North Carolina

[HenThymes]

There is a new place in Western NC that is now open that processes for the backyard/small farmer.

http://www.foothillspilotplant.com/

I am not endorsing it and have not used them. I am just passing along the info for those that cannot process their own birds. According to their site, their fee per bird is $4.50 for less then 25 birds. They have no minimum. They are located in Marion, NC.

Matt

Wow, what an awesome idea!! Sure wish it was a bit close as I would definitely take advantage of that. Now if someone in Hickory would open one like that it would be great!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!

 

[gavinandallison]

Hope all of you have a wonderful day!! We're off to Marietts GA this morning...

 

[michaelinnc84]

It would actually be cheaper if a bunch of us got together and took our birds to be processed at the same time. The more birds you bring the cheaper the price and also they don't mind if you join together to get the cheaper price. I live only 15 minutes away so I would definately like to take advantage of it. Any body interested in starting a little group or co-op to take our birds together to be processed?

Here are the prices:

CHICKENS​

Number of Chickens Processing Fee/bird
1-24 $ 4.50
25-99 $ 3.75
100 -249 $ 3.00
250 or More $ 2.50
Cut Up $ 1.25

I am also not affiliated but I think it could be mutually beneficial if we can get a group together. If anyone is interested and we can get a few people let me know!

 

[Buddygirl]

Hiya! I'm also in Iron Station/Denver

 

[Poupoulles]

Mount Airy- north of WInston Salem in Surry County!

 

[Poupoulles]

I have visited the pilot plant and talked to the people who work there. Its a great looking facility and will be a great addition for us! Its about a 2 hour drive for me, about 30 minutes further than I go to Chaudry's.
When I took the tour I talked about making sure that the carcasses looked nice as they went into the vacuum sealer. I have gotten chickens from Chaudry's that looked like they were hit by a bus and got caught in the sealer all sideways. I will still use Chaudry;s but I am going to give the pilot plant a go.

 

[michaelinnc84]

I am in the market for some buff brahmas. I live in western NC. I am most interested in adults or almost adults but chicks would be fine too. Please let me know if you have any available.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It would actually be cheaper if a bunch of us got together and took our birds to be processed at the same time. The more birds you bring the cheaper the price and also they don't mind if you join together to get the cheaper price. I live only 15 minutes away so I would definately like to take advantage of it. Any body interested in starting a little group or co-op to take our birds together to be processed?

Here are the prices:

CHICKENS​

Number of Chickens Processing Fee/bird
1-24 $ 4.50
25-99 $ 3.75
100 -249 $ 3.00
250 or More $ 2.50
Cut Up $ 1.25

I am also not affiliated but I think it could be mutually beneficial if we can get a group together. If anyone is interested and we can get a few people let me know!

I might be interested Michael, need more info, okay going to ask a stupid question since i have no idea but you take the birds to the live right? what is their means of killing?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hiya! I'm also in Iron Station/Denver

 

[michaelinnc84]

Good question Lydia. You bring them in live.. I am not sure the method of slaughter.. we will have to find that out.

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