Poultry Farmer
OSCA 152935·ANZSCO 121321
1,600
18.4%
27.7%
46 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock.
What they typically do
- Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock
- Organises poultry farming operations and routines, such as feeding, collecting and storing eggs, and administration of vaccinations and medications
- Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages poultry breeding programs
- Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of poultry, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
- Directs and oversees general poultry farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as barns, sheds, cages and hatchery equipment
- Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry and eggs
- Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, storage, disposal of waste products and poultry hatch schedules
- Maintains and evaluates records of poultry farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages poultry farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise poultry farm staff and contractors
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Poultry Farmer.
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