Poultry Farmer

Overview

Poultry Farmers breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock.

Day-to-day

• breeds and raises livestock for the production of meat and eggs
• monitors and maintains the health and condition of livestock
• provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• organises and conducts farming operations
• directs and oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
• maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems
• organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving
• working outdoors.