You know I grew up on my dad's farm in Arizona and we raised a lot of different livestock and as far as chickens go what I learned is that whether eggs production or meat production was more profitable depended heavily on the scale of the operation, which product was in more demand in your area, and the cost of feed in your area. And in Arizona at least egg production was ironically more profitable when I was growing up than meat production as far as chickens go due to the sheer demand for free range eggs in Arizona at the time. But when I moved to Iowa, I learned that meat production was more profitable than egg production and you get less money for eggs here so to make money with eggs in Iowa you need a large-scale operation so definitely check the demand in your local area before deciding on which route to go that's all I have to say.
Interesting. I've kind of blundered my way in to a very small egg business. I'm slowly building being driven by demand. I don't make a profit, but would like to build it large enough to be a supplement to our income when my husband retires soon. You kind of gave me hope.
@@UpFlip Well aren't you nice for asking! Right now, word of mouth is more than sufficient. I can barely keep up with demand. I started with 6 hens and have built up to 30 something, so it's really small. We're ready to expand the coop and run, so soon I'll add more birds. I'm just an old lady with big dreams. I'm choosing certain breeds and would like to develop my own breed someday.
I'm from India but i want to start chicken farm🤔but i don't known how to start because i don't have experience about chicken but mostly because I'm poor.😥i want to known you sir where are you stay?
If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting a farm or any business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
I keep seeing honey. You could and should raise bees. It was be a service to your area. Local honey has more health benefits, also raw milk and chease.
Thanks for watching zeshan. Congrats on acquiring acres. There are limitless possibilities when you buy land of your own. What type of farm will you start? Have you created a business plan?
@@UpFlip yes I wish but for that I need training and I want to educate myself. Your video help me alot. Here in my country culture is totally different. You guys systematically run businesses , I need more education . Then I will one day plan to use my 10 acres of land
This was absolutely amazing! So informative, honest, and transparent. Thank you so much for all of this. My favorite part was the owners just talking from the heart and sharing the process, mistakes, and successes.
Started my own last year, building my numbers up and selling eggs three cities over, it's going good so far! Edit: I'm also selling duck eggs at a few dollars higher per dozen. So far it's been going great!
@@frankrollins8171 give it a try! I started off last year with 36 but sadly lost all but six hens and one rooster due to varmints. This year I'm mostly regrouping my flock, hatching my own and ordering different varieties for egg color. Weekly, with the chicken and duck eggs I've been doing 100$+ through Saturdays and Sundays. It's not bad as a side gig. Next year once the flock will he 100+ strong of each chicken and ducks I'll try going full time.
He talks about not being in debt but they own nothing. They lease the land and everything on it and it could all get pulled out from under them. They've got this huge infrastructure on someone else's farm, not theirs.
we talked about that, just didn't make it into the footage unfortunately. They have a lifelong relationship with the owner and a very strong long term lease in place.
How awesome is this? I’m a local truck driver but my dream is to be a chicken farmer. I currently have 15 hens but we rent our home and I don’t believe the property is big enough to to have a very profitable operation. The information I’ve learned today is priceless. Thank you so much. You have renewed my farming hopes and dreams.
@@levi779 Hello Levi. Unfortunately we are still in the same place. The chickens however are doing great. We sold 7 to a buddy because we had a broody hen sitting on a clutch. We hatched those out. Today I have hens sitting on two more nests. My real issue is, I’m afraid to leave and fail. I know that you have to take risks in life, however it’s not just my life. I have a pretty big family. It’s nice to know that the birds will take care of you as long as you take care of them. We are looking to buy property in Eastern Washington this coming year. Once that gets done we will have to figure out what we really want out of this life. I personally can live without most of the comforts today’s society affords us. I can’t say the same for the children. To answer your question, my goals haven’t changed but it’s going to take bait more time to get things together. I appreciate your inquiry into this matter. It shows you care and there’s not a lot of that going around these days. God bless Your family and farm. There’s not a ton of that going around anymore as well.
@@adamjohnston9315 : I'm a farm owner. We partner with a woman grazing chooks in our paddocks, she was a girl when we started. So you don't need to own or lease the property but rather partner with the land owner.
Excellent video, great content!! I really enjoyed watching their journey. My brother blessed me with 8 day old chicks 18 months ago and I have since learned how extremely awesome chickens are!! Turns out to be one of the best "non job jobs" I've ever embarked on. I grew my flock to just barely under 100 head in a relatively short time, incubated and hand raised every single one of them. This summer I sold all of them but my original flock and a few of the ones I incubated and raised from the original flock. I now have 13 in my main flock and just hatched out another batch of 30 to grow out for next season and will incubate and hatch chicks all fall and winter. I have one customer who buys all my eggs, no matter how many I take them, currently about 6 dozen a week. Last week I added Seramas to my flock for those who prefer pets and or show quality birds. I'm afraid I'm addicted!!! I never intended on turning this into a business but it's morphing into one all on it's own. If you want to try your hand at it, don't let anything stop you, just do it, you won't regret it. I also want to add that I am doing this all on my own, a true, one woman operation. It's a lot of hard work, but when you love what you're doing, it's not so much like work but a labor of love. Everyone who buys my chickens to start or add to their flock always tell me how sweet and friendly they all are, even my roosters. Seems they really don't know they're chickens, they just think they're little feathered people. 🤣🥰
How much are you getting per dozen? Its much more profitable to build your own client base so you can expand into other areas and sell them other products eventually eggs become the foot in the door im getting 7 bucks a dozen up here in canada doing about 50 dozen a week with 120 pecker heads
One of my grand daughters grew up on 3 or so acres. They had hens and she had them tame as. Not sure what happened to the hens when they moved. They would have pined I believe.
I remember I dated a girl in Arizona whose step dad had a whole farm , but his chickens literally didn't matter to him because he made all his money off horse feed , so they had literally thousands of eggs all year long , all sorts of colors , now after seeing about an "egg shortage" in California and seeing the price of a dozen eggs (8.00$ + 1/19/23)
Paul always does a great job with his interview style, pulling loads of great insight out of all these successful business owners. Fair play and keep up the good work
I have a small place and roughly 50-70 chickens (started with 12). Intent was fresh eggs and enough for the family with some extra eggs to store over winter/slow times. If for family consumption. Maybe need 1/4-1/2 ac. Dozen chicks and home. Feed/water is a thing. 30min- 1hr a day ish is realistic.
Commercial... all the things said.. very expensive. There are many regulations that may apply in your state or region. If you want to sell to others it can be allot of work just for that. Sell meat and then FDA garbage is involved so do your homework ahead of time. Best of luck to you :)
He never answered how they started. Did they just sell eggs, chicks, or grown chickens. Or did they illegally process and sell the meat too. Im guessing they sold the meat because they skirted around questions.
I'll make sure to include that in the blog. One issue is it is different for each state, county, and city. Your local SBA or Health district should also be able to point you in the right direction.
I in MI need more than 5 acres by law. My property has to be zoned correctly. I then need to find a licensed processor or build those facilites and get my own license ($30,000 min.)-we pay $3.5 per bird for process. Then you'll have to get like 9 freezers. Then a seperate building for those freezers so you can be licensed. We are 300 birds and $6,000 deep in this. We won;t see a dime of profit till the end of next summer-IF everything goes optimally. Do not dabble with this in MI, do or do not-there is not trying to chicken farm. Side note, in our are cut throat, the margin on eggs is terrible, but the costs to license (NONE in MI!) are much lower.
@@JamesThomas-pj2lx I have been looking into it a lot since my question I'm in NE don't have to be licensed until you are producing more that a 1000 birds a year and I am aloud to process my bird without usda inspector but willl have to follow usda guidelines, we just have to keep really good records of everything and same with the eggs we don't need anything to be selling eggs either. I don't really have plans in selling eggs I have enough chickens for my family and thats about it.
Great video! Enjoyed hearing from a farmer starting up. Just moved to East Tennessee to start a homestead. Just got my first chicks for layers. Will be looking into broilers.
Wonderful Tina! We are so excited for you. 😀👍🎉 We can't wait to get a follow up with everything and see your progress. Please keep us updated. Any advice for someone looking to get started in the same industry?
@@UpFlip I just started up this past year. I have The Red, White and Naked Chicken Coop. Red Rhode Island Reds, White, White Leg Horn and Naked, German Naked Neck Chickens. I have 30 birds altogether and I’m breeding pure breeds.
Wow this was so insightful. It sounds like they take the winter off from farming. I'm in Alberta, Canada. My wife and I tried to raised chickens throughout the winter last year and it was difficult. Maybe this year we'll take the winter off too.
I'm really interest in raising chickens, and the book he mentions Pastured Poultry Profits. The only thing that I see for improvements on the channel would be to take things a little slower. Everything jumps around fast and it gets hard to have to pause or rewind frequently to keep up. Love this info channel!
I just luckily found you guys. This video teaches a lot of information from the experts. I am planning my own organic raised chicken and goat farm in Los Angeles. I really need to read that book to learn more secrets. Btw it is very knowledgeable video. Nice job.
I’m currently building my first coop outdoors. My chickens 6-hens Golden Comets are currently in my garage as it’s winter time & we have had some low drops in weather here. I totally want that book your talking about! However, ur doing something right by being seen. I found you. But, maybe encourage more shares from the channel. Hopefully this helps! I would totally love to see you all at the smaller farmers markets to. Think what your doing is amazing by the way. The smaller farms or our future. But, love to see the enterprise to! My dreams one day!
I really don’t know how you’d be able to improve these videos the retention imo is great this 50 minute video felt like a 20 minute video and I didn’t need to skip ahead even once
I am looking to change my vocation -- from IT work to Chickens. I just love chickens, they are an amazing animal. This was super helpful and encouraging! I've been thinking of doing a commercial processing business...but this farm-to-mouth approach presented here is SO lights me up with excitement. Thanks for sharing!!
Everything costs more then you think it will. I love my chickens and raising them and eggs are better then anything in stores (imo) lol. None of it is as simple as UA-cam makes it look like. That being said I personally find it worth it. Start small b4 giving up the day job :). Animals need to be cared for daily..
We really appreciate that ccasanova. We work really hard on these videos so it really feels great when people notice all the details. 😀Thanks for watching. Should we do another video in the farming industry?
@@UpFlip In my opinion, you can do any other industry you want. This video was well edited, well shot, well focused on the task at hand…I plan to dig through more of your videos to see what else you’ve done such a great job in explaining. If you found other farming businesses like this one that maybe started from a different angle, like with pigs or goats or cows, that could be useful as well. I’m thinking of getting chickens, and this video with its long length was a little off-putting at first, but within just a few minutes I was drawn in because you didn’t waste time with nonsense, so I found it extremely helpful and have shared it with others saying as much. It was pure information, and excellent information, all from a great source. Hats off to you. If I had one complaint, and I’m stretching here, it would be that it could’ve been even longer and I’d have still watched, though I’m not sure what other questions I would have, so like I said…I’m stretching to find some minuscule piece of constructive criticism. 😁
@@UpFlip I've watched a few of your videos now, and you really do a good job. I also thought about your question a little more. This video was so helpful, but there was a point around 16:00 when Geoff said "without getting super farm nerdy..." and then he scratched the surface on "farm nerdiness." You're obviously very skilled at asking good questions, getting good answers, and making it enjoyable to watch. I'd encourage you, particularly with farming, to get these folks to give you more of the farm nerd info, or a deeper dive into it than you got to here. That would be very useful and entertaining to watch. Thanks again.
@@ccasanova34 Out of curiosity how would you feel about parts like that being a second video? UpFlip has found that 30 second answers tend to be the point where users stop dropping off, but I agree that I totally enjoy hearing a person geek out on their favorite subjects.
@@brandonboushy I think that would be perfect. The question is do you release both videos at the same time or staggered a few days? I’m sure there’s pros and cons to both.
I live in Las Vegas/Overton Nevada and today I bought 3 chickens then went right back after setting up their home in a barn. Went back and bought 3 more of a different breed and also came home with a Turkey. Already have the perfect name for the business. Can’t wait to get this going
I stopped watching this video a few minutes in after your constant insert of promotions. Add blocking? How do I block your adds? I already pay for YT premium so I don’t have to watch adds.
What do they call these style of chicks - pasture raised? Like they clearly aren’t free ranging them, but how do you market chicken tractor chickens lol
i rather start a crocodile farm (and i will) then let them attack chicken killers.. you steal lives to earn money means you are sick.. so am i cz chickens and human are on 1 line to me and my crocodiles do not like fruit and vegetables XD
Love your operation In South Georgia I have 9 acres and retired and I going to build me some chicken tractors and use my land for chicken and egg farming for something to do and keep me busy I love to stay busy that’s great for your health and make me extra income thanks for sharing I have learned a lot from your show ps Gods blessings for you and your family and employees
Wow, that's great potential you have there, Darrell! If you want to know more about how you can manage your business, please head on to our blog 👉www.upflip.com/blog There, we discuss all aspects a business needs to start and grow. All the best to your future farm!
I live in Texas as well and am studying for my termite license. do you know a website that could help with the studying? Also man praying for much success on your business. you're right there's enough for everyone to eat!
That was very interesting. It is not often I watch long videos, but I watched this to the end. The chicken chose you and you choped it's head off and ate it. All jokes aside you are four hard working business partners, and are reaping the rewards of your labour. Hard to think all you have came from one idea, and 32 chickens. I like the meal on the farm idea. Greatest piece of advertising there is, and it is just time and organising. Not big $$$ that gets thrown away. I wish you all well. If I was looking for a job I call you. But I am happily retired 5 years ago.
27:20 I'm not sure you interpreted the last questions correctly. Could improve by getting the fun little tag line but also more elaboration to ensure you are seeking the correct information: Which came first the chicken or the egg could have been referring to which do you do first Layers or Meat birds? How badly can a chicken farm take losses could have been expanded to "And still remain profitable". Of course you can walk away and have every animal die and the bank take everything and get fined by the government until your grand children are in debt, so the answer "if you do things really wrong you can lose all the animals" is sort of a derp answer.
Paul! Great video, I'd be excited at plugging 2 Second Lean models into a broiler operation like that. I'm actually plotting out exactly trying that. Where can 2SL methods help the already stacking of the rotational grazing poly culter. Also man, if y'all wanna check me out while i go from, blank piece of Land to Operational 2 Second Lean farm, i'd be game.
@@UpFlip appreciate you guys so much and love your videos. I am actually on the verge of writing a business plan for a regenerative farm so this video is the extra motivation I needed, can’t thank you guys enough 🙏🏾😅
Fantastic interview and great questions and flow to video. The personal connection to your customers is I believe your best attribute. Thanks for all the information about how you started and the information that doesn’t get answered in a lot of videos like this. Good luck to you!
Used to be able to call up Pilgrims Pride tell them how much land you have and if so they would come set a nigga up but Tyson must of knocked out Phil Donahue!!
How much can I make on a quarter acre of land just doing chicken and how many birds and chicken tractors can I put on it and how big of the tractor should I build?
Paul! Great video, I'd be excited at plugging 2 Second Lean models into a broiler operation like that. I'm actually plotting out exactly trying that. Where can 2SL methods help the already stacking of the rotational grazing poly culter. Also man, if y'all wanna check me out while i go from, blank piece of Land to Operational 2 Second Lean farm, i'd be game.
Lol, I like the way he said they work with the cows instead of saying they eat the fly maggots in the cows shit and then the chickens spread the cow manure...
This is probably the best video I have watch and is coming at a good time as we are moving out of the city and back to the country and looking to grow some of our foods.
please can anybody help me i want to work b i am from pakistan i can do any hardwork in any hot and cold environment like harvesting , farm work , cleaning etc
I’m so done with London need to get out of here to country side however do not know where to start form 28 years of my life in city and seems like is going to end like this
That's wonderful to hear Briansco. 😀😀Congrats on getting started. We can't wait to get an update on how things are going. Have you started a business plan?
Yes chicken farming is always profitable. You have good resources and lot of fertile land so you can have many more profit. What you think oprn range farming is more profitable or Environmental Control house broiler or layer farming??
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I am from Ethiopia can we work together
Started a microgreens farm in 2020. Fascinated now by how other small farms of all types get started.
You know I grew up on my dad's farm in Arizona and we raised a lot of different livestock and as far as chickens go what I learned is that whether eggs production or meat production was more profitable depended heavily on the scale of the operation, which product was in more demand in your area, and the cost of feed in your area. And in Arizona at least egg production was ironically more profitable when I was growing up than meat production as far as chickens go due to the sheer demand for free range eggs in Arizona at the time. But when I moved to Iowa, I learned that meat production was more profitable than egg production and you get less money for eggs here so to make money with eggs in Iowa you need a large-scale operation so definitely check the demand in your local area before deciding on which route to go that's all I have to say.
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Good tip!
Seriously one of THE BEST UA-cam channels.
Seriously wayyyy too many ads. So annoying.
Too many ads are you kidding?
Interesting. I've kind of blundered my way in to a very small egg business. I'm slowly building being driven by demand. I don't make a profit, but would like to build it large enough to be a supplement to our income when my husband retires soon. You kind of gave me hope.
Glad to hear about your egg business! How do you currently market your eggs and connect with potential customers? We're rooting for you! ☺️
@@UpFlip Well aren't you nice for asking! Right now, word of mouth is more than sufficient. I can barely keep up with demand. I started with 6 hens and have built up to 30 something, so it's really small. We're ready to expand the coop and run, so soon I'll add more birds. I'm just an old lady with big dreams. I'm choosing certain breeds and would like to develop my own breed someday.
Great questions asked👌🏾
Thanks! I hope it provided you with some insights into the farm business. 🙌
I'm from India but i want to start chicken farm🤔but i don't known how to start because i don't have experience about chicken but mostly because I'm poor.😥i want to known you sir where are you stay?
If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting a farm or any business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
I keep seeing honey. You could and should raise bees. It was be a service to your area. Local honey has more health benefits, also raw milk and chease.
Great suggestion! 👊
Great . I am from Pakistan and I am owner of 10 acres . I wish i change my life as a farmer.
Thanks for watching zeshan. Congrats on acquiring acres. There are limitless possibilities when you buy land of your own. What type of farm will you start? Have you created a business plan?
@@UpFlip yes I wish but for that I need training and I want to educate myself. Your video help me alot. Here in my country culture is totally different. You guys systematically run businesses , I need more education . Then I will one day plan to use my 10 acres of land
@@sharpyourbrain1412 all about taking action, just start well educating yourself even more!
@@dustinb3356 thanks brother
@@sharpyourbrain1412 hope you’re ok! Pakistan is having a rough times right now with flooding! Be safe!
We just processed our first 36 chickens on leased land! This video gives me inspiration and goals to work towards. WE NEED MORE FARMERS!
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Narada I’m interesting in poultry business
What questions do you have?
@@MrNardo1238 i’m also interested in chicken farming Buying a farm this year
@@MrNardo1238 i’m moving from cows to chickens
This was absolutely amazing! So informative, honest, and transparent. Thank you so much for all of this. My favorite part was the owners just talking from the heart and sharing the process, mistakes, and successes.
Yes, it is very useful knowledge for those who really want to start a chicken farm.
Started my own last year, building my numbers up and selling eggs three cities over, it's going good so far!
Edit: I'm also selling duck eggs at a few dollars higher per dozen. So far it's been going great!
thinking about the same can you lay out how many chickens u got and eggs u produce as well as income
@@frankrollins8171 give it a try! I started off last year with 36 but sadly lost all but six hens and one rooster due to varmints. This year I'm mostly regrouping my flock, hatching my own and ordering different varieties for egg color. Weekly, with the chicken and duck eggs I've been doing 100$+ through Saturdays and Sundays. It's not bad as a side gig.
Next year once the flock will he 100+ strong of each chicken and ducks I'll try going full time.
Man can't wait to do this when I get my own property
@@ReneMcLaren hell yeah brother
@@jamestomlin5525 Nice looking to start on 1 acre in the next month.
He talks about not being in debt but they own nothing. They lease the land and everything on it and it could all get pulled out from under them. They've got this huge infrastructure on someone else's farm, not theirs.
we talked about that, just didn't make it into the footage unfortunately. They have a lifelong relationship with the owner and a very strong long term lease in place.
And all the infrastructure was paid for by the land owner.
@@paul.bulanov Can you hook me up with the footage so we can put more info in the blog?
How awesome is this? I’m a local truck driver but my dream is to be a chicken farmer. I currently have 15 hens but we rent our home and I don’t believe the property is big enough to to have a very profitable operation. The information I’ve learned today is priceless. Thank you so much. You have renewed my farming hopes and dreams.
Hey Adam, how is it going with your chicken farm?
@@levi779 Hello Levi. Unfortunately we are still in the same place. The chickens however are doing great. We sold 7 to a buddy because we had a broody hen sitting on a clutch. We hatched those out. Today I have hens sitting on two more nests. My real issue is, I’m afraid to leave and fail. I know that you have to take risks in life, however it’s not just my life. I have a pretty big family. It’s nice to know that the birds will take care of you as long as you take care of them. We are looking to buy property in Eastern Washington this coming year. Once that gets done we will have to figure out what we really want out of this life. I personally can live without most of the comforts today’s society affords us. I can’t say the same for the children. To answer your question, my goals haven’t changed but it’s going to take bait more time to get things together.
I appreciate your inquiry into this matter. It shows you care and there’s not a lot of that going around these days. God bless Your family and farm. There’s not a ton of that going around anymore as well.
@@adamjohnston9315 : I'm a farm owner. We partner with a woman grazing chooks in our paddocks, she was a girl when we started. So you don't need to own or lease the property but rather partner with the land owner.
Excellent video, great content!! I really enjoyed watching their journey. My brother blessed me with 8 day old chicks 18 months ago and I have since learned how extremely awesome chickens are!! Turns out to be one of the best "non job jobs" I've ever embarked on. I grew my flock to just barely under 100 head in a relatively short time, incubated and hand raised every single one of them. This summer I sold all of them but my original flock and a few of the ones I incubated and raised from the original flock. I now have 13 in my main flock and just hatched out another batch of 30 to grow out for next season and will incubate and hatch chicks all fall and winter. I have one customer who buys all my eggs, no matter how many I take them, currently about 6 dozen a week. Last week I added Seramas to my flock for those who prefer pets and or show quality birds. I'm afraid I'm addicted!!! I never intended on turning this into a business but it's morphing into one all on it's own.
If you want to try your hand at it, don't let anything stop you, just do it, you won't regret it. I also want to add that I am doing this all on my own, a true, one woman operation. It's a lot of hard work, but when you love what you're doing, it's not so much like work but a labor of love. Everyone who buys my chickens to start or add to their flock always tell me how sweet and friendly they all are, even my roosters. Seems they really don't know they're chickens, they just think they're little feathered people. 🤣🥰
What breed(s) of chickens do you have in your main flock?
How much are you getting per dozen? Its much more profitable to build your own client base so you can expand into other areas and sell them other products eventually eggs become the foot in the door im getting 7 bucks a dozen up here in canada doing about 50 dozen a week with 120 pecker heads
One of my grand daughters grew up on 3 or so acres. They had hens and she had them tame as. Not sure what happened to the hens when they moved. They would have pined I believe.
You can make a small fortune farming if you start with a large fortune
I remember I dated a girl in Arizona whose step dad had a whole farm , but his chickens literally didn't matter to him because he made all his money off horse feed , so they had literally thousands of eggs all year long , all sorts of colors , now after seeing about an "egg shortage" in California and seeing the price of a dozen eggs (8.00$ + 1/19/23)
Ouch $8 in Australia we pay around $4 and I thought that was bad.
Gotta pay those millionaire to stay somehow why not use the regular folk lol
Paul always does a great job with his interview style, pulling loads of great insight out of all these successful business owners. Fair play and keep up the good work
Thank you
I was really impressed by the way Paul talked to the ranchers.
This is perfect 🤩 50 minutes long can’t ask for more great content!!!
Alfonso thank you for constant support! We much appreciate you!
The key takeaway was having multiple income streams and realizing the red tape and bs you have to go through with the government to run your business.
I would love to see a small farm operated by a few people. My goal is to raise what I can take care of myself.
its two full time jobs untill you get everything cracking then its just one.
I have a small place and roughly 50-70 chickens (started with 12). Intent was fresh eggs and enough for the family with some extra eggs to store over winter/slow times. If for family consumption. Maybe need 1/4-1/2 ac. Dozen chicks and home. Feed/water is a thing. 30min- 1hr a day ish is realistic.
Commercial... all the things said.. very expensive. There are many regulations that may apply in your state or region. If you want to sell to others it can be allot of work just for that. Sell meat and then FDA garbage is involved so do your homework ahead of time. Best of luck to you :)
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He never answered how they started. Did they just sell eggs, chicks, or grown chickens. Or did they illegally process and sell the meat too. Im guessing they sold the meat because they skirted around questions.
I've got a question what kind of premints and/or licensing would you need to possess your own chickens for sale as a one it two person operation?
I'll make sure to include that in the blog. One issue is it is different for each state, county, and city. Your local SBA or Health district should also be able to point you in the right direction.
@@brandonboushy ok thank you 😊
I in MI need more than 5 acres by law. My property has to be zoned correctly. I then need to find a licensed processor or build those facilites and get my own license ($30,000 min.)-we pay $3.5 per bird for process. Then you'll have to get like 9 freezers. Then a seperate building for those freezers so you can be licensed. We are 300 birds and $6,000 deep in this. We won;t see a dime of profit till the end of next summer-IF everything goes optimally. Do not dabble with this in MI, do or do not-there is not trying to chicken farm. Side note, in our are cut throat, the margin on eggs is terrible, but the costs to license (NONE in MI!) are much lower.
@@JamesThomas-pj2lx I have been looking into it a lot since my question I'm in NE don't have to be licensed until you are producing more that a 1000 birds a year and I am aloud to process my bird without usda inspector but willl have to follow usda guidelines, we just have to keep really good records of everything and same with the eggs we don't need anything to be selling eggs either. I don't really have plans in selling eggs I have enough chickens for my family and thats about it.
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I saw a mobile processing unit by my house maybe that is more doable
Love the video but they are making millions on a full farm and store not just eggs and chickens
Great video! Enjoyed hearing from a farmer starting up. Just moved to East Tennessee to start a homestead. Just got my first chicks for layers. Will be looking into broilers.
Wonderful Tina! We are so excited for you. 😀👍🎉 We can't wait to get a follow up with everything and see your progress. Please keep us updated. Any advice for someone looking to get started in the same industry?
@@UpFlip I just started up this past year. I have The Red, White and Naked Chicken Coop. Red Rhode Island Reds, White, White Leg Horn and Naked, German Naked Neck Chickens. I have 30 birds altogether and I’m breeding pure breeds.
Welcome to TN:) I love it here and congrats
"Don't wait for anytime-start now *** stood out for me
Same here.....there is always something you can do now
Wow this was so insightful. It sounds like they take the winter off from farming. I'm in Alberta, Canada. My wife and I tried to raised chickens throughout the winter last year and it was difficult. Maybe this year we'll take the winter off too.
I definitely agree either that or move to a place where it doesnt get too cold
hoop house, heat sink. bingo.
Why would anyone object to raising animals for food? After all, this IS where food comes from.
I'm really interest in raising chickens, and the book he mentions Pastured
Poultry Profits. The only thing that I see for improvements on the channel would be to take things a little slower. Everything jumps around fast and it gets hard to have to pause or rewind frequently to keep up. Love this info channel!
Yea but they really lucked up with that neighbor
Great video.always enjoy that they cover all aspects of the business.finances ,regulations .along with start up costs.and the processes.thanks
I just luckily found you guys. This video teaches a lot of information from the experts. I am planning my own organic raised chicken and goat farm in Los Angeles. I really need to read that book to learn more secrets. Btw it is very knowledgeable video. Nice job.
Going from watching back to back videos about how large food comapanies (TYSON) ruin farmers lives to watching this is crazy
I’m currently building my first coop outdoors. My chickens 6-hens Golden Comets are currently in my garage as it’s winter time & we have had some low drops in weather here. I totally want that book your talking about! However, ur doing something right by being seen. I found you. But, maybe encourage more shares from the channel. Hopefully this helps! I would totally love to see you all at the smaller farmers markets to. Think what your doing is amazing by the way. The smaller farms or our future. But, love to see the enterprise to! My dreams one day!
I really don’t know how you’d be able to improve these videos the retention imo is great this 50 minute video felt like a 20 minute video and I didn’t need to skip ahead even once
You never did go into how much they are making...
Farming is so much fun! I've really enjoyed it.
It really is! Farming can be a rewarding and fulfilling activity. Thank you!
I am looking to change my vocation -- from IT work to Chickens. I just love chickens, they are an amazing animal. This was super helpful and encouraging! I've been thinking of doing a commercial processing business...but this farm-to-mouth approach presented here is SO lights me up with excitement. Thanks for sharing!!
only do this if you want to be poor. Keep your profitable day job, you'll need it to farm.
@@JamesThomas-pj2lx 😂😂😂
@@JamesThomas-pj2lx being rich is overrated. There's delight in doing what you love, and that's the real wealth.
Everything costs more then you think it will. I love my chickens and raising them and eggs are better then anything in stores (imo) lol. None of it is as simple as UA-cam makes it look like. That being said I personally find it worth it. Start small b4 giving up the day job :). Animals need to be cared for daily..
If you follow the right path, you can earn good money in a short time.


Awesome video, unbelievable lifestyle, attitude of this guys to business!! Like from Ukraine!!
Excellent video. Not a lot of fluff (wasted time/words). Well shot, asked great questions, very thorough. Thanks for putting this together.
We really appreciate that ccasanova. We work really hard on these videos so it really feels great when people notice all the details. 😀Thanks for watching. Should we do another video in the farming industry?
@@UpFlip In my opinion, you can do any other industry you want. This video was well edited, well shot, well focused on the task at hand…I plan to dig through more of your videos to see what else you’ve done such a great job in explaining.
If you found other farming businesses like this one that maybe started from a different angle, like with pigs or goats or cows, that could be useful as well. I’m thinking of getting chickens, and this video with its long length was a little off-putting at first, but within just a few minutes I was drawn in because you didn’t waste time with nonsense, so I found it extremely helpful and have shared it with others saying as much. It was pure information, and excellent information, all from a great source. Hats off to you. If I had one complaint, and I’m stretching here, it would be that it could’ve been even longer and I’d have still watched, though I’m not sure what other questions I would have, so like I said…I’m stretching to find some minuscule piece of constructive criticism. 😁
@@UpFlip I've watched a few of your videos now, and you really do a good job. I also thought about your question a little more. This video was so helpful, but there was a point around 16:00 when Geoff said "without getting super farm nerdy..." and then he scratched the surface on "farm nerdiness." You're obviously very skilled at asking good questions, getting good answers, and making it enjoyable to watch. I'd encourage you, particularly with farming, to get these folks to give you more of the farm nerd info, or a deeper dive into it than you got to here. That would be very useful and entertaining to watch. Thanks again.
@@ccasanova34 Out of curiosity how would you feel about parts like that being a second video? UpFlip has found that 30 second answers tend to be the point where users stop dropping off, but I agree that I totally enjoy hearing a person geek out on their favorite subjects.
@@brandonboushy I think that would be perfect. The question is do you release both videos at the same time or staggered a few days? I’m sure there’s pros and cons to both.
so what came first, chicken or egg ?🐣🐔
So I think this is proof of how rich animal farming would make you and the extent they would go to protect their profit.
I live in Las Vegas/Overton Nevada and today I bought 3 chickens then went right back after setting up their home in a barn. Went back and bought 3 more of a different breed and also came home with a Turkey. Already have the perfect name for the business. Can’t wait to get this going
This is great! We're so excited for your success! 👊
are you the chicken chaser
Love this. Improve by giving away two books? 🤣 but seriously thanks for the vid.
I stopped watching this video a few minutes in after your constant insert of promotions. Add blocking? How do I block your adds? I already pay for YT premium so I don’t have to watch adds.
I would start one as soon as possible as to save money on eggs. Inflation is crazy and I need to pack on protein.
The insights into raising pasture-raised poultry are invaluable!
Am in South Africa and I was thrilled by your success story. I wanna go into farming as well what can you advise me or help me with.
What do they call these style of chicks - pasture raised? Like they clearly aren’t free ranging them, but how do you market chicken tractor chickens lol
i rather start a crocodile farm (and i will) then let them attack chicken killers.. you steal lives to earn money means you are sick.. so am i cz chickens and human are on 1 line to me and my crocodiles do not like fruit and vegetables XD
Just started with 15 and rasing them in my house
Amazing Samuel. Congrats on getting started. We're excited to get an update on how things are going. 😀Do you have previous farming experience?
Love your operation In South Georgia I have 9 acres and retired and I going to build me some chicken tractors and use my land for chicken and egg farming for something to do and keep me busy I love to stay busy that’s great for your health and make me extra income thanks for sharing I have learned a lot from your show ps Gods blessings for you and your family and employees
Wow, that's great potential you have there, Darrell! If you want to know more about how you can manage your business, please head on to our blog 👉www.upflip.com/blog
There, we discuss all aspects a business needs to start and grow. All the best to your future farm!
I live in Texas as well and am studying for my termite license. do you know a website that could help with the studying? Also man praying for much success on your business. you're right there's enough for everyone to eat!
This is one great interview, simple and informative..thanks for a great interview like this
Beautiful video, beautiful info.. Wouldn't have been possible without your excellent questioning!
Congratulations!
That was very interesting. It is not often I watch long videos, but I watched this to the end. The chicken chose you and you choped it's head off and ate it. All jokes aside you are four hard working business partners, and are reaping the rewards of your labour. Hard to think all you have came from one idea, and 32 chickens. I like the meal on the farm idea. Greatest piece of advertising there is, and it is just time and organising. Not big $$$ that gets thrown away. I wish you all well. If I was looking for a job I call you. But I am happily retired 5 years ago.
amazing farm sir👍the chickens all look healthy
They really do! I am extremely impressed with how good hos birds look with raising so many.
Rochelle seems to do ALOT shame you didn’t talk to her.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Which industry are you in?
Heinrich Himmler needs to see this.
0:33 $22.49/whole bird !! Get It !!!!
Thank you so much. This interview is more than sitting in a classroom. I greatly appreciate
So glad you liked the video @nyenkenyenglay1547 ! What was the best thing you learned?
Only way to get rich from owning one farm is to make a UA-cam show about it. 😂
Great tips on poultry farming! I’ve been raising chickens too and shared my setup on my channel. Would love to hear what others think! [10:30]
If only this kind of videos are applicable in the Philippines
27:20 I'm not sure you interpreted the last questions correctly. Could improve by getting the fun little tag line but also more elaboration to ensure you are seeking the correct information:
Which came first the chicken or the egg could have been referring to which do you do first Layers or Meat birds?
How badly can a chicken farm take losses could have been expanded to "And still remain profitable". Of course you can walk away and have every animal die and the bank take everything and get fined by the government until your grand children are in debt, so the answer "if you do things really wrong you can lose all the animals" is sort of a derp answer.
how much you make you asked in the beginning...well considering the 🐤 becomes a 🐔/🐓 in 50 days?...probably not little.
Hey this isn’t a Stardew valley walkthrough?
Paul! Great video, I'd be excited at plugging 2 Second Lean models into a broiler operation like that. I'm actually plotting out exactly trying that. Where can 2SL methods help the already stacking of the rotational grazing poly culter. Also man, if y'all wanna check me out while i go from, blank piece of Land to Operational 2 Second Lean farm, i'd be game.
Best video to date👍🏾😊 regenerative farming 💪🏾
We truly appreciate that Ian. 😀There will always be a need for this type of industry. Would you ever get into regenerative farming?
@@UpFlip appreciate you guys so much and love your videos. I am actually on the verge of writing a business plan for a regenerative farm so this video is the extra motivation I needed, can’t thank you guys enough 🙏🏾😅
This is amazing, keep up the good work to inspire people like us..who have love for farming but we don't know how to go with..
We hope you keep the inspiration flowing! If you want to know more about farming, please visit our blog 🙌
These videos give false hope to ppl thinking it’s an easy way to make money
I used to do it part time. it's tuff being farmer now feed prices are double
Your in Oregon, LOL. I left Oregon and went to Missouri due to taxation and very progressive regulation. God bless you all!
I instantly subscribed! That's a fine example of journalism 👏🏼
Fantastic interview and great questions and flow to video.
The personal connection to your customers is I believe your best attribute. Thanks for all the information about how you started and the information that doesn’t get answered in a lot of videos like this. Good luck to you!
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and feedback. Any business you want to see next? 🤔
Used to be able to call up Pilgrims Pride tell them how much land you have and if so they would come set a nigga up but Tyson must of knocked out Phil Donahue!!
🥔 and crawfish eith what you've got would be awesome. I know all the right people.
Listening to this at work. Will have to watch again. So much info and helping me begin my journey
You got this! Let us know how your farm turns out, okay? 🐣
Barbequed chicken is good to eat. Turkey barbequed like chicken is a wow it is good eating. I use 10 lb or less birds.
I’m interested kind of homeless and need to do best farming any suggestions how to start I’m 31 years old please thanks
Which breed of hen you guys think is better for egg production. Is it Australorp or golden hen or which one?
How much can I make on a quarter acre of land just doing chicken and how many birds and chicken tractors can I put on it and how big of the tractor should I build?
When you start is meat birds better ,than egg layers working on a chicken side hustle as part of a larger vision.
Paul! Great video, I'd be excited at plugging 2 Second Lean models into a broiler operation like that. I'm actually plotting out exactly trying that. Where can 2SL methods help the already stacking of the rotational grazing poly culter. Also man, if y'all wanna check me out while i go from, blank piece of Land to Operational 2 Second Lean farm, i'd be game.
Lol, I like the way he said they work with the cows instead of saying they eat the fly maggots in the cows shit and then the chickens spread the cow manure...
This is probably the best video I have watch and is coming at a good time as we are moving out of the city and back to the country and looking to grow some of our foods.
Incredible work they do! We should all praise and buy from this heros!
Their dedication and expertise deserve our admiration and support. Thank you for watching!
please can anybody help me i want to work b i am from pakistan i can do any hardwork in any hot and cold environment like harvesting , farm work , cleaning etc
I’m so done with London need to get out of here to country side however do not know where to start form 28 years of my life in city and seems like is going to end like this
This is my dream job when I go back home land Kenya I love farming my mother she have 4 cows and 20 goats I really miss those childhoods time
Same here
Love this info channel..
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
good Job , I have learn alot from you because I'm planning for poultry farm.
That's wonderful to hear Briansco. 😀😀Congrats on getting started. We can't wait to get an update on how things are going. Have you started a business plan?
0:35 "They are now selling hundreds of chicken every year" 999 chicken.
Yes chicken farming is always profitable. You have good resources and lot of fertile land so you can have many more profit. What you think oprn range farming is more profitable or Environmental Control house broiler or layer farming??
Any way you could put in more 30
Second ads?? Insane.
Boy, oh boy, yeah don't give Joe Gallatin any credit for creating the chicken tractor...
I heard Joe Salatin mentioned, so i am not sure what you're saying
Where are you located? Can we visit your farm?
How can i buy authentic fancy eggs from Bangladesh?