Artisanal Chicken Program

Post by **poultry_admin** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:00 pm

I was at a meeting this morning where innovation in agriculture was the main topic. One presentation was from a participant of the Artisanal Chicken Program implemented through the Chicken Farmers of Ontario. I thought it would be interesting to this crowd that there are ways now to raise 600 to 3000 chickens per year for select identified markets without having to have quota. Yes, it needs paperwork, applications and the like, but I am happy to see that there is an entrance into that business that will help people getting a start in Ag business.
Have a look here for more info:
http://cfoprograms.ontariochicken.ca/Ne ... es-to.aspx

ross · Post by **ross** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:18 pm

Yep been reading bout , I mentioned it before on the defunked PSO , no it ain't easy , no it ain't for everyone and yes some rules to follow but it sure as heck is a start for those who are serious bout getting into it , nice to see 80 + got into it . Good stuff admin . Luck

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:12 pm

I wonder what the "select artisanal markets" are?

JP* · Post by JP* » Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:47 pm

The first thing I thought of was Asian cuisine. Silkies specifically.

Heritage breeds could be another specialty.

What you feed too.

Just guesses though. I should be sleeping. [emoji12]

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SandyM · Post by **SandyM** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:49 pm

If I remember from the info Ross put up on PSO, Silkies were on the list - a preference for their black meat.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:09 am

In the US some people are trying to breed a larger fibromelanistic (black skin/meat) chicken to satisfy that market....... tricky to breed completely black though.

ross · Post by **ross** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:32 am

In the silkies case it's not bigger is better . The ones we have now are too big . The cultural market uses pcs & small birds .

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:58 pm

Baby silkies then!

ross · Post by **ross** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:30 pm

No just Silkie banty / banties .

scottishpet · Post by **scottishpet** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:44 pm

Since this program is out has anyone had experience with the Artisanal Chicken program? Or knows of anyone who has ventured into the scary world of government red tape and big brother knowing way too much about what we are doing/hoping to do/trying to do? :question: Guess I am way too much of a conspiracy theorist! But I hate telling the government anything. They take more, and I still am waiting for unfulfilled promises from decades of lies never mind the new promise that you know will never see the light of day after an election. :running-chicken: However I would like to be able to legally sell to others in a specialized niche market.

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