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Hatchlings emerge at Cayman’s first local chicken hatchery
N Dee’s Farm has welcomed the first chicks from its new hatchery, marking a major milestone in Cayman’s push for food security and local poultry production.
Officials say the move could reduce reliance on imports and improve animal welfare and production efficiency.
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Cayman launches first chicken broiler hatchery
Cayman’s push for greater food security has advanced with the launch of its first commercial chicken hatchery, producing both broilers – chickens raised for meat – and egg-laying hens.
The new venture, N’Dees Farm, led by owner Noel Dawkins and his team, promises to supply thousands of locally hatched chicks each month, reducing reliance on imports and boosting the resilience of Cayman’s poultry industry.
Dawkins, who is a farmer by profession, says the idea has been years in the making.
“I bought my first hatching machine in 2017, but without the right support, it couldn’t take off,” he explained.
