I looked at raising meat chickens, but we don’t have a State or USDA poultry processor nearby. Even if we did it would take a substantial cut of the profit from selling direct to consumers.
I know in my state the limit for on farm poultry processing is 20,000 chickens. Above 1,000 there are some additional hurdles, but they don’t seem too complex and no inspection of the animals is required.
What stops me is the thought of putting together a team that can process that many birds. If we can’t find help to make small square bales of hay, I’m doubtful people will want to process chickens.
I looked at raising meat chickens, but we don’t have a State or USDA poultry processor nearby. Even if we did it would take a substantial cut of the profit from selling direct to consumers.
I know in my state the limit for on farm poultry processing is 20,000 chickens. Above 1,000 there are some additional hurdles, but they don’t seem too complex and no inspection of the animals is required.
What stops me is the thought of putting together a team that can process that many birds. If we can’t find help to make small square bales of hay, I’m doubtful people will want to process chickens.
A loud "Roger that", fren.
I know exactly what you mean