RUA MEATS: Butchering, Chicken & Beef Slaughter Service in Belleville

General poultry processing information

At Rua Meats, we're dedicated to enhancing our facilities and serving our local farmers and customers better. Introducing our new APPOINTMENT SYSTEM has brought more farmers and reduced wait times. While there may be occasional delays, we're committed to processing your poultry swiftly and efficiently. Your feedback drives our continuous improvement, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through dynamic situations. Thank you for your ongoing support!

What to expect when you arrive:

1. Pull down the driveway along the right/west side of the facility into the parking lot. The traffic
cones are there to guide you around the perimeter of the lot.

2. You will need to complete a “green card” (see example) which is provided. An
OMFRA (provincial) inspector will sign off to verify that the birds were alive and
well at the time of arrival.

You must fill in your name, address, phone number,

Number of birds and species. i.e., 50 White rock chickens; 10 ducks; 20
turkeys etc.

Provide a copy of the Form 300 (see the example; for chickens only)
along with your grower number (found beside your name on the
first page of the form). The Form 300 was given to you at the time
of or shortly after picking up your chick order from your local
feedstore. Abattoirs must follow the regulations put in place by The
Chicken Farmers of Ontario.

3. Farmers hang their own birds on the hooks. Be prepared by bringing
gloves, boots and perhaps coveralls or a shirt to help keep your clothes
and truck seats clean.

Be prepared to help the farmers ahead of you
off-load their birds.

4. Please wait for staff to give the signal that the line is ready to accept more birds.

5. An inspector will be in the processing room checking the health, safety and quality of all birds.

6. Processing happens on Fridays.

a. Fresh market birds are available next day.

b. Frozen birds are to be picked up on Mondays or a Tuesday following a long weekend.

The humane transportation and treatment of all poultry and livestock coming to Rua Meats must be followed. With that in mind we have added links to provide guidelines for the safe and humane transportation practice of poultry and livestock.

Poultry are sensitive to temperature. They do not thermoregulate well. So, if they are too warm, they will overheat and potentially die.

Birds may be transported in cages with appropriate space or in a stock trailers with birds on shavings and water provided. The birds must have adequate space and ventilation.

Cardboard boxes, Rubbermaid tubs, grain bags etc. are not good carriers. If this type of carrier is used the tops must be open with added ventilation holes cut into the sides of the container at the level of the birds.
The following links supply more information to help you ensure the best transportation and transfer of your livestock to our facility.

Ruameats location

275 FRANKFORD RD, FOXBORO, ON