Pastured Poultry Profits - Is A 6 Figure Income Possible?

Summary

In this video, Chuck from Sheraton Park Farms discusses the profitability of raising pastured broilers on a small scale. He shares the costs, feed conversion rates, and potential profits from processing 125 chickens. Chuck compares his 2020 numbers to Joel Salatin's 1993 book, 'Pastured Poultry Profits,' and calculates the potential net income from raising broilers on different acreages. He emphasizes the scalability and hard work involved in this type of farming, concluding that pastured poultry can be profitable with the right market and management.

Takeaways

• 📈 The speaker discusses the profitability of raising pastured broilers on a small-scale farm, comparing current numbers to those from Joel Salatin's 1993 book.
• 🐓 In a recent batch, 125 broilers were processed with only a 2.4% loss rate, which the speaker considers very successful.
• 💰 The cost to produce the broilers was $901.48, which includes chicks, feed, labor, and other inputs.
• 📊 The feed conversion rate was 2.52, meaning it took 2.52 pounds of feed to produce one pound of sellable product.
• 💲 The total retail value of the processed birds was $3,632.09, with a potential profit of $2,730 if all were sold at full retail price.
• 🔢 The speaker calculates that with four chicken tractors, they can cover 0.27 acres per batch, which can yield a profit of $2,730 in under two months.
• 🌱 The profitability and scalability of the operation are emphasized, with the potential to net $10,920 on one acre, $65,400 on five acres, and $218,400 on 20 acres in 2020.
• ⏱ The speaker notes that these numbers are based on a single pass of the birds across the property and do not account for reusing the same space.
• 👨‍🌾 The work involved in pastured poultry farming is acknowledged as being hard but enjoyable, and the speaker expresses satisfaction with this lifestyle.
• 📖 The speaker contrasts the book's 1993 numbers with current figures, highlighting how the business model has evolved and remains profitable with adjustments for the modern market.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is the profitability of raising pastured broilers (chickens) on a farm, specifically comparing the potential earnings in 2020 to those outlined by Joel Salatin in his 1993 book.

What is the name of the farm featured in the script?

The farm featured in the script is called Sheraton Park Farms.

How many chickens were processed in the batch discussed in the script?

In the batch discussed, 125 pastured chickens were processed.

What was the loss rate of the chickens in the batch?

The loss rate of the chickens was 2.4%, with only three birds lost out of 128.

What are the costs included in the cost of production for the chickens?

The costs included in the cost of production are the cost of chicks, shipping, shavings, feed, and labor involved in processing.

What is the total retail value of the processed chickens mentioned in the script?

The total retail value of the processed chickens is $3,632.09.

What is the feed conversion rate for the batch of chickens discussed?

The feed conversion rate for the batch is 2.52 pounds of feed for every pound of sellable product.

How much potential profit could be made from processing 125 pastured chickens according to the script?

The potential profit from processing 125 pastured chickens is $2,730.61.

How much space does one batch of pastured broilers cover according to the script?

One batch of pastured broilers covers approximately a quarter of an acre.

What is the potential net profit for running pasture broilers on 20 acres according to the calculations in the script?

The potential net profit for running pasture broilers on 20 acres is $218,400.

What does the author suggest about the scalability of pasture poultry farming?

The author suggests that pasture poultry farming is scalable, meaning it can be expanded or reduced depending on available resources such as land and infrastructure.