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Chicken Processing Workshop

This workshop will cover a wide variety of topics involved in raising and processing meat and dual purpose chickens. All students will have hands-on experience in the butchering process as well as time to ask questions. Come learn to manage and utilize your flock successfully.

Workshop is approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.

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We will cover:

  • Breeds best for meat

  • Housing and nutritional needs

  • Basic first-aid and care kit

  • Heritage bird anatomy and conformation

  • Method of dispatching and set-ups

  • Label requirements for meat sales

  • Portioning cuts, packing and more!

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Pricing Information

Workshop is $40 per person. This DOES NOT include the chicken. Each student can process up to TWO chickens. Please bring a small cooler and wear appropriate clothing.

Chicken can be purchased from us for $20 each or  seek out chicken from another local breeder. Each student can bring his/her own chicken (up to TWO, but must be HEALTHY and kept in a transport cage up until dispatch.

Check out our Facebook page for workshop dates.

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