It was a challenge to source chicks a few months ago. (Photo: Jamaica Broiler Group)
September 19, 2020
Chicken shortage to ease next month
The chicken
shortage that Jamaica has been experiencing in recent months is expected to ease
by October.
Some months ago,
farmers had a major challenge on their hands, as they were unable to source
enough chicks.
Things could
change soon, as local poultry suppliers are predicting that measures, which
have been implemented, will see them being able to meet the growing demand for
chicks by the second week of October.
It is also expected that by November Jamaica will be at record production levels for chicken, and there shouldn’t be a shortage especially in the Christmas period.
