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The provincial government of Bulacan and the Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed a total of 462 free-range chickens to 66 Bulakenyo farmers during the Animal Distribution Program held in the capitol compound of the City of Malolos on Thursday, June 2.

Feeding chickens with the proper amount of nutrients will help them grow and fuel them for normal body functions. In feeding native chickens, the free-range method is recommended wherein chickens are given space to freely roam and eat on their own. Native chickens can thrive under minimal care through this method, but supplemental feeding can be considered to help chickens attain their nutrient requirements.

Multinational food and agriculture firm Cargill has started commercial operation of its first basemix plant in Mindanao in a bid to take advantage of the demand for high-quality and safe animal nutrition solutions for hogs and chicken.

Many families go into farming for several reasons. The most common one is to find a source of income and food. But some families also farm to find an activity that brings them closer together while connecting with nature. 

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Philippines in March 2020, many people were forced to reevaluate their situation and find another source of income that will help them stay afloat amidst the global health risk.

It is a prevailing belief that the chickens lived longer back then for they were a symbol of wealth and beauty and were raised for cockfighting. Another research suggests that they are linked to deities, and possibly even worshipped then.

Raising chickens at home may sound overwhelming, but it will be fun and easy as long as you love what you’re doing. Before anything else, research the local ordinance and regulations that may be involved in raising chickens in your area.

When raising poultry, one option on raising them is by allowing them to thrive in natural conditions where they can roam and forage in a secure area. This is called free-range farming. 

When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants which could be used for personal consumption. A couple decided to take a different approach and invested in chickens instead. 

Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi Domingo. They started the farm in hopes of creating a self-sustainable chicken meat and egg production initially for their household consumption. 

Chickens are the main source of some dinner table essentials such as eggs and meat. To meet the large demand of products, most chicken farms breed their chickens indoors in wire cages or similar conditions to properly manage the layers or broilers.