Times of Operation
We will usually operate on Tuesday and Thursday. We may additionally operate on other days during periods of higher demand.
Birds should arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 on poultry days.
Lambs, beef, & pigs should arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 unless other arrangements have been made.
Please do not arrive before the specified time as staff will be busy setting up equipment.
Booking Information:
Book your livestock well in advance in order to receive your optimal date for processing. For poultry it is a good idea to request dates when you order your chicks.
Please be aware that membership is required to have livestock processed at the Salt Spring Abattoir.
Pickup and Payment
- The abattoir will advise you when your meat is ready for pickup. Payment is preferred by e-Transfer
- Please bring your own boxes or coolers to transport your birds.
- It is the grower’s responsibility to maintain safe meat temperatures on the way home. Coolers are recommended.
- Your cages may be picked up in the late afternoon on the day of processing.
- Poultry cages are available for rent from the abattoir, contact us for more details.
- Poulty cages rental is $6 each including cleaning.
