More than a desire is necessary to enter the contract chicken industry. First, you  must find a company willing to accept a new producer. An important qualification is being financially capable of building or purchasing appropriate land and housing in addition to having access to dependable and adequate labor. The labor may well be provided by you and your family.

Another consideration is being willing to meet extensive industry regulations and improvements in both production methods and housing upgrades. Finally, you must possess a good mind for best business practices to ensure creating a base and acceptable profit margin, now and in the future. The criteria may seem overwhelming, but once you start, companies provide you with a field man to help you understand and meet regulations as well as offering real help if an issue arises.

If you find you are comfortable with all of the requirements, you need to talk to everyone you can. These include people from a variety of sources including financial institutions, your local extension agent and poultry specialists as well as neighbors and other successful producers.

Why not start investigating today?