Mobile Poultry Processing Unit: Coming soon for Richmond and Moore County farmers.
Available rental equipment includes:
- Featherman processing equipment (restraint cones, scalder, dunker, plucker).
- Evisceration tables (2)
- Food grade hoses (3)
- Spray nozzles for hoses (2)
- Coolers (2)
You will need to furnish:
- Propane tank(s) for scalder
- Knives and/or shears
- Cleaning supplies (soap and brushes) and disinfectant (bleach)
- Ice for cooling your chickens
- Packaging materials for your chickens
**All of the rental equipment is stored in an enclosed trailer and must be removed from the trailer for set up and operation. There is a ramp on the back of the trailer that makes unloading and loading easier, there is also a hand truck that can be used.**
How to Rent the Mobile Processing Unit:
- We will need a copy of your driver's license. The rental fee is $75 for a full 2 day rental.
- The equipment is available for pick up on Fridays with return on Monday or pick up on Tuesday with return on Thursdays.
- To schedule your rental, complete the Online Rental Form and someone will be in contact with you about availability. Before you rent the Mobile Processing Unit with us, you must be present for an initial training on how to operate the equipment.
- Pick up time is anytime between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm .
- You will need a 2 inch ball trailer hitch and standard trailer light hook ups (4 prong plug) to use the trailer. Trailer lights must function properly to rent the equipment.
To familiarize yourself, you can also review some of the following resources: Jones County on equipment set up
Featherman Equipment - How-to Videos
Pastured Poultry Production
***It can take up to 2 hours for the water in the scalder to heat so plan accordingly. Please allow time for that to take place as it should and please do not tamper with the equipment.***
If you have any questions contact Anthony Growe, Richmond County Livestock Agent.
Email: anthony_growe@ncsu.edu
Office: (910) 997-8255
Cell: (910) 206-2772
