Poultry Processing

Our process includes the butchering, plucking and packaging of the bird. Your bird will be returned to you in one of two ways, depending on which you prefer.

First option being, whole, a whole bird will be air-chilled and shrink bagged. Shrink bagged is the method of bagging the chicken and then dunking the bagged bird into 180 degree Fahrenheit water, pushing all the air our of the opening and then securing it closed.

Second, cut up – When you select the cut up option, your bird will be air-chilled and then packaged by cut: legs, thighs, breast, backs, and wings. The cut ups will be packaged on a tray and vacuumed sealed.

Note: If you wish to keep the innards of the processed animals, you must request that when making the appointment and then at drop off. The innards include: heart, liver and gizzard. We can also keep the feet if they are deemed acceptable by the USDA inspectors.

Meridian Meat Packers is a proud processing and preserving facility in Meridian, Idaho. Our expert butchers take your fresh livestock through a carefully monitored preparation process to make it ready to cook. We take every precaution to ensure your meat is properly handled for a safe and delicious meal.