This sounds like a fantastic idea. However, if he really gives a flock of chickens to a bunch of families in need, won't that reduce their monetary value over

This sounds like a fantastic idea. However, if he really gives a flock of chickens to a bunch of families in need, won't that reduce their monetary value over time? If every family has chickens, the monetary incentive isn't there for others to purchase them, or the higher supply will squash demand and drive the price down. There's still the health benefit and it's obviously a great initiative.