For villagers in South India, owning a chicken is like insuring against a rainy day. During the day, free-roaming country chickens forage for themselves. Eggs are left to hatch to supplement the flock (and some eggs also supplement the family´s diet). At night they require protection from ravenous hyenas, foxes, civet cats and mongooses. Sudden, unexpected medical bills can be met by selling a chicken. In districts where doctors accept payment by fowl, 2 chickens are equivalent to annual health insurance for a whole family. How much? £20 buys a snoop-proof coop and 5 live chickens.
Delivery through Goats for Peace (r) and local NGOs
4031 - Chicken bank
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