Whether you’re a first-time owner or a seasoned professional, this hands-on guide will walk you through some important steps to keep in mind.
Starting a poultry farm typically isn’t an idea that happens overnight. It commonly arises from that entrepreneurial spirit based upon growing up around farms or having exposure to the industry as a professional. A major challenge for any aspiring poultry farm owner is either buying an existing, established poultry farm, or expanding your existing operations.
Define your goals, both objectively and subjectively.
There are many different types of poultry farms. Broiler farms are the most common type. Breeder farms are the second most common type of poultry farm, and the third most common type is pullet farms. Defining which deserves your primary focus is something you’ll want to consider early in your decision-making process.
You’ll also want to set your budget and understand financing options. At First Financial Bank, there’s a plethora of hands-on, high-touch professionals that’ve helped poultry farm owners around the country take their dreams from inception to flourishing farming businesses.
Understand the lay of the land, literally.
Familiarize yourself with what’s out there. Suppose you’re weeks, months or even years away from diving into the purchasing process. In that case, it’s extremely helpful to peruse the inventory of poultry farms, so you’ll understand an amazing deal when it surfaces.
There are many resources that list available poultry farms for sale. Let’s take a look at some of the best places to start.
Web Resources
LandWatch: LandWatch is a tried and true resource that lists different farms and ranches and allows you to quickly filter by how many acres you’re looking for, costs, regulations, as well as filtering/ sorting by location. LandWatch has an impressive inventory. However, it doesn’t have as vast poultry farming properties as some other resources.
FarmFlip: While the inventory may not be quite as remarkable as LandWatch, FarmFlip shines with a strong focus on poultry farming. You’ll be able to view farms under similar owners, as well as viewing price changes over time.
United Country Real Estate: While there may be some overlap with FarmFlip, this is another resource you’ll want to bookmark. A nice feature of United Country Real Estate is understanding different equipment packages that may come along with the property. So, while seeing the property and buildings is extremely helpful, you can also understand what else is included, such as lifter forks, trucks, and other equipment instrumental in running a successful poultry farm.
