What is a fair barter for processing birds?

[MissPrissy]

Until you have spent a day processing 25+ birds without help you can't even begin to realize the work involved. From dispatch to freezer ready - doing the work all by hand like we did the first time without the aid of a plucker - I would NEVER tackle that job for someone else for less than half. The first time we did a set of birds by the time I had them clean and in bags for the freezer I was so bone tired and the stench in your nostrils - it is a major job. Honestly, a processor who charges $3 a bird has alot of equipment at his disposal that is an entirely different playing feild.

 

[asher]

Yeah, I'll totally go with a processor if I can find one, but still don't mind bartering for half. I don't *need* 25 and wuld end up giving some away to family/friends, anyway. The friend that was going to do it for me, I was actually going to go along and help him. I'd kind of like to just because I want to learn, plus I'd feel better (in an odd way, I guess) about eating them. Just can't do it here at the house.

 

[Peruvian]

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Well there was your first mistake!!!

 

[asher]

If I just want them skinless, they won't have to pluck them, right? Do processors even offer that option? (Skinless)

 

[simba49450]

yes thats fair, unless for an idea offer a couple of birds for the work, the way prices are it may work

 

[lorieMN]

call some of your local butcher shops and ask if they or if they know anyone that processes birds..they should be able to help you..we did our own but I think next year I am going to bring them all in,I found a plant that does it for 1.50 a bird 5 lbs and under,add 25 cents/pound over 5 lbs and 50 cents/bird for bagging,but I dont need to have them bag them and save the 50 cents.it is 60 miles one way but if I bring in like 50 birds at once..I think well worth it..

 

[carress]

IT seems like a lot to me. Not a horribly large overpayment, but a lot.

The person who showed me is a nice guy who has birds himself on a very mini farm. Maybe you can find a farmer who will show you how to do it and let you and your friend work at his place. Also, 25 birds may be a big job, but who says they all have to be processed at the same time? Maybe you can break it up into 2 or 3 days.


Christine