I Earned an EXTRA $2500 in 8 Weeks by doing this ONE thing - How to Raise Meat Birds for Profit
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2021
- We raise meat chickens on our homestead for our own family each year, but this year decided to open it up to the public and increase the number of birds we're raising.
Because McMurray hatchery was generous enough to send these chicks at no cost, and I was able to use some credit from Azure Standard for the feed, this round of chicks will be a complete profit.
We're also opening up 10 slots to the public to be able to come out to our homestead and learn how to butcher a chicken in a full-day workshop for a small fee. All this combined together has given us the profit of $2500 in just 8 weeks of raising these meat birds.
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Thank you so much for this video. I am a bit confused though on how you made $2,500 raising 55 birds. Did you sell them for $45 a piece? That seams really high. I can't see people buying a 5-6 lb chicken for meat. Please let me know what I missed.
It would be beneficial to know what price you sell your chickens for so that people can get a better idea of the actual profit of the birds alone.
your gross revenues $2500 for eight weeks on 53 birds or about $47 per bird? what's you total cost for eight weeks?
Having that heat plate hanging is better bc you don’t have to pick it up and move it every time you move the coop .....it moves with the coop!!!!!
You are a high value woman. Your knowledge, skill and work ethic around the home are very impressive. The world is desperately short of women like you.
am I the only one that thinks those lil chicks are soooo adorable?
Have you ever picked up a piece of plywood that has been lying on the ground for awhile? you will see worms and all kinds of bugs.. My idea is to water down an area of land near the chickens, and put down a 4x8 sheet of wood next to where your tractor is, then next day pull plywood up and rotate tractor so birds have access to worms etc... Free protein
Many good points in this video. I would love to see a cost break down video. I just can't see how you can turn a $2500 profit after feed costs and rental of processing equipment. Even to gross that would be selling for $50 per chicken.
OMG- They would be dead in 1 day. Skunks dig right under in my area.
We let ours go 8-10 weeks , average weight 8lbs , cant beat it , raise 10-12 birds put 100lbs of meat in the freezer, pretty good last batch total cost 1.40 $lb
I covered my chicken tractor with that really thin corrugated tin roofing. I was worried that it was going to get cooking hot inside, but it ended up being super cool in there. I think it's because the tin is so reflective that it never absorbs sun's energy.
Sooo good you go girl! I look up to everything you do so much. Love your videos. Don't stop you are achieving so much.
First thing, we didn’t know azure standard sold animal feed! Second, you are doing a fantastic job educating others on how to raise their own food! Thanks so much Melissa! 🤘🏼❤️
Refreshing take on small farming! Thank you! You are spot on with your business perspective - have your product sold before you produce it and valuing in your time into the work. Same goes for market gardening which is why CSA models are fair for farmers. Of course, pressure is inherent with having to produce what you promise. Bad weather (like we had in 2021) can be something we all need to factor in as a significant risk going forward.
Golly you you are such an inspiration. As a Christian, wife and mama I've learned so much from you! Thank you for leading with your giftings!
Lots of great information! Thanks for sharing this. It shows that you really care for your animals & that they can really enjoy their lives... even if it's a short life.🙂
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Your information and helpful tips are invaluable.
This is a great video! I am so excited to learn how to grow chickens for meat, eggs, and eventually profit. Thank you for the links!
Wow...couldn't of been better said...thanks for sharing, also good to know about McMurray Hatchery...have a great chicken season God bless 🙌 🙏..
The hanging heat plate is brilliant! Love it!