How to Raise Indigenous Local Chickens for Profits

Indigenous chicken farming is one of the oldest and most widespread livestock production systems across Africa. Millions of rural households depend on native chickens as an important source of food security, household income, and cultural value. Unlike commercial poultry breeds that require high investment and intensive management, indigenous chickens are naturally adapted to local environmental conditions and traditional farming systems. Across Africa, smallholder farmers raise indigenous chickens using simple production systems where birds scavenge for insects, grains, weeds, and household food leftovers. This system allows…