J E L Poultry Farm

Out here at J E L Poultry Farm, the day starts way before the sun even thinks about coming up. We are located near the post office in Boradi, right in the Shirpur taluka. It’s a lot of work keeping track of everything, especially with the birds needing constant attention. My boots are usually covered in dust or feathers by nine in the morning, but that’s just part of the life we chose. We spend most of our time checking the feed and making sure the water lines are clear. The noise can get pretty loud sometimes when all the chickens start going at once, but you get used to it after a few weeks. It’s not a clean or quiet job, and the smell is definitely something you notice if you aren't from around here. We don't have fancy offices or air conditioning, just the sheds and the storage rooms for the supplies. Most of the people working here are from the local villages nearby, so we all know each other well. We talk about the rain or how the market prices are shifting over tea in the afternoon. Boradi is a small place, so word travels fast if something is happening. We just try to keep the farm running steady without too much drama. It's honest work and it keeps us on our feet all day long. We just do what needs to be done.