Have you considered processing chickens as a full-time job?

[exsia]

I wouldn't mind butchering for a living. I already do it for free for some of our customers. We have a scalder, plucker and stainless steel counter top to work on. I don't raise cornish x's though, so I only have to butcher a couple times a month when there's a rooster or two that I need to get rid of

The demand for processors around here is high, but I happen to live close to a really good one. Hmmm, I wonder if they'll let me intern for the summer? Anyone from Harrison's in Boring Oregon on this board?

 

[Brunty_Farms]

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This is exactly why more people don't do this... It's too much of hassle to deal with all of the red tape.

There is more to this than a walk in cooler and a few pluckers... it's also a skill to do this many... in a timely manner. Think about the hassle of people coming and going... scheduling times for pickup/drop-offs.... Doing the books (every bird must be wrote down and details must be kept on where they came from how many... ect.)

Not to mention the the inspections you have to deal with. They stop in when the want and slow you down, setting back the whole day.....

There is a reason why people don't do it. I do it for some people and charge no less than $3.00 a bird. Usually it's $4.50 / bird when I use my propane and my bags/ice. If they bring their own bags/ice/propane I do it for $3.00.

 

[redhen]

i wish i had someone to local to process for me! i bet you could make a few bucks doing it...

 

[wishin4chicken]

Here's a mobile setup if anyone is interested:

http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/pastpoul/mpupix.htm

Michele.

 

[Chicktastic]

No, but I would happily pay to hav e it done!

 

[joebryant]

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What a setup! " With the right tools and a little practice,
a couple can process about 20 birds an hour with the unit."

 

[joebryant]

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This is exactly why more people don't do this... It's too much of hassle to deal with all of the red tape.

There is more to this than a walk in cooler and a few pluckers... it's also a skill to do this many... in a timely manner. Think about the hassle of people coming and going... scheduling times for pickup/drop-offs.... Doing the books (every bird must be wrote down and details must be kept on where they came from how many... ect.)

Not to mention the the inspections you have to deal with. They stop in when the want and slow you down, setting back the whole day.....

There is a reason why people don't do it. I do it for some people and charge no less than $3.00 a bird. Usually it's $4.50 / bird when I use my propane and my bags/ice. If they bring their own bags/ice/propane I do it for $3.00.

Nothing tells it better than the voice of experience! Thanks.

 

[ODS-n-ENS FARM]

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How far from Byfield are you?

 

[jaku]

Sounds like an aweful job to me! The only reason I do my own is because I'm not paying someone $2/bird for something I can do myself. I can't imagine the market would be strong enough to actually have it as your only source of income.

 

[MissPrissy]

Someone on here has it done for .50 cents a bird. I am so envious and jealous. I cannot do it myself for that price.