Linden’s first chicken hatchery to push poultry rearing

DPI, Guyana, Friday, August 10, 2018

A spanking new chicken hatchery has been established in the community of Amelia’s Ward Linden and residents who rear poultry can now source vaccinated chickens at a reduced cost.

The modern facility was established by private businessman Ramchand Jewan who has reared chickens for over two decades. Jewan said his motivation for establishing the hatchery was to ensure poultry farmers not suffer unnecessary losses from purchasing unvaccinated birds. He is also constructing a feed factory which will be completed shortly.

The hatchery which cost over $30Million can produce 10,000 chickens within 21 days; another machine to accommodate another 10,000 will arrive in three weeks.

Jewan said NARIE has already come on board to vaccinate the chickens to ensure that Lindeners get the best quality poultry.

“We need to satisfy the people, it’s going to be cheaper, we might start small, but we will have quality chickens… I want Lindeners to feel comfortable that I am selling them chickens that are vaccinated. I would be happy if people are satisfied.”

Currently, Lindeners pay $6,000 for a bag of feed and Jewan is optimistic that once the business is operational, he will be able to offer feed at significantly reduced prices. He plans to give free chicken manure to subsistence farmers in an effort to push food security.

The businessman also plans to construct a bus shed for the benefit of the residents living in the community surrounding the hatchery.

The venture has been welcomed by regional officials. Regional Chairman Renis Morian and Regional Vice-Chairman Elroy Adolph commended Jewan for thinking out of the box.

Story and Images: Vanessa Braithwaite