From a distance, Shao Yunduan could observe a flock of chickens roaming within the enclosure, their movements occasionally intercepted by the fishing nets. Every so often, the air was filled with the resonant crowing of roosters.
"…I made inquiries specifically about villagers skilled in poultry farming. They hired workers for two taels of silver a month and dispatched three clever assistants to provide aid. They've also been learning some valuable techniques. This old man is truly competent. He's been tending to these chickens since they were mere chicks. When he acquired them, there were just as many as there are now. Once they mature, we can acquire more…"
Qiao Xuan had determined the appropriate size for each chicken farm, each accommodating up to 6,000 chickens. However, it was still too early for that scale of operation.
Additionally, several mu of land remained at the base of the chicken farms, designated for cultivating vegetables to feed the poultry.
