Chapter 37 – The Bigger Backyard and the Fattening
As the plan began to take shape, Salimo and Hamza realized that one important piece was still missing. Fertile eggs would hatch into chicks, but… where would they fatten all those birds? Salimo's backyard was small, and Hamza's house didn't have enough space.
That's when they remembered Beto, a friend known for his good nature and for helping his father grow vegetables. His house had a large backyard, shaded by mango trees and space to set up open thickets.
The two of them went to him and shared the idea. Beto listened in silence, scratched his head, and then smiled: — “You guys keep the eggs and the incubator. I'll handle the fattening. I've always enjoyed taking care of animals. If we work together, we all win.”
The partnership was complete: Salimo would provide fertile eggs, Hamza would hatch them into chicks using the incubator, and Beto would take care of fattening them until the birds were ready for market.
Later, under the guidance of the PROSPERAR program at Quinta Nicy, they realized that this model was not only practical but also sustainable: each person focused on what they were best equipped to do. It was like assembling a chain, where each link made the whole stronger.
Practical lesson for the young reader: assess the resources available to the community. If you don't have the space, look for someone who does. Often, the solution lies in joining forces.
Tu Podes: Um quintal vazio pode ser transformado num campo fértil de oportunidades.
