Reader’s Corner: Former OFWs now run their own poultry farm in Leyte

As told to Agriculture Magazine

I’m Christian Arsenio, co-owner of XL Poultry Farm in Barangay Malobago, Jaro, Leyte. 

A photo of me during daily rounds on our farm. (XL Poultry Farm)

Established in April 2019, XL Poultry Farm is a layer poultry farm that produces fresh farmed white eggs. Our produce is used for commercial and home use. 

Farm-grown layer hens. (XL Poultry Farm)

[My partner and I] started the said layer poultry business right after [coming] home from working abroad as nurses. Now we aim to expand our farm to cater [to increasing] demands.

One of the layer poultry buildings. (XL Poultry Farms)

Being in the province and doing farm activities gives [us] peace of mind. The calmness in the farm relaxes our mind and taking care of our farm animals keeps us happy compared to [our past work in the] medical field.

Photos courtesy of XL Poultry Farm