Poultry Processing Equipment Rental Program
Poultry Processing Equipment Rental Program
Quick Links:
Poultry Processing Equipment:
Equipment Checkout Agreement (UPDATED)
Equipment Instructions:
Scalder
Dunker
Plucker
Mount Vernon Availability Calendar
Oak Harbor Availability Calendar
Web Resources
Mini-Pack Vaccuum Packer:
Equipment Checkout Agreement (UPDATED)
Mini-Pack Availability Calendar
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
NABC has been working with local farmers to overcome processing obstacles that are faced when trying to expand farming operations. The issue of where and how to process product is usually an obstacle for new value-added enterprises. In order to meet growing demand for poultry processing and to help reach the market for fresh, local, poultry products in our communities we have purchased Featherman processing equipment that is available for rent.
This equipment can be used in conjunction with the WSDA permits for on farm sales or for home consumption of poultry. It is available for a rental fee of $27.05 (includes tax) per day to all farmers in the 5 counties we serve (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, & Whatcom). Demand for the equipment is high so we recommend reserving equipment for your slaughter dates in advance.
Washington State requires that we charge a 8.2% sales tax on equipment rental, which is included in the stated fee.
NABC has teamed up with Skagit Farmers Supply to make two sets of equipment available: one set at the Mount Vernon Skagit Farmers Supply and another set at the Oak Harbor Skagit Farmers Supply. Please see the appropriate calendar links below for availablity. NOTE: At this time the chill tank is available only at the Mount Vernon store.
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Featherman Processing Equipment:
- Featherman Pro Automatic Picker and Featherman Scalder allow for efficient harvest of farm raised poultry. The equipment can handle birds ranging from 3 to 50 lbs and is limited to around 72 birds/hour depending on size. The picker and scalder are easily transportable in the back of a small pickup and require minimal clean-up.
- Chicken and turkey kill cones, dunker/ shackle combo and a 300 gallon chill tank are also included in the rental.
- For more information about the equipment visit Featherman Equipment Company.
Processing Equipment Rental Procedure:
1) Make your reservation: select the store from which you would like to pick up the equipment, review the Mount Vernon Availability Calendar or Oak Harbor Availability Calendar (see top of page), and call NABC at 360-336-3727 to reserve your date.
2) Checkout Agreement: complete pages 1 & 2.
FOR MOUNT VERNON RENTALS: Send your completed Checkout Agreement with check or money order to NABC, PO Box 2924 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (or bring it in to our office). Paperwork and payment must be received at our office prior to pick up.
FOR OAK HARBOR RENTALS: Take your completed Checkout Agreement and payment in to the Oak Harbor Skagit Farmers store when you pick up the equipment. Paperwork and payment must be presented at time of pick up.
3) First-time user? Please review the Equipment Instructions. For more information please see Web Resources.
4) Clean after use: using the Cleaning Checklist (page 4 of the Checkout Agreement) as a guide, clean the equipment thoroughly before returning it to the Skagit Farmers Supply store. If the equipment is returned in an unrentable & dirty condition, a cleaning fee will be assessed. Please support the program & your fellow poultry processors by keeping the equipment in good order.
Mini-Pack MVS 45 Vacuum Packing System:
Vacuum packing extends the life of refrigerated or perishable products by 3-5 times their normal shelf life and eliminates freezer burn. Now available as a separate rental is a commercial grade vacuum packing system ideal for broilers and heritage breed turkeys. It is available for a separate rental fee of $27.05 per day to all farmers in the 5 counties we serve.
- The Mini-Pack MVS 45 vacuum packing system is a heavy duty, medium capacity commercial vacuum packer.
- The MVS 45 will handle bags up to 17" x 22" and is designed for commercial operations that need a high quality vacuum packer of perishable products. 12" X 18" and 16x20 bags available through NABC
- Ideal for meat birds. Contact the office for more details.
Mini-Pack Rental Procedure:
1) Make your reservation: call NABC at 360-336-3727. ***Note that the Mini-Pack is stored at the NABC office and is available for pick up Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. See the Mini-Pack Availability Calendar (see top of page).
2) Checkout Agreement: complete pages 1 & 2, including the quantity, size and cost of bags.
3) Bring your completed Checkout Agreement with check or money order to NABC, PO Box 2924 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (or bring it in to our office). Paperwork and payment must be received in our office prior to or at time of pick up.
4) Clean after use: using the Cleaning Checklist (page 4 of the Checkout Agreement) as a guide, clean the equipment thoroughly before returning it to NABC. If the equipment is returned in an unrentable & dirty condition, a cleaning fee will be assessed. Please support the program & your fellow poultry processors by keeping the equipment in good order.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WSDA Special Permit for slaughter, preparation, and sale of 1,000 or fewer poultry:
- A 2009 Washinton Legislative bill increased opportunities for poultry producers.
- A special, temporary permit issued by the WSDA allows for the slaughter, preparation, and sale of one thousand or fewer poultry in a calendar year by a poultry producer for the sale of whole raw poultry directly to the ultimate consumer at the producer's farm. Activities conducted under the permit are exempt from any other requirements of this chapter.
- The fee for the permit is $75 annually or $125 bi-annually.
- Application and more information are available through the WSDA or visit www.agr.wa.gov .
- Contact the NABC for assistance in setting up a marketing strategy for your chickens. Many established producers ask customers to pre-order birds at the beginning of the season; some even ask for a deposit with each order. We can help determine the best strategy for your situation.