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Poultry is the class of domesticated fowl (birds) used for food or for their eggs. These most typically are members of the orders Galliformes (such as chickens and turkeys), and Anseriformes (waterfowl such as ducks and geese). Poultry used for food is commonly raised on poultry farms. Poultry farms can be either breeding farms where they raise poultry for meat, or layer farms where they produce eggs. Today, poultry farms are an important big business. Each step on a poultry farm is done by someone who is typically highly trained. Breeders on poultry farms want to produce the best chickens (or other birds) possible. This might mean a meatier chicken, one with less or more fat, or one that lays more eggs or eggs more often.
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HARDYS HATCHERY
63 Island RD, Essex, MA Zip Code01929
10.9MI from Hathorne
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(978) 768-3447
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RAYMONDS TURKEY FARM
163 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA Zip Code01844
14.7MI from Hathorne
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(978) 686-4075
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BONGIS TURKEY ROOST SUMMER
414 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA Zip Code02332
40.2MI from Hathorne
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(781) 585-2392
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K&M FARM
738 Waverly Road, North Andover, MA Zip Code01845
7.9MI from Hathorne
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(978) 457-6617
Small family farm specializing in free range organic chickens, Cornish hens, Indian games, heritage turkeys, fresh eggs daily and much more. We ship any where in the surrounding area. Call us today for opening hours.
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In your search for poultry farms, contact a few different ones for more information, such as website information, specialty, years in agriculture business, farming hours, farmer equipment, and any equipment, supplies or feed for sale. Keep in mind that poultry farms can specialize in raising not only chickens, but turkeys, roosters, ducks, pheasants, and hens as well. Check out each poultry farm to learn more, whether you need more information for a school trip, are interested in getting into the poultry business, or need industry information, meet with each farmer to find out more. Inquire whether the farm is part of a large corporation or a locally-owned farm. Visit each farm to get a closer look at how things are done. If you can’t do that, go online to take a virtual tour of a commercial or local farm. Some poultry farms raise free range and organic chickens, while others are traditional. Poultry farms can include a factory, processing plant, and breeding and hatchery area. If you’re looking for work on a poultry farm, check out job banks and job search sites to find agricultural jobs in your desired area. Many local poultry farms feature an outdoor roadside stand at the end of the pasture where they sell fresh eggs, meat, pies, fruits, vegetables, and other foods and seasonal products. Many turkey farms also feature bakeries and outdoor food areas where they sell fresh turkey pies, especially around Thanksgiving. Make sure you research each one carefully before choosing one for your chicken, eggs and meat needs, whether free range or organic.
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