Dry and air out the building. Place 2 to 4 inches of wood shavings, straw or other litter material on the floor. Place a cardboard fence around the brooding area to confine the chickens to the heat ...

The energy efficient jiko works in such a way that the heat that is used for cooking also warms up the chicks brooder. [PHOTOS: JAMES MUNYEKI] Thomas Gichuru was out to make a difference.