The active participation of farmers will make the programme sustainable after the initial funding phase. The project is taking place in the villages, using traditionally kept indigenous species and the existing farming systems. Farmers are also decision-makers and in control of the breeding centres. Acquisition of breed stock (live birds and fertile eggs) from breeding centres and breeder farmers will include traditional stock-sharing systems, locally known as chipazga or chakhola. This ensures that farmers have access to the species they need. The contributory vaccination programme will be simple and affordable by all farmers through cash payment or any other method of payment agreed by the community.
Farmers will be in control of bird sales at breeding centres and the vaccine revolving fund. The training component will also contribute to the sustainability of the programme.
The cycle of operations between the breeding centres, breeder farmers and production farmers includes activities of a cockerel-exchange programme, which works with indigenous species that are already adapted to the local environment.