Learn to Process and Package Your Poultry—Confidently, Safely, and at Home

Hands-on expert-led class desined to help you take control of your food supply.

Ready to Take Control of Your Own Meat Supply?

If you’ve been raising chickens but feel unsure—or even nervous—about how to process and package them yourself, this is the class you’ve been waiting for.

With over 17 years of hands-on farming and poultry processing experience, we’ve helped countless homesteaders and backyard chicken keepers gain the confidence to put their own farm-raised meat in the freezer—safely and skillfully.

Join us at New Beginnings Poultry & Ducks for a full-day, small-group, on-farm experience that walks you through the entire process—from live bird to properly packaged meat.

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What You’ll Learn:

This is a full-day course that combines processing and packaging into one complete experience:

How to humanely and safely prepare your birds
Equipment and tools needed for processing
Step-by-step butchering instruction
How to cut whole chickens into parts (breasts, thighs, wings, etc.)
Packaging, sealing, and freezer storage techniques
Safety and sanitation best practices

Class Details

Dates Available:

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time:

10:00am–1:00pm: Processing
5:00–6:30pm: Cuts & Packaging
(A midday break is included so you can rest and refresh.)

Location:

Sturgeon County, Alberta

(Full address sent upon registration)

Cost:

$350 per person

Includes both sessions + bonus digital course access

Class Size:

Small group setting to ensure personalized instruction

What to Bring:

Old clothing, rubber boots. Gloves and all supplies are provided.

Bonus Included!

After the class, you’ll receive access to the full digital course version, including:

Video replays
Printable guides
Step-by-step instruction
A perfect refresher when you’re ready to process at home!

💥Sign Up Now to join us in person and get exclusive access to the digital course as a bonus.

What Past Students Are Saying:

Mike

We took this class last year and it was an amazing experience for me and my wife. James took the time to explain everything to us, and spent extra time answering all of our questions! Thanks guys!

Amanda

We sold our house and moved onto an acreage to be more self-reliant but found all of the information on the internet so overwhelming so it was so nice to come to New Beginnings Poultry & Ducks farm to learn in person how to butcher and package our own birds for our family. It was a great investment and they come highly recommended!

Jayson

I had researched a lot on the internet and u-tube how to process our own birds on our farm but we are beginners and wanted some guidance and support before trying it ourselves from people who were like-minded and experienced. We learned the entire process from the beginning to the end and how it's done and we were given access to their online course which was a great benefit to refer back to!

Class for July

This is for both Processing & Packaging classes. We have a limited number of spaces so book now.

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Class for August