Where is find someone that will process chickens

[philipl411]

So we have a total 36 chickens and I am looking at the young ones thinking I have a total of 5 roosters out of the bunch. I have look at way to stop them from crowing but I dont think it is going to work. Giving them away just will not work, so I am looking for a way to find someone that will humanely process them. How do you find one that will do this?

 

[Painted Calls]

Maybe put an ad on CL in your local Farm and Garden section?

 

[roosterhavoc]

So we have a total 36 chickens and I am looking at the young ones thinking I have a total of 5 roosters out of the bunch. I have look at way to stop them from crowing but I dont think it is going to work. Giving them away just will not work, so I am looking for a way to find someone that will humanely process them. How do you find one that will do this?

Do it yourself with a sharp knife.

 

[Acre4Me]

Where are you located?

Since you are asking, I’ll assume you are not able to butcher yourself (squeamish? No good space to do so?) Etc.

I have a USDA processor that will process chickens by appointment within driving distance. For a small number of non-CX type, there is a fee, of course, but it is reasonable. For CX type, it is a bit cheaper. However, google search on maps for poultry processor to see if any near you. Perhaps USDA.gov has a search function for this.

at the smaller hatchery I buy from, they keep cards for the Ohio processors, so you may be able to call a hatchery inyour general area that might be able to tell you some resources.


Of course, you may be able to find an individual who will do this for you -either a small fee or to get to keep 1-2 of the birds. You may even have a family member or friend willing to learn from videos and will do them for you.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yes, where are you, at least which country? That could make a big difference in how we answer this.

 

[philipl411]

Where are you located?

Since you are asking, I’ll assume you are not able to butcher yourself (squeamish? No good space to do so?) Etc.

I have a USDA processor that will process chickens by appointment within driving distance. For a small number of non-CX type, there is a fee, of course, but it is reasonable. For CX type, it is a bit cheaper. However, google search on maps for poultry processor to see if any near you. Perhaps USDA.gov has a search function for this.

at the smaller hatchery I buy from, they keep cards for the Ohio processors, so you may be able to call a hatchery inyour general area that might be able to tell you some resources.


Of course, you may be able to find an individual who will do this for you -either a small fee or to get to keep 1-2 of the birds. You may even have a family member or friend willing to learn from videos and will do them for you.

I am in the nashville area

 

[Acre4Me]

I am in the nashville area

Ok. See my suggestions, but you can also ask here, on BYC:

Under forums, go to Social> where am I, ... > pinned post at top is for all state threads so click there. > find TN > create post asking same Q bc others may be able to tell you a good local place or person or farm to use. Just so you know,a few states have two threads, so post in both or the most active one.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thank you. That helps.

It looks like Tennessee does not have an active state thread in the "Where am I? Where are you!" section of this forum. You could start a thread in that section with your area in the title , something like "looking for processors in Nashville Tennessee" and see if you get the right people's attention. The advantage to talking to your neighbors is that they have local knowledge. Even if they don't know any processors they may be able to help. Maybe process all five and keep two of them. Or just show you how.

I'd call your county extension office. That's the kind of stuff they should be ale to help you with.

A post on Craigslist could find someone for you. Some neighborhoods have social media groups you could ask in.

Talk to your feed store. See if they know anyone but that would be luck. Mainly see if they have a bulletin board where you could post a message.

Good luck!