A poultry farmer in Kericho has embarked on a rare supplementary feeding method for his chicken breeding venture to address the challenges of skyrocketing commercial poultry feeds prices by using black soldier flies (BSF).
Silas Kipruto, 34, a resident of Chepkubei village within Belgut sub-county in Kericho County is using BSF that is a sustainable source of proteins for his chicken, slashing his feeding costs and ensuring the birds fetch better prices.
When KNA visited his farm christened the Palace Farm which is on a one acre of land, Kipruto's chicken farm had around 500 improved kienyeji birds in various stages of breeding housed in six litter systems with adequate natural light and ventilation with portable bell drinkers and hanging portable feeders.
He also has eight solar panels that generate 800 watts of electricity providing sufficient warmth for his chicken and lighting too during the night.
