We will soon have poultry processing equipment available for small-scale poultry producers to rent. 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.**
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 Friday with return on Monday or pick up on Tuesday with return on Thursdays.
- To schedule your rental you will need to complete our online request form (it will be posted here once the unit is ready) 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
If you have any questions contact Anthony Growe, Richmond County Livestock Agent. This page will be updated when the equipment is ready for rent! We would like to thank the Tobacco Trust Fund for their contributions which has allowed us to purchase this equipment!
Email: anthony_growe@ncsu.edu
Office: (910) 997-8255
Cell: (910) 206-2772
