Talk given by Clifton Slade at the 9th Annual Small Farm Family Conference in Danville, Virginia

1.  Scott and Alison Wilson

2. The Wilson Family
by Scott Wilson

9. Beef
(contracted) Layers
2% 14%
Cow Shares
33%
Hogs
23%
Broilers
22%
Turkeys
6%

10. Layers
14%
Beef
(contracted) Cow Shares
2% 33%
Hogs
23%
Broilers
Turkeys 22%

29.  Padock layout
Long Narrow
Netting Setup

33.  PER BIRD:
 Current price $3.75 / lb
 Average dress weight 4+ lbs
 Average total $15
 Ave Cost to raise $7.50
 Ave potential return $7.50

34.  Brooder – 4 weeks
 6 months as pullets
in portable shelters

45.  Cost per doz. $4.25
 Currently approx 30 doz day
 Aprox. 700 layers
 Estimate $13,000 net yearly
 Numbers vary
 Our eggs are coveted
 People reserve them
 They get upset if we run out

47. 1. Brooder
2. Shelter
3. Range

50.  A family affair

52.  $3.95 per pound
 Ave dress weight 16 lb
 Ave net per bird $32

68.  Farmers Markets
 Farm Store Sales
 Buying Club
Deliveries

69. Full Quiver Farm

70. 16ft 50ft

78.  More info at:
 FullQuiverFarm.com
 Scott.wilson@FullQuiverFarm.com