Chapter 42 – The Matrices of Quinta Nicy
With the decision made, Salimo wasted no time. His mentor, Ernesto, made the connection with Quinta Nicy, where the PROSPERAR program provided breeding stock for young entrepreneurs. The rule was simple: the young person received the birds today and repaid the cost in small installments over 12 months.
On the morning of the delivery, Salimo barely slept. When he arrived at the farm, he saw the birds lined up: Boschveld chickens with their colorful feathers, the black and robust Australorp chickens, and the imposing Sasso rooster, standing out in the middle.
Ernesto explained calmly:
"Remember: it's not just about picking them up and taking them away. You have to take good care of these birds. Hygiene, food, and attention. Every fertile egg depends on your commitment."“
He signed a small reimbursement agreement and received the birds. There were only nine in total — 6 Boschveld, 2 Australorp, and 1 Sasso rooster — but to him, they seemed like a whole army. He placed them in the new coop and spent hours watching them, trying to learn their every movement.
That night, Salimo felt the weight of responsibility. He was no longer just a young dreamer; now he had a living legacy under his care. And he had a commitment to Quinta Nicy—not only to pay what he owed, but to prove that he was capable of transforming those birds into a future.
A practical lesson for the young reader: committing to support programs requires seriousness. Taking good care of the initial matrices is the foundation for the entire business.
