How Much Do Your Birds Sell For?

[PluckyClucker99]

So do you suggest I sell my pairs in the auction next year, or find other buyers?

 

[chickenmanIL89]

Personally i wouldnt fool with the 4-h because you have to be in 4-h, show your pen of birds etc. If you just want to be profitable and raise them get set up and order you 15-20 and advertise and find a market!

 

[PluckyClucker99]

Well, I have been in 4-H for a few years, am already in other projects and show a few LF breeds. I enjoy it, I would be in 4-H anyways.

 

[KlopKlop]

Stick with your plan, i think it is a good way for you to experience raising broilers and you wont be overwhelmed. Chicken math always makes more chickens sound good but you also have to afford to feed them, house them, and the like.

WHo knows, maybe some company will end up paying you big dollars for your birds too!

 

[chiques chicks]

Since you are already in 4h and are only planning a few meat birds, definitely go through the auction! First and foremost, it is the experience that matters.
Second, you are more likely to get more money for a limited number of birds that way.

Profit is higher when selling open market when you are working with larger quantities. Feed in cheaper in bulk if you are feeding 100 birds. Less is spent on infrastructure (pens, etc,) per bird equals higher margins.

People attending 4h auctions are there for the chance to further projects and encourage youth. People buying on the open market are looking for the best price.

Around here, open market, free range CX are selling around $2-3/ pound dressed. 4h auction, prices are unlimited.

 

[PluckyClucker99]

Thanks everyone! I think I will definitely raise 5 or 6 birds and sell a pair of two at the auction.