Irene starts by caring for day-old chicks, ensuring they receive care, food and medicine for two months. Her well-ventilated yard, high-quality feed, and attention contribute to their healthy growth. With around 200 chicks, Irene invests in their well-being, at a cost of around 15 kwa (45p) per chick. At two months old, the chicks are fully grown and ready to be sold. Irene sells each fully-grown broiler chicken for around 90-100 kwa (£2.70-£3).
As a single parent, Irene faced financial struggles after her husband passed away. Seeing friends thrive with MicroLoan’s help, she joined a month ago. Through training, she learned essential business management skills, including marketing, savings for loan payments, and upfront cash payment strategies.
A 3,000 kwa (£90) loan eased Irene’s financial burdens, helping her cover her water and electricity bills, and essential costs for her chicken house. Irene’s future plans for her business include investing in infra-red lamps for safer chick heating, and diversifying with a fishpond for bream farming. She envisions another loan supporting these ventures and expanding her vegetable and fruit cultivation at home.
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