Finding a place to process

[Sprather88]

Anyone near Albany, NY area have a place to process meat birds? Thanks!

 

[rjohns39]

Anyone near Albany, NY area have a place to process meat birds? Thanks!

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Have you considered processing them yourself? How many birds do you have to process.

If not, check out this site, there's a search feature. https://www.nichemeatprocessing.org/hudson-valley-poultry-processing/

You can also look here for rental equipment, but I don't see anything close to you. https://www.feathermanequipment.com/rental-equipment-locator/

 

[Ridgerunner]

You can call your county extension office and chat with them. There is a real good chance they can come up with options.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Will these birds be for sale or personal consumption?

 

[iwltfum]

If not, check out this site, there's a search feature. https://www.nichemeatprocessing.org/hudson-valley-poultry-processing/

You can also look here for rental equipment, but I don't see anything close to you. https://www.feathermanequipment.com/rental-equipment-locator/

These are great resources!

 

[rjohns39]

Will these birds be for sale or personal consumption?

If for sale, NY has adopted the 1000 & 20,000 exemption for on-farm processing.
“Exemption” means exempt from the requirement that an inspector be present when slaughtering and processing is taking place; it does not mean being exempt from any regulation.

* Specific requirements for on-farm poultry processing may vary by state.

Source: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/poultry-map/

State	Level of Federal Exemption	Facility Requirements	Sales Venues	Licensing Requirements*

New York

1,000 & 20,000

No open air.

1,000 – Direct sales to consumers on the farm, at farm stands, or at farmers markets. No retail stores or HRI. 20,000 – All of the above plus retail stores, HRI, and distributors.

1,000 – No license required. 20,000 – Requires 5A New York State Poultry and Slaughterhouse license.

 

[Sprather88]

Will these birds be for sale or personal consumption?

Personal