How do you find people to process chickens?

[crosbygroup]

I'm new to chickens and am not set up to process the birds. I'm not sure I could do it anyway. I would like to raise some meat birds for the family to eat, but I have no idea how to find someone to process them. We live in an urban area in Southern California. Does anyone have sugestions on locating people who process chicken?

 

[aclee]

craigslist. See if any are posted, or post that you are looking for someone.

Feed Store...call and ask if they know anyone.

Good Luck

 

[scbatz33]

is there a mom & pop butcher or family store that sells fresh meat? That's how I found mine. I went to the local farmer's market and asked the butcher and he sent me in the right direction.

Also, if there is a poultry farm near by or a large scale puoltry producer int eh area, they may be able to point you to someone local who does it on a smaller scale.

 

[crosbygroup]

Scbatz and Aclee,

Thanks for the quick responce - They both help alot, now I have some good places to start.

 

[bigredfeather]

If you buy your feed at a mill, they often have knowledge of such services.

 

[scubaforlife]

Farmers markets, as a vendor, if you come to me and ask where I get my birds done I am happy to tell you.

 

[Whispering Winds]

I just found out the Mennonites do it not far from where I live!! So happy to hear that for next year's plan!!!

 

[crosbygroup]

Lucky you

Not a lot of Mennonites running around Los Angeles area.

 

[Teach97]

Quote:
don't bet on that

 

[Ridgerunner]

Sounds like you may have found your solution. Good luck with that approach.

Another possible source of where to find a small scale local processor is to talk to your county extension agent's office, in the phone book under county government. You'd be surprised what they can help you with.