Limits on raising meaties

[Justin]

Hello all,

I'm considering slowly raising the volume of meat birds I raise. I'm aware of the 1000 and 20,000 bird limits, but I am a little concerned with the difference between the two. I am a little confused about the "sanitiation" stipulations in the federal law with regard to processing.

I'm in Minnesota, and as far as I can tell, I would be able to raise over 1000 birds on pasture, assuming I meet the requirements of the 20,000 bird level.....

Hopefully this doesn't sound too confusing, but I am a little confused about the federal requirements...

 

[FarmerDenise]

Considering I only raised 2 meatbirds this year, I don't think I can be of much help.

 

[Marlinchaser]

Most on here deal with 25 or so at a time, so the 1000/20,000 may not get a whole lot of looks on this board.

 

[Mac in Wisco]

There is a good guide here:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISNotices/Poultry_Slaughter_Exemption_0406.pdf

It says you have to use sanitary practices, but does not give any specific standards.


Edited to add: Yes it does, sanitary practices are in attachment 2 and gives further references.

 

[Justin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAC!!!!

That is exactly what I was looking for!!!