FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Provide Chicks & Educational Training
My Pet Chicken has partnered with Unto to provide families in tough places with chicks and hope, and we invite you to join us.
Food Insecurity is at an All-Time High
Millions of people worldwide struggle to access the nutrition they need to survive and thrive. To help provide a sustainable food source for families in the toughest places, Unto supplies chicks, along with training and resources on how to raise them.
Unto poultry workshops serve people in some of the toughest places on earth. The majority of people in these areas face significant economic challenges, lack the nutrition they need to survive and thrive and most have never heard about Jesus.
Your gift today will help provide a sustainable solution to the persistent problem of hunger. By providing chicks, as well as training and resources, you will help meet the nutritional needs of families. And introduce unreached people to Jesus!
You can help provide those suffering with lifesaving nutrition and introduce them to eternal hope. Just $20 provides one family with chicks and gives them the opportunity to hear about the Creator!
Would you consider a generous gift to provide chicks and a sustainable solution to hunger for those living in the toughest places?
Common Questions
The goal of the chicken workshops are education and empowerment for a community that currently has backyard chickens but struggles with many challenges and to turn a profit.
There is no single required coop design. Participants are trained on a variety of coop options based on their environment and available resources. In some cases, mobile coops may be recommended.
Participants are trained to create feed using locally available ingredients and resources. Guidance is provided on proper nutritional balance, including recommended percentages of protein and grain, so families can sustainably produce their own feed.
Eggs may be used in several ways depending on the family’s needs and ministry goals. They can be eaten for nutrition, sold for income generation, and/or incubated (if fertilized) to help expand and sustain the flock.
Chicken breeds vary by country and are selected based on what is locally available and best suited for the environment. We often select a dual-purpose breed to give low-income farmers the dignity of choice.
Local partners and hosts who understand their communities’ needs invite participants and identify the individuals and families who would benefit most from the program.
Starter supplies may include items such as feeders, waterers, fencing materials, and other basic equipment needed to care for the chickens. All program participants also receive chicks after completing the training. The host location also receives an incubator.
Yes. One of the program’s goals is sustainability and multiplication, allowing families to grow their flocks and, in some cases, share chicks with others in their community. This is why we supply an incubator and train a local leader to operate a hatchery center to serve the community.
Medicine is not typically provided. However, participants receive training on proper chicken care, disease prevention, and how to identify and respond to common health concerns. Vaccinations for disease prevention and natural remedies with local ingredients are taught to the community.
The chicks are typically less than one week old and have been vaccinated prior to distribution, or will be vaccinated during follow-up with each family. All chicks are sourced locally within the country where the program is implemented.