SOLD!
The FREE RANGE POULTRY HOUSE was purpose built in 2005 and measures approx. 177’ x 36’ (about 54m x 11m)
There is a Packing Room 28’7 x 10’ (about 8.7m x 3m) and Egg Store 9’11 x 8’8 (about 3m x 2.7m) There is an automatic stand-by generator and solar panels on the roof.
Surrounding the poultry house is a fenced area over which the hens have free access. This area is a mix of pasture with numerous young trees of various ages.
AVAILABLE WITH APPROX. 8 ACRES (About 3.2 Hectares)
THE POULTRY BUSINESS
Until September 2019 a poultry enterprise was conducted under contract with Noble Foods, with 5000 free range hens on a 64 week cycle. Hens were purchased at 16 weeks and they started laying at around 21 weeks. All feed and egg collection was conducted through Noble Foods. Following completion of the cycle the birds were sold back to Noble foods and there was a four week cleaning and changeover period before the next batch were delivered.
The poultry business had an excellent turnover, further details of which are available from the Agents.
The vendors have suspended the business for the time being, due to retirement.
Winkleigh offers a useful range of local facilities including a school, shop, Post Office, butcher and two pubs. Torrington which is nine miles to the North offers further local amenities, or further afield Barnstable, Okehampton and the cathedral city of Exeter.
Contact Rural Scene
01264 850700
reception@ruralscene.co.uk
Please quote Ref: EO8502
