THE Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has received reports of a shortage of chickens on the local market.

According to GLDA in a post on Facebook, records show that there has been a reduction in the number of cases of hatching eggs being imported when compared to 2018. This, perhaps, could be attributed to the shortage.

Some farmers have also been complaining of reduced growth rates and higher mortality, which may also be attributed to the reduction of poultry meat on the market. The major players in the sector were consulted, and assured that the situation would be rectified during the week. This is based on the hatching and growing out time for the chickens.
“They have also assured that they are able to maintain supply to their major customers,” said the GLDA. Guyana Chronicle spoke to some consumers, who said that the price for chicken has been raised from about $340 per pound to over $400 per pound.