SDS promotes Big Poultry Farming as a commercial and scalable livestock development model aimed at increasing rural income, improving nutrition security, and strengthening the poultry value chain through organized and sustainable production systems.

Big Poultry Farming refers to large-scale poultry production units where birds are reared in controlled housing systems with scientific management practices. The model focuses on high productivity, disease control, efficient feed utilization, and consistent market supply of eggs and meat.

Under SDS initiatives, poultry farms are developed with emphasis on modern infrastructure such as deep litter systems, cage systems, proper ventilation, biosecurity measures, and automated feeding and watering systems. This ensures better bird health, reduced mortality, and improved production efficiency.

The program supports farmers and rural entrepreneurs through training on breed selection, vaccination schedules, feed management, and disease prevention techniques. Special attention is given to hygiene, biosecurity protocols, and regular veterinary support to ensure sustainable production.

Big Poultry Farming also strengthens the value chain system, including input supply (feed and chicks), production, processing, packaging, and market linkage. This helps farmers achieve better price realization and reduces dependence on middlemen.

The model contributes significantly to employment generation, women empowerment, and agribusiness development in rural areas.

Program Interventions

• Establishment of large-scale poultry farming units
• Training on scientific poultry management practices
• Supply of high-quality chicks, feed, and veterinary support
• Development of biosecurity and disease control systems
• Infrastructure support (housing, cages, feeders, water systems)
• Market linkage and value chain development

Impact

• Increased poultry meat and egg production
• Enhanced income generation for rural farmers
• Improved nutritional security through protein availability
• Growth of rural agribusiness and entrepreneurship
• Strengthened organized poultry sector

Overview

Big Poultry Farming under SDS supports the transition from traditional backyard poultry to commercial-scale production systems, ensuring sustainable livestock development, improved farmer income, and strengthened rural economy through efficient poultry value chains.