AKIPRESS.COM - Mamarasul Aidarov, a resident of Kara-Bak village in Batken district, has been breeding chickens for 20 years.

He started with 100 chickens, and now the number has grown to 2000.

"We opened a poultry farm on the outskirts of the village, away from people, due to the specific smell. It would be uncomfortable for villagers if the farm was within the settlement. I divided the chickens between my two sons, giving each 1000 chickens. I am now teaching them how to care for the birds. We get 700-800 eggs daily from 1000 chickens, which we sell to regular clients at a wholesale price of 10 soms per egg. This provides a good income for the family, as many in border villages are unemployed. We are considering expanding our business with government support or a special grant," Aidarov shared.

Aidarov mentioned that breeding chickens has its challenges.

"Chickens need timely feeding and watering, as they can be lost quickly. They are also easily infected with various diseases. Our chickens are kept in a mesh enclosure, preventing their feet from touching the ground, which helps avoid infections. We buy feed from trusted sources, which includes medicinal additives to keep the chickens healthy. Additionally, the poultry house must be warm and clean," the farmer explained.

Kara-Bak village is located on the border with Tajikistan.