Breeders In Semeru Forced To Sell Layer Chickens

LUMAJANG - Layer chicken farmers in Sumbersari Hamlet, Supiturang Village, Lumajang Regency, East Java, were forced to sell laying hens that are still productive due to damaged chicken coops affected by hot clouds falling from Mount Semeru. One of the layer chicken breeders in Sumbersari Hamlet, Supiturang Village, Pronojiwo District , Jali (50) said the current condition of the chicken coop was destroyed due to the impact of the highest mountain ash on the island of Java which occurred on December 4. Instead of these chickens dying, I sell them," said Jali, quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 9.

Jali explained that he has approximately 700 laying hens which are currently still productive. The laying hens have only been producing for about two months with the previous results being quite good. He was forced to sell the chicken at a low price. Jali's chickens were sold at a price of Rp. 35,000 per head to be slaughtered and not to be re-treated as laying hens. The chickens were sold because currently Jali is no longer able to take care of the chickens because it is also difficult to buy feed.

Jali said that instead of the chickens dying because they were not cared for, he chose to sell them. He hopes that the 700 chickens can be sold so that he and his family can earn income during a disaster like this one. Later, we will get a little money to pay off the debt,” he said. He added that at this time someone had bought a number of his laying hens. A person who does not want to be named gave money worth Rp. 2.1 million. The buyer ordered Jali to distribute the chicken he bought to residents who were in need and were affected by the ashes of Mount Semeru. people in need and stricken by disaster. This is a mandate, I will carry it out," he said. Mount Semeru emitted hot clouds of avalanches on December 4, 2021, which led to Besuk Kobokan, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, at approximately 15.20 WIB. The Umbulan area in Sumbersari Hamlet was severely affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. It was recorded that 20 hectares of agricultural land were damaged and dozens of houses were heavily damaged. In addition, hundreds of residents also had to evacuate due to the disaster.