I have been unemployed  and now am underemployed, I'm over 40 and a cancer survivor (I try to thank God everyday for that)

I hit on the idea of a Poultry Processing business last year when I went with my sister to get her chickens processed, So I talked to the owner and he said he would train me and give me referrals when I got started. Training is now completed , and I loved every minute!!

The problem I'm having is buying equipment, and getting start up financing. First the poultry plucker (a fine tool for removing the feathers) cost anywhere in the neighorhood of $1100.00 up to $2850.00  . Second is the scalder which run from $200.00 (inexpensive model ) up to $2850.00 ,. Third is a Meat Bandsaw which runs from $200.00 up To 6 or 7k, besides buying stainless steel tables etc. And although I plan on starting small and working into a fulltime business in a year or so, just coming up with the financing is Difficult.

I plan on making my Processing  business a mobile unit so that I can go to the small farms etc and do their poultry processing for them,  saving them Gas and time!! I don't know anyone who wouldn't pay an extra .25 cent per chicken to save on their  fuel bill!!

Any idea's or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

To control the chicken population please have your chicken spayed or caponed!!