Natural State Processing
The Natural Choice for Quality and Humane Poultry Harvesting
Servicing Arkansas and Surrounding Regions Since 2016
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As a joint venture between Cypress Valley Meat Company and Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative, Natural State was established to fill an increasingly large need in the market for high-quality, small-scale, humane poultry processing.
Implementing humane harvesting techniques with the highest standards for animal welfare and food safety, Natural State delivers quality products using top-of-line equipment and extensive technique training, ensuring consistent value for our customers.
Pricing
WHOLE BIRD FEE (PER HEAD)
1-50 ...................................................... $186*
51-200 ................................................... $3.72
201-500 ................................................ $3.62
500+ ...................................................... $3.52
*Minimum Charge
CUT UP FEE (PER HEAD)*
1-50 ....................................................... $2.15
51-200 ................................................... $2.15
201-500 ................................................ $2.10
500+ ...................................................... $2.00
*Cut-up fee is in addition to whole bird fee
WHOLE
$14 per bird
*20 birds is $280 minimum
CUT UP
$10 (additional per bird)
To request available turkey processing dates, please call 870-405-8158 or email kerry@naturalstateprocessing.com
Condemned Fee .................. $1.50 per bird
Feed Withdrawal Policy ...... $1 per bird containing feed
Coop Wash ........................... $1.25 per coop
Liver / Heart ........................ $1.00 per pound
Necks ................................... $1.00 per pound
Feet ...................................... $2.00 per pound
Ground Chicken
/ Turkey (100lbs. min) ....... $1.50 per pound
Wing Sections ..................... $0.50 per pound
Breast
/ Tender Trimming ............ $0.25 per pound
Boneless,
Skinless Thighs
Under 300 birds ................... $0.60 per bird
300+ birds ............................. $0.50 per bird
Brat sized-links…..................…$2 per pound
Breakfast sized-links……...$2.50 per pound
Skin Packaging Fee ...........$0.50 per pound
Hauling Procedures
Have questions about transporting your birds? Here are our recommendations for hauling procedures to ensure the wellbeing of your animals while in transit.
Responsible Loading
Maintaining body temperature of birds while having appropriate ventilation is key at any point of life but is especially difficult during transport to the processor. It is the responsibility of the farmer to ensure their birds are responsibly loaded for transport.
Weather Conditions and Space
During warm, dry weather, broilers can overheat. Ensuring that there is an appropriate amount of space per bird in each crate is crucial. The standard is 8 birds per crate, but if your birds are especially large, or in the event of extreme heat, you should consult the Production Manager to see if adjustments need to be made. 7 birds per crate may be necessary, but additional preparation will be needed to ensure an adequate amount of crate and trailer space is available for your birds during catch/transport.
During cold or wet weather, broilers are easily susceptible to hypothermia. Tarping (or using a sheet of plywood) in front of the first row of crates on the trailer will help block the wind directly passing through the first few rows of birds. The first rows of birds have the most ventilation (as the trailer moves), and therefore have the greatest exposure to windchill effects, which intensifies quickly when moisture is present (even dew or fog can cause hypothermia during transport). Those birds stationed further back on the trailer are blocked by those birds stationed in front of them. Additionally, ensuring the birds behind the wheel well of the trailer are shielded from any water that may kick up from the tires, will help reduce the likelihood of hypothermia due to the birds getting wet.
Additionally, we recommend an extra layer of empty crates be placed on top of the loaded crates and tarping the top of the trailer to prevent the birds from getting wet (from rain, snow, fog, or dew). The layer of empty crates is especially important when temperatures exceed 50°F, but it is wet. This creates a ceiling where heat can be trapped, but the hottest area directly below the tarp is empty to prevent birds from smothering. When the trailer is still, we recommend the sides of the exposed crates be open to ensure proper ventilation. If it is very cold (below 35°F or below 50°F with rain/moisture), we recommend lowering the sides of the tarp immediately before and during transport.