Manitoba Chicken Producers (MCP) is accepting expressions of interest, until February 10, 2017 at 3:30PM, for a unique opportunity to raise chickens under the Annual Speciality Quota Program. This opportunity is limited to farmers who are not currently registered with MCP.
The opportunity
- Grow up to 4 flocks of 3,000 roaster chickens per year (average live weight of 4.1 kg each)
- Each flock is approximately 12 weeks long. Catching and shipping take place week 8 through 11.
- Roaster chickens will be purchased by an independent marketer on the basis of live weight, FOB farm.
- Production practices must comply with the specific requirements of this niche market.
- The producer must comply with MCP’s On-Farm Food Safety Assurance and Animal Care Programs.
- Production starts in April, 2017.
- Proximity to the Niverville / Blumenort area is advantageous.
Source : Manitoba Chicken Producers