I have been reading your blog on swiftlet farming and I really appreciate your work and writing about the industry .
I just need to get your advice for people like me just getting started to show some interest in swiftlet industry. After reading about this knowledge, it is no doubt that i wish to own a BH one day to learn about this bird species and also be able to test this delicacy at home. But the main thing is also the money. To build more farm with the profit earn and to be able to pass down to my children.
Looking at the Malaysian Bureaucratic laws and also the current problem such as the perhilitan and wildlife laws, they seems to be the obstacles every time.
What advice would u give to the newcomer in this industry? Will u encourage them to take the risk in this investment? If it is, what will we need to do to be in this business legally.
thank you again. hope i can get some light to begin my new career .
Jeffrey Goh
Sorry for the late reply.
My gmail was hijacked by tons of spam mails and I nearly miss out your email.
Recently I am quite busy with my projects, I have a few projects to handle & all of them expected to be completed this year. One of it has to finish before Jun 10.
Swiftlet farming is one of my investments or so called little pressure-free project. But, I spend the least time on it. I feel lucky cuz I don't have to get fully tied up, like what happen in my construction business.
I realise that a lot of ppl concern and feel apprehensive over our regulation on the swiftlet farming. However, this will not stop me from moving forward. Like Chinese saying: "When the boat reaches the bridge, it will be straight". If we want to succeed, we have to get over with the obstacle one by one, tackle it one at a time, with our cool & steady mind.
Talking about doing the business legally 100% is a dream too far for the newbies right now. Just like to quote what Lucas's saying: Waiting for opportunity? Might as well create one. Once you embark on this industry, do have confidence. Do it till you succeed.
You can do it if you want.
Happy swiftlet farming!