Gansu farmers earned 400000 yuan in the way of raising chickens under the forest to make money last year.

"I used to go out to work with others, and I can't earn much money a year. Now I start my own business on my own doorstep. Taking advantage of this gully woodland, I fenced more than 28000 chickens last year, with a net income of more than 400,000 yuan." When it comes to the income of raising chickens under the forest, the director of the farm, Zheng Fucheng, is very excited. "the more than 12000 chickens I raise this year will be out in more than a month. It is estimated that they will still be able to earn 300000 yuan."

There was no one in the forest, but the crow of chickens was heard. When I came to the Hongjing forest chicken farming cooperative located in the middle of Yuanzheng Village, Chengguan Town, Zhenyuan County, I saw groups of native chickens, some chasing, some looking for food, and some standing on the branches singing loudly. Raising chickens under the forest has become a unique scenery in the mountains.

"I used to go out to work with others, and I can't earn much money a year. Now I start my own business on my own doorstep. Taking advantage of this gully woodland, I fenced more than 28000 chickens last year, with a net income of more than 400,000 yuan." When it comes to the income of raising chickens under the forest, the director of the farm, Zheng Fucheng, is very excited. "the more than 12000 chickens I raise this year will be out in more than a month. It is estimated that they will still be able to earn 300000 yuan."

Speaking of his entrepreneurial experience, Zheng Fucheng told the reporter that by chance, he learned that the income from the development of under-forest farming in Wanggou Circle Village, Guoyuan Township was very good. After investigation, comparison and demonstration, it is found that the topographic characteristics of his home are also suitable for the development of native chickens under the forest, and native chickens are easy to raise, strong disease resistance and good market. In October 2014, he invested more than 800,000 yuan to build a 1013 mu chicken farm on his doorstep and built a chicken house of 350square meters. This year, he invested another 400000 yuan, transferred 1000 mu of land, sorted out the breeding area, and cultivated 1000 mu of seedling forest.

"my farm is located halfway up the mountain, facing the Ruhe River, with high vegetation coverage, wide terrain, good air and no pollution, so it is a good place for chickens. Free-range chickens mainly feed on weeds in woodland, supplemented by an appropriate amount of corn and wheat. Because of their ecological stocking, pure natural, pollution-free, delicious meat and good taste, free-range chickens are very popular in the market, especially some big hotels have extended olive branches to me. " Zheng Fucheng talked about his "getting Rich Sutra" while walking.

Zheng Fucheng calculated a bill. this year, 10000 of his 12000 chickens can be listed in September, with an average of 5 jin each. They can buy 23 yuan per jin when sold in Ningxia and other places, and each one can get a gross income of 120 to 130 yuan. After deducting the cost of about 90 yuan, each has a net income of 30 yuan, and these 10000 chickens can have a net income of more than 300,000 yuan. At the same time, under-forest farming not only solves the problem of idle woodland, but most importantly, free-range chicken farming in woodland has the advantages of low investment cost, quick effect, low labor intensity, simple feeding method, and can be raised by every household, which is a good way for the masses to get rich. Led by Zheng Fucheng, four households in the same village have begun to invest in raising chickens. "driven by Zheng Fucheng, I have raised 1000 animals this year. After working hard for more than half a year, I will have a profit for another month, and it seems that I can earn more than 30,000 yuan." Cao, a villager, said happily.

Zheng Fucheng said: "next, I plan to drive 20 surrounding households to breed meat miscellaneous and red feathered chickens, with 1000 chickens per household and a net income of about 40,000 yuan at a time. At the same time, we should introduce modern feeding equipment and management models, and implement scientific breeding. Form a set of green breeding, epidemic prevention, training, sales as one of the comprehensive agricultural breeding base, create their own brand, and broaden the road to wealth."