Starting Local Chicken Farming in Uganda 1. Why local chickens? • They’re hardy (by resist diseases better than broilers/layers). • Feed on cheap, locally available stuff (maize bran, food leftovers, greens, termites). • There’s high demand for local chicken meat & eggs — especially in hotels, restaurants, and during festive seasons. • You don’t need big capital to start. 2. How much capital to start small? Let’s say you start with 50 local chicks (day-old or 1 month old): • Chicks (50 @ UGX 3,0