Presenting the idea: Peru

Tuesday 23^rd February 2010

On Tuesday, Carlos, Eddy and I went to Paucarbamba to present the idea of the Cuy Farm(Guinea Pig Farm). Most Andean Campesinos (farmers) will have Cuy (guinea pigs) running around their house, close to the oven where it is warm. Cuy are a popular delicacy in the Andes in Peru and they are consumed on special occasions by the Campesinos and more regularly, by tourists in Cusco.

One of our hopes for the community is that they become self sufficient through a Cuy Project. Cuy are ready to eat and sell after 2 or 3 months if reared properly and there is significant profit to be made which will help the community rebuild their houses and lessen their dependence on our food donations.

Carlos presented the plan and it was met with much enthusiasm. The name of the project is Cuylandia (guinea pig land!) and we still have more research to do but it was an encouraging start!