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  1. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: I started in April and didn't have to go over previously used pasture until August. At times I had 1 tractor running, and for one 8 week stretch I had 2 running. During the week I only moved them once, but twice on the weekends. By the time i got to the point where I had to reuse...
  2. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: 600 on 1 acre? What was the time frame you were back on the first spot again? Were you only running 1 tractor or 2? Are you moving 1 or 2 times daily? Congrats on your year. Mine was not that big. But, I am hoping for that this coming year. I started in April and didn't have to...
  3. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    I might also add, you'll be much better off if you can do the processing yourself. That way you are in complete control of the process, and you get to take all the profit and not split it with a processer. On a batch of 100 birds, I can put $200 more dollars in my pocket doing it myself. Not...
  4. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: Yes i made some money. Probably not as much as I could have, as I kept my price low this year to attract customers. Next year I am going to up my price so i have a bit higher profit margin. I've have all them hooked now, so selling them at a bit higher price shouldn't deter...
  5. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: I raised over 600 of them this year on a 1 acre pasture. You can raise them on regular grass in your yard, but it isn't as beneficial as raising them on a pasture mix. My pasture has a lot of white clover, and the birds love it. They race to the front of the tractor when I move it to...
  6. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    I made it page 140 last night. It just keeps getting better. He about has me conviced to start selling broilers on a larger scale. I called my Department of Agriculture this morning and got the scoop on what I can legally do. I found out I can sell up to 1,000 per year that are raised and...
  7. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: I would disagree to an extent. Although his operation may not presently be the same as when the book was written, the model still holds true. All those years of doing things this way has enabled him to change the way he operates. It's easy to upgrade a facility to a differnent model...
  8. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: Yes, after reading chapter 3, I was thinking the same thing. If you were to print that out and let people read it, I think there would be many who wouldn't buy from a big producer. I got sick to my stomach after reading it, and thinking about the amount of chicken that I have eaten...
  9. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: That's where I'm at right now. I know I can raise them at a cost that favors profitabilty, but I need to find an outlet. I am in the process of finding buyers before Spring. If I can find one, I am going to test it out. I guess the worst thing that could happen is that I have a...
  10. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: This book is intended for anyone raising broilers. He actually suggests starting with less than 100. His model is for all sizes of producers. He even writes about people in town raising them. He said if you have a yard w/ green grass, you can raise broilers.
  11. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    Quote: Our library didn't have it on hand, but they were able to get it in less than a week.
  12. bigredfeather

    Started Reading "Pastured Poultry Profit$" - Joel Salatin

    I started reading this last night. WOW! So much great info and interesting story behind Joel. I couldn't put it down. I made it to page 70, then my eyes got tired, so I had to quit. I will probably have it read by the end of the weekend. Anyone who raises broiler should make an attempt to...
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