Starting a Roadrunner (indigenous) poultry project is one of the smartest and lowest-risk ways to enter farming in Zimbabwe.

These birds are hardy, more disease-tolerant, and cheaper to feed than commercial broilers, and when done correctly, they deliver steady income with very low capital.

At Kyee Chickens and Hatcheries, we don’t just sell chicks — we guide farmers from start-up to growth.

 1️. Start Right: Improved Indigenous Breeds

Avoid slow-growing village chickens if you want a business. We recommend improved roadrunner breeds that grow faster, lay more eggs, and still keep the traditional taste the market prefers:

              •            Boschveld Chickens – very hardy, excellent for meat and eggs

             

•            Potchefstroom Koekoek – strong dual-purpose bird (good meat and egg production)

             

•            Black Australorp – known for large brown eggs and good body weight

 

📌 Kyee Chickens & Hatcheries assists farmers with breed selection based on location, budget, and production goals.

 

2️⃣ Keep Infrastructure Simple (Don’t Over-Invest)

You do not need expensive buildings to succeed.

              •            Use local materials: gum poles, strong local timber, wire mesh

              •            Roofing can be iron sheets or grass thatch

              •            Prioritise ventilation and security, not beauty

              •            Stock about 5–10 birds per square metre

              •            Provide a large fenced run for scavenging

 

📌 We advise farmers not to overspend on infrastructure — birds matter more than buildings.

 

3️⃣ Cut Feed Costs the Smart Way

Feed is the biggest cost, but roadrunners allow flexibility.

              •            Let birds free-range during the day

              •            Use commercial Roadrunner Starter only for the first 4–6 weeks

              •            Then supplement with crushed maize (mapere), sunflower, sorghum

              •            Kitchen leftovers like vegetable peels and sadza can be used responsibly

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📌 Kyee Chickens & Hatcheries provides feeding guidance to help farmers reduce costs without slowing growth.

 

4️⃣ Use Local & Affordable Medicines

Roadrunners respond well to simple, locally available remedies when used correctly.

              •            Aloe Vera (Gavakava): immune booster in drinking water

              •            Garlic & onions: improve appetite and general health

              •            Ash & sand baths: help control external parasites

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⚠️ Important: Local remedies support health but do not replace vaccination, especially against Newcastle Disease.

 

5️⃣ Start Small & Grow Naturally

If capital is limited:

              •            Start with a small breeding group

              •            Use broody hens to hatch eggs naturally

              •            Later upgrade to a small incubator or hatch eggs through a hatchery

 

📌 We help farmers plan growth stages instead of borrowing heavily.

📍 Get Support from Kyee Chickens & Hatcheries

Address: 54 Selous Avenue, Corner 6th Street, Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone: 0719 502 010 / +263 7 7747 0905
Website: www.kyeechickens.co.zw

🟢 Our Commitment

We believe indigenous poultry should be:

✔ Affordable to start
✔ Easy to manage
✔ Supported with practical advice
✔ Built using local solutions

 

👉 Kyee Chickens & Hatcheries — supplying improved roadrunner breeds, practical farmer guidance, and sustainable poultry solutions for Zimbabwe.