This equipment may be rented for on-farm use only by producers in compliance with state and federal laws. Consult your state regulatory office overseeing poultry before contacting us about dates for rental equipment availability.

POULTRY PROCESSING TRAILER RENTALS

Poultry trailers are available for rent. Each trailer comes equipped with six processing cones, rotating scalding unit, plucker, stainless steel evisceration table, and a basin for ice/water.

You will need:

  • 2″ ball hitch (hauling back and forth)
  • Full coverage automobile insurance on the towing vehicle
  • Regular sized propane tank (heating the scalder)
  • Access to running water
  • Access to electricity
  • Knives, personal protective equipment, supplies for packing.

50% Off for WVFMA Members

Rental Cost

Entities who processes poultry outside of the state of West Virginia may not use this equipment to participate in interstate commerce. This equipment may be rented for on-farm use only by producers in compliance with state and federal laws. Consult your state regulatory office overseeing poultry before contacting us about dates for rental equipment availability.

Deposit and rental fee may be paid by mailing a check or online.

MEMBER

$15 / DAY + $45 DEPOSIT*


All farmers, community members, and farmers markets who are up to date on dues for annual membership qualify to rent the poultry trailer at this rate as long as the farm they will be utilizing the poultry trailer is within West Virginia state borders.

NON-MEMBER

$30 / DAY + $45 DEPOSIT*


Anyone who is not qualified to rent at the $15 rate will be charged the $30 rate. Entities who process poultry outside of the state of West Virginia may not use this equipment to participate in interstate commerce.

*Poultry trailer must be sanitized before returning in order to receive deposit fee.

The calendar shows when the poultry trailer is already booked and at which location. Make sure your booking dates do not overlap with a current rental before you book.

Or to reserve over the phone, call  304-398-5214. This option is available Monday – Friday from 9 until 3:30 p.m.

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POULTRY PROCESSING TRAILER RESOURCES

This equipment may be rented for on-farm use only by producers in compliance with state and federal laws. Consult the state regulatory office overseeing poultry before contacting us about dates for rental equipment availability.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Employee Directory Meat and Poultry Inspection Division

On-Farm Poultry Processing Best Practices

Techniques & Equipment

Cost Analysis/Economic Feasibility

Mobile Poultry Processing Units (USDA Inspected & Exempt)

Cost Analysis/Economic Feasibility

Food Safety Research

Pathogen Research

On-Farm Management Practices

Alternative Anti-Microbials

Videos

Poultry Processing Demonstration
By Dr. Joe Moritz, WVU Poultry Specialist

Poultry Processing Cleaning & Sanitizing Demonstration
By Dr. Cangliang Shen, WVU Associate Professor & Extension Specialist