Poultry farm diversification

[Little_red]

Hi- we are seeing poultry farms popping up all over the place at the moment and it got us thinking (we are currently in limbo - got lots of ideas for diversifying but unsure which we to turn) .. would possibly look at broiler units rather than layers- we have experience with poultry on a small hobby scale (we breed rare / pure breed hens) - is there a minimum size before processing companies will even consider giving you a contract? What are the start up costs? We have the land already. Is it feasible to do in multiple mobile units rather than a massive shed? Does that make planning easier? Are there any grants available? Sorry- lots of questions! Advice welcome.

[wr.]

There are some companies around who will pay you to rear for them. They'll advise, put in the day olds and provide feed etc. and pay you about £1.50 per bird reared (turkeys). Might be an option.

[Upnorth]

Hi- we are seeing poultry farms popping up all over the place at the moment and it got us thinking

Golden rule - Do something no one else is doing

I`m told the market is awash with free range eggs - Caused by all these sheds you are seeing

[Jack_Caley]

The lady who works in our office worked for a food processor. They bought chickens from Brazil at 32p per bird. I am told by a young man I know that the firm in Grantham he works for is still buying them at that price.
jack caley

[rangerover]

Golden rule - Do something no one else is doing

I`m told the market is awash with free range eggs - Caused by all these sheds you are seeing

I couldn't agree more, when everyone is running one way you run the other unless the house is on fire!