Firstly, the blog title "Building a new swiftlet farm" is no longer appropriate. I gave it some thought and changed it to "My Swiftlet Farms".
One of my intention is to learn about swiftlet behavior and explore new techniques in swiftlet farming. So it is also a platform to experiment and advance the state of art with a more scientific approach. My guess is many would love to do the same.
Many of us are aware Pak Agung of Indonesia has bred swiftlets in captivity for many years. There are valid arguments against it and I don't subscribe to it either. I truly believe these birds should be left to be free and feed in the wild.
There are also success stories in cultivating insects as supplements to their diets. There is much to learn and experiment in this regard.
Next on my agenda is to build a feeding room as an annex and connect to the farm house via an "aero-bridge".
To observe the birds, a rest house is also built 50m away. Full view of the birds around the farm can be observed from here in comfort.
Nice view too from the toilet, isn't it?
I also wish to develop the farm environment into pleasant living space. Palms planted at the driveway entrance.
Trees large & small began to take their spots. More than 50 trees have been planted recently. Water to the trees are fed from the roof pool (not part of my original plan).
The land here is fertile and ideal for sustainable living and I intend to go organic. A variety of fruits and veggies will be cultivated along with fishes & shrimps in the ponds.
To have a sanctuary here away from urban living is a dream come true!
3 comments:
Oh, I am glad that you now updated your blog. Seem like you are doing well with many birds flying around the entrance. Congratulations!It's a very good and encouraging start.
Thanks for your words of encouragement, Tweeter.
Understand you are venturing into this too! Good luck.
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