 and 2 kg.
During the discussion, Mr. Nguyen Van Thuc, Vice Chairman of the Tan Ky District People's Committee, stated: Although the black chicken farming model is still in its experimental phase, it has yielded clear economic benefits, and therefore the locality will expand this model in the future. In addition, the district has directed the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the communes implementing the model to regularly monitor and support farmers to ensure the stable growth of this black chicken breed. Importantly, poor and near-poor households receiving support should focus on using this income for reinvestment and restocking, thereby achieving sustainable poverty reduction and maximizing the effectiveness and original purpose of the project.
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