{"id":8294,"date":"2021-04-13T09:21:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T13:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=8294"},"modified":"2021-04-13T09:21:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T13:21:52","slug":"meet-the-farmer-rick-archibald-of-guys-family-farms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/13\/meet-the-farmer-rick-archibald-of-guys-family-farms\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet The Farmer Rick Archibald Of Guy\u2019s\u00a0 Family Farms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rick Archibald started visiting his family\u2019s poultry farm at a young age with his dad but today he plays an important role in managing the establishment, Guy\u2019s Family Farms .Incorporating all the knowledge he has learned over the past years into rearing chickens, Rick is a contributor to his family’s success, as their St. Andrew business, supplies poultry, eggs and even turkey to their markets. They sell at various locations \u2013 Grenville, St. George\u2019s and at their home.<\/p>\n

Archibald said he\u00a0 spends around 3 hours a day on his farm, as this venture allows him to be flexible.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been doing this very long, so I see it as a sport or a hobby. I spend about three hours here, then\u00a0 I go to another\u00a0 job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of his routine tasks on the farm include feeding of chicks, washing the waterers, collecting and wiping eggs and general maintenance. \u00a0One of his recommended practices for caring of birds is proper nutrition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe start with Broiler Starter; in the mid-term we use developer and continue feeding them until they start laying. We also incorporate a bit of Watergrass, as they are typically high in vitamins and minerals. We try to ensure that our chicks have a balanced diet and consume plenty of water.\u201d<\/p>\n

The young farmer says one of his biggest challenges is the Mongoose. \u201dThere was this one time we had about 600 layers and we were down to about 75, 100 broilers\u00a0 and we were down to about 45; that\u2019s how\u00a0 bad the Mongoose affects us. We, however, have learned to\u00a0 deal with this issue; we make traps and set them around the building.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another of the challenges encountered by this young farmer is accessing water. He admits that while a bit of Rainwater Harvesting has helped in water management, there are days that they may have to\u00a0 use the alternative by carrying water, especially in the dry season.<\/p>\n

Rick encourages young persons interested in poultry production to start small, which allows for easier scaling up.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in purchasing from Guy\u2019s Poultry Farm, give them a call on :<\/p>\n