Chicken dilemma: Cayman weighs biosecurity against tradition
A proposed cull of feral chickens in the Cayman Islands is stirring a deeply rooted debate, one that pits public health concerns against culture, memory and a way of life that many older Caymanians say is slipping away.
A short-term outbreak of avian influenza on a farm in West Bay in November 2025 led to a government announcement of a feral chicken cull.
At the time, Director of the Department of Agriculture Wilbur Welcome said the move was aimed at reducing the risk of future outbreaks. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 11, 2026 02:58 PM