Where to find a chicken processor?

[itsy]

I don't think I could process my own chickens yet... but I would consider it for the future.

Is there a master listing somewhere of processors in each state? How do I go about finding someone?

I'm in NJ.

Thanks!

 

[booker81]

I don't think there is a master list, as processors come and go, but that would be a neat idea. Many people here do their own however, and there is a wealth of resources for how to get over that initial leap as well

Good luck!

 

[jerseygirl1]

I found mine on craigslist - I posted under the farm and garden as a wanted ad

 

[discoveregg]

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Good Idea

 

[france]

I asked at the local feed store. I trusted them to give me a reputable name since being in a related
industry they are up on that kind of thing.

 

[zookeeper15133]

I just found this link, posted on another thread, this morning!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6442000#p6442000
Good luck!

 

[bigredfeather]

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Why don't you save yourself the trouble, and consider it now instead of down the road? If you think you can do it in the future, what's going to change between now and then? I have seen this time and time again with people on here, saying they don't think they can do it, but when they finally commit themselves, they find it isn't so bad and are glad they have learnt a new skill that makes them more self sufficient. Just try one. If it's too much for you, then find a processor. I'm not trying to be pushy, just trying to give you the nudge you need to do this yourself. YOU CAN DO IT! If you have questions, there are plenty of us on here that will help you thru it.

 

[homesteadapps]

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Why don't you save yourself the trouble, and consider it now instead of down the road? If you think you can do it in the future, what's going to change between now and then? I have seen this time and time again with people on here, saying they don't think they can do it, but when they finally commit themselves, they find it isn't so bad and are glad they have learnt a new skill that makes them more self sufficient. Just try one. If it's too much for you, then find a processor. I'm not trying to be pushy, just trying to give you the nudge you need to do this yourself. YOU CAN DO IT! If you have questions, there are plenty of us on here that will help you thru it.

I will second this comment. You may be surprised how easy it is once you've done it. If you've ever clean a fish it's not a lot different.

I will add one suggestion. Try skinning the first one, instead of plucking to save yourself some time. If you are able to do it this way then go ahead and pluck them.

 

[heather112588]

I live in MD and had a very hard time finding someone, even after posting on craigslist....many old skills and trades are just vanishing.

I found one, thats right, one person an hour away from me who could do it. Another thing to check, most processors do it in bulk and have to have a certain number of birds done for it to even be profitable for them. The lady i contacted felt bad for me and agreed to do my 3 roosters even though her minuinim was 25. She was great though and taught me how to do it right there.

 

[TinaSwarr]

x3....i have even made some money showing others ...great skill to learn.