Xia Liang had just hung up the phone with Wang Yin when she heard her grandfather return from outside, beaming with excitement. Curious, she went out of the room and saw her grandfather talking to her grandmother. Seeing Xia Liang, her grandfather exclaimed excitedly, "Xia Liang, I have an idea! Let's lease a piece of mountain land to raise chickens!"
Xia Liang was somewhat surprised, but also found the idea quite interesting. She asked her grandfather, "What's this about leasing a mountain to raise chickens?"
Grandpa explained, "Raising chickens on contracted mountain land means leasing a piece of mountain land and letting the chickens roam freely in the mountains. Chickens raised this way eat insects and grass, resulting in delicious meat and particularly nutritious eggs. Moreover, the government now has subsidy policies for ecological farming; as long as the scale reaches a certain standard, you can receive subsidies."
Xia Liang was very interested. She imagined chickens running around in the mountains and felt that such a lifestyle was both natural and healthy. She said to her grandfather, "This idea sounds good. We can go and check it out in person to see if there are any suitable mountain areas."
Grandpa nodded in agreement: "Yes, let's go take a look first. If conditions permit, we'll give it a try. This will not only bring us fresh ingredients, but also make our lives more fulfilling and interesting."
Xia Liang was filled with anticipation. She knew that if the plan to raise chickens on the mountain could be realized, their lives would be filled with more fun and change.
After deciding to lease the mountain for chicken farming, Xia Liang first contacted Wang Yin, hoping he could help her find some books and materials related to poultry farming. Wang Yin recommended several practical books, such as "The Complete Book of Chicken Farming Techniques," which details aspects such as chicken breed selection, site construction, feeding management, and disease prevention. In addition, Xia Liang also found some policies and feasibility reports on ecological farming online, which provided her with valuable information and guidance.
After confirming the feasibility of leasing mountain land for chicken farming, Xia Liang visited the home of local village officials and had in-depth discussions with them. She expressed her desire to lease mountain land for chicken farming and inquired in detail about relevant policy support and specific operational procedures. The village officials expressed their support for Xia Liang's idea, informing her that the government currently offers subsidies for ecological farming, and that as long as certain scale and standards are met, corresponding financial support can be obtained. The village officials also suggested that Xia Liang start small, gradually accumulate experience, and then expand the scale.
Xia Liang expressed her gratitude for the village officials' suggestions and decided to start with a small-scale trial. She believes that with her own efforts and the support of her family, the plan to raise chickens on the mountain will definitely succeed, not only bringing fresh ingredients to her family but also contributing to the economic development of the town.
Xia Liang knew that to raise chickens in the mountains, the first priority was to ensure that the chickens wouldn't escape and affect the crops of the surrounding villagers. Therefore, after deciding to lease the mountain for chicken farming, she immediately contacted a professional fencing installation company, scheduled an installation time, and provided detailed information about the area and terrain features of the mountain so that they could prepare suitable fencing materials and construction plans.
While waiting for the fence to be installed, Xia Liang didn't sit idle. Together with her grandparents, she conducted a site survey of the selected mountain area, planning the location of the chicken coop, the activity area, and the arrangement of the water source. She also made a special trip to the local animal husbandry and veterinary station to consult experts on disease prevention and control issues that might be encountered in raising chickens, and purchased some commonly used medicines and vaccines in case of emergency.
On the day the fence was installed, Xia Liang arrived at the mountain early. Watching the workers busily moving materials, driving piles, and laying netting, she was filled with anticipation and excitement. She frequently chatted with the workers to understand the installation details and precautions, ensuring the quality and safety of the fence.
After a day of intense construction, the fence was finally installed. Xia Liang stood high on the mountain, looking at the enclosed land before her, filled with a sense of accomplishment. She knew that this mountain would soon become the new home for her chickens, and also embody her hopes for ecological farming.
Next, Xia Liang began preparing for the construction of the chicken coop. She researched various chicken coop designs online and, considering the actual conditions of the mountainous area, discussed them with her grandparents, ultimately settling on a practical and environmentally friendly design. She contacted a local construction team, entrusted them with the construction work, and instructed them to strictly adhere to the design plan to ensure the quality and comfort of the chicken coop.
While constructing the chicken coop, Xia Liang didn't forget about purchasing the chickens. She made inquiries and found a reputable breeding farm, selecting a batch of healthy, high-quality chicks. She also consulted the farm's staff about transportation and initial rearing precautions to ensure the chicks arrived safely and healthily in the mountains.
With the completion of the chicken coop and the arrival of the chicks, Xia Liang's mountain chicken-raising plan officially began. Together with her grandparents, she carefully placed the chicks into the coop, watching them curiously explore their new environment and happily peck at the food, her heart filled with joy and satisfaction. She knew this was just the beginning; in the days to come, she and her grandparents would diligently care for these little lives, helping them thrive in this mountainous region and providing people with healthy and delicious eggs and chicken.
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