In this Agrodok, we mainly refer to the extensive and semi-intensive farming. Intensive farming with . battery cages will not be treated. When chickens are free to roam and scavenge, we talk about exten- sive, free-range chicken farms. The level of capital and labour invest- ment is low. Housing is not important. Intensive systems, developed for specialised breeds, are estimated to be in use for about 30% of the poultry population in Africa. These are mainly found in and around urban areas with good markets for eggs and chicken meat. Intensive chicken farms require more investment of both capital and labour,.
