Long established (1954) poultry farm with up to date plan including its own abattoir for processing own birds and boiling hens for other growers. Runs approx 7,000 free range meat birds and 6000 barn layers, which are marketed to major supermarkets, other smaller shops (milk bars, cafes, restaurants, butchers, etc) and there are good door sales direct to the public. The business is located 1 kilometre off the Bass Highway at Latrobe which is only 10 klms from Devonport or 90klms from Launceston to the east.
The business occupies a site of 1.93ha with 2 layer sheds, 6 roaster growers’ sheds, 4 layer feed silos and 5 roaster feed silos and an abattoir capable of processing 2000 birds per week which is double the present throughput, o there is plenty of scope to expand the business. The owners’ 2 storey residence has 4 bedrooms and is set on a level block close to the plant. Staff levels are 2 owners, 2 full timers and 5 casuals for egg grading and abattoir work.
For more details call the Listing Agent Tony Hollister at any time on 0418 386 346.
For location go to Google Earth – Fly to – 162 Moriarty Road, Latrobe, Tasmania