Times of Eswatini

First-time broiler farmer

- BY MTHOBISI BUTHELEZI

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?? (Courtesy pics) ?? It may be hard to start a project of your own, especially looking after such fragile animals on a day-to-day basis.
(Courtesy pics) It may be hard to start a project of your own, especially looking after such fragile animals on a day-to-day basis.
?? ?? Themba Dlamini is keen on keeping his business afloat and growing it to be one of the biggest in his region, nationwide­h. and hopes of expanding it
Themba Dlamini is keen on keeping his business afloat and growing it to be one of the biggest in his region, nationwide­h. and hopes of expanding it
?? ?? To prevent wastage and soiling, feeders should be half-full.
To prevent wastage and soiling, feeders should be half-full.
?? ?? The farmer ventured into broilers business because he felt there was a demand in his area.
The farmer ventured into broilers business because he felt there was a demand in his area.

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