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FARMING FAQ
How many chickens can I raise without a quota?
- In Saskatchewan, the chicken marketing plan regulation states that you are allowed to raise 999 chickens per calendar year without owning a quota.
How can I be a chicken producer in Saskatchewan?
- To produce more than 999 chickens in a calendar year, it is a requirement to hold base quota rights and must be licensed by the board.
- Currently, there is no proposition for Sale of quota to “New Entrant”. However, notice of the sale of quota will be published on the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan website and in such ways considered necessary by the board, with sufficient notice to allow for response.
- Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan board office does not have a list of existing producers interested in selling quota at any given time.
Where to purchase bulk chickens?
- Maple Leaf – 306-382-2210
- Centennial Foods – 306-665-2999
- Pineview Farms – 306-239-4763
- Lilydale/Sofina – 1-800-661-5341
What are broiler chickens?
- A broiler chicken is the term used to describe a chicken raised for consumption of meat.
How long does a chicken grow?
- Birds approximately grow six (6) to (8) weeks to attain their desired weight.
Are chickens Fed Hormones?
- No. Hormones use in poultry production in Canada is illegal and has been banned.
Are chickens kept in cages?
- No. The birds are not confined, they are free to roam the barn.
Is Chicken in Canada antibiotic free?
- Consumers can be assured that Canadian chicken is free of antibiotic residues. Canada has strict regulations with respect to antibiotic use and withdrawal times to ensure that chicken reaching the marketplace does not contain residues, which is monitored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
What is Salmonella and how to prevent it?
- Salmonella infection is a common type of bacterial disease that affects the intestine tract. Any salmonella bacteria that raw chickens might have is killed when chicken is cooked properly at 165 degrees Fahrenheit and thoroughly washing all cooking surfaces.