10 days chicks for my chicken farm

Catherine

Nakuru, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Catherine

Member since

March 2021

On-time repayments

102 installments  •  68%

About Me

Hello,

My name is Catherine Wanjiku Rimui. I am a Kenyan national, currently resident in Nakuru County, within the larger Rift valley province, Kenya.

I am married to Mr. David Wanjohi and we have 4 children and one grandchild. Super exciting.

I am currently not employed, and it is only my husband who has been supporting the family, which can be difficult. I would therefore like to contribute and help my husband in meeting the needs of our family.

I have been doing kitchen gardening, leaning towards vegetables for subsistence use, and that has assisted in some of our expenses, where food and nutrition are involved.

Recently I have developed an interest in poultry rearing, and while I now have 10 chickens, I am looking to expand my brood and in the process make it an income-generating prospect.

I am excited to start this phase of my life, seeing that at my age, formal employment is off the table. I would be happy to apply my time and strength to this project, and with your help, I will be able to contribute to raising our family.

I am a firstborn to my parents, and I hail from a polygamous setting, meaning I have very many brothers and Sisters. Almost 20 in number! Our family reunions are therefore usually full of fun and laughter, as is typical with large gatherings, it's literally a clan.

I am therefore happy to be incorporated into the Zidisha family, which is global, and founded on principles of kindness, generosity, trust, and confidence. We are indeed each other's keepers, and that is humbling. I remain entirely grateful.
Looking forward to walking this journey together.

My Business

Hello again,

I am looking to expand my chicken rearing project starting with broiler chicken to sell chicken meat, and later expand to incorporate layers.

Later on, with proper equipment, I will also be able to sell chicks to other persons involved in poultry farming to rear for meat and eggs.

I will need to build chicken houses, buy chicken food, ensure there's medicine at hand, and feeding/watering equipment.

There will also be a need for a thermostat to regulate and maintain viable temperatures for hatching chicks.

Loan Proposal

Hello,

I intend to buy 30, 10 days old chicks, to kickstart my project.

I will rear the same to maturity whereafter I can sell the same. I intend to stary with broilers purely for meat, layer I could expand into rearing layers as well.

I will buy the 30 chicks at KES 100 per chick, and the remaining KES 2700 will go towards the feeding of the chicks.

Income Source

Hi,

I believe I will be able to meet my repayments because currently have about 10 full-grown chickens that when no other alternatives are available can be sold so as to realize the loan funds.

Secondly, my husband is employed full time, and the income though meager, can be squeezed to meet our needs and also meet our repayment obligations.

Thank you.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$51.00

Date disbursed

Mar 11, 2021

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

6 weeks

Lenders

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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  • Catherine    Jan 16, 2024

    Dear Zidisha,

    I am reducing the installment amount for me to be able to meet the repayments comfortably without struggle, and without compromising my other obligations.

    Catherine

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  • Catherine    Dec 28, 2023

    Dear Zidisha,

    I need to adjust the repayment amount to enable me to comfortably meet the installments. Things are a little tight at the moment. We trust that the situation shall soon improve.

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  • Catherine    Dec 15, 2023

    I had reduced instalment amount and it only reflected on one repayment. Thereduction is so asto meet my obligations comfortably.

    Regards

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  • Catherine    Dec 6, 2023

    I just received the loan and all the funds are still tied up into the project

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  • Catherine    Nov 22, 2023

    Dear Zidisha.

    Accept my gratitude. It is indeed true that we are stronger together. I will be back with updates as how the business is doing. Thank you for restoring hope.

    I will, with the funds be able to have enough chicken feed to get by, even as we monitor the economy and the overall escalating cost of living. There are better days ahead for sure.

    Thank you most sincerely.

    Catherine.

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  • Stephen    Nov 12, 2023

    With determination you'll cracking it

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  • Catherine    Nov 9, 2023

    Dear Zidisha,

    The economy has not been the best over the past couple of months. But we are all doing our best to stay positive. We have to wake up and put our best foot forward.

    Lets press forward.

    Thank you all for the support.

    Catherine.

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  • Catherine    Aug 20, 2023

    My poultry is doing abit slow due to the current cold season. Thus it is not a permanent situation. I believe they would be up again very soon.
    Thanks.

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  • Catherine    Jun 14, 2023

    Hello Zidisha,

    Thank you for the funding.I will make the investment and keep you updated.

    I am grateful.

    Catherine.

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  • Betty    Jun 13, 2023

    All the very best in this journey Catherine.

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  • Grace    Jun 13, 2023

    All the best

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  • Mary    Jun 11, 2023

    Hi Catheerine!
    This is Pstr Maria your Funder from Lsk Zambia. Praying for the growth of your Project.

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  • Lawrence    Jun 6, 2023

    All the best

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  • Annisa    Jun 5, 2023

    Keep fighting

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  • Catherine    Jun 5, 2023

    Dear Zidisha,

    This is my 5th loan application and you have walked with me in maintaining my small chicken farm especially in the economic crunch being faced in my country. I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Catherine

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  • Catherine    Jan 25, 2023

    Thank you! The funds will go a long way in making my venture a success. I shall note to keep you all well updated.

    I trust this will turn out to be my best year yet, an opportunity to grow my chicken project and provide for my family. I will be in a position to buiy chicken feed in bulk and this will ensure provision without the panic of not having enough to sustain the chicken.

    I am grateful.

    Catherine.

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  • Catherine    Jan 25, 2023

    Hi,
    Thank you for the funding. I shall kee you guys updated!
    Catherine.

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  • Emmanuel    Jan 16, 2023

    Good Luck

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  • Supatra Gill    Jan 15, 2023

    I hope your new chicken venture is fruitful!

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  • Catherine    Jan 11, 2023

    Dear Zidisha,

    I wish to sincerely thank you for the help in building a poultry farm business from scratch. I am so grateful.
    The funds assisted in purchasing poultry feed for my small chicken rearing business and this has gone a long way.

    Catherine.

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