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.
We will cover:
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Breeds best for meat
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Housing and nutritional needs
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Basic first-aid and care kit
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Heritage bird anatomy and conformation
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Method of dispatching and set-ups
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Label requirements for meat sales
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Portioning cuts, packing and more!
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.