Poultry is important in the Sahel, as it is used in sacrifices and serves as exchange objects and source of income (Kondombo et al 2003). Livestock breeding at household level usually begins with hens. The hens are normally fed with household waste and sometimes with termites. The hens eat anything they can find near the house. One of the principal threats to poultry farming is Newcastle’s disease. There is a vaccine against this disease but the vaccine is rarely used.

An increased yield of millet also increases chicken’s access to food. Planting Acacia tumida trees could significantly contribute to improving chicken nutrition as the grains from this tree have a very high protein content.

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