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SA’s electricity crisis | 10 million chicks culled in six weeks
CAPE TOWN - Ten million, day-old chicks have been culled in six weeks due to the ongoing blackouts.
The ripple effect of this affects not only farmers but restaurants and fast-food outlets.
At least one fast-food chain has had to temporarily close outlets as a result, while others have had to adapt their menus to deal with the shortage.
It will also soon affect your pocket as poultry prices will rise as a result.
Chicken suppliers are struggling to keep fridges running and abattoir machinery working.