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Women-run poultry group in Hillcrest doubles its flock in a year

Twelve members of a fictional self-help group now keep 2,400 birds and sell eggs to three towns.

Women-run poultry group in Hillcrest doubles its flock in a year
Photo: Illustration: Furrowline Farm (synthetic)

The group started with one shared shed and a small bank loan.

Members take turns for feeding, cleaning and record keeping.

They say the steady egg income pays for school fees and seed.

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