The G.R.O. Grannies welcomed G.R.O. members and the community to a Friday afternoon celebration to officially ‘open’ their new chicken coop!  Outfitted with locally-sourced insulation, new electrical wiring connected to hydro-power electricity, and rodent/weather proofed, the Grannies are ready to welcome their next new batch of chicks on August 1.  The new installations will allow the grannies to raise their day-old broilers in a secure, warm and rodent free location, decreasing mortality rates and increasing production (and profits).  The insulation and electrical wiring are keys to their success, as broiler chicks need to be kept at 96 degree temperatures.  Previously, the Grannies had relied on paraffin heaters ( a major fire threat) and had major rodent infestations that destroyed most of their food stores and spread disease.

They will hold an official ‘opening ceremony’ with their project beneficiaries later in August and will invite the community at large to view their unique poultry facility model for Lesotho.  The Grannies will begin their poultry production raising 200 chicks per month, with profits going to support the orphaned, chronically ill and elderly in their community.  Support their work by visiting www.grofoundation.org

With many thanks to Sharon Oatway and Verequest whose contribution made this construction possible.

Pre construction

Pre construction

Facility post-construction

Facility post construction

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