In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes back Tyler Dawley to the podcast to continue their conversation on the challenges of raising chickens. We discuss creating environments that work with chickens’ instincts as well as the logistics of catching and transporting thousands of chickens at a time. Tyler provides information about efficiently sourcing feed for large numbers of birds, managing the rapid growth cycle of chickens, and how he gets chicks in large quantities for his operation.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this conversation: https://www.ranchrightllc.com/post/chicken-curious-with-tyler-dawley-part-1-episode-24

Tyler Dawley is a guy who has lived in one spot his entire life. That spot is Big Bluff Ranch, the family ranch. Since he was a kid, driving the ranch truck looking through (not over) the steering wheel, he has found purpose and passion working with the land and animals. Since 2000, he has been driving innovations on the ranch. Everything from farmer's markets to grass-fed beef to pasture poultry to direct marketing over the internet. Currently, Big Bluff Ranch is one of the largest producers of organic, pasture raised, no corn/soy chicken on the west coast. Now raising the 4th generation of Dawley's on the ranch, Tyler knows way more about raising chickens on pasture than a normal person should. Ask him what's going on and the answer is always the same - "Just raising chickens and kids."

In this episode, we cover:

• How to efficiently catch a large number of birds in order to transport
• Finding a feed mill to source your chicken feed from
• The logistics of sourcing chicks for a large operation
• Managing the fast growth cycle of chickens

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Connect with Tyler:

• Check out his website
• Send him an email at tyler@bigbluffranch.com

Connect with Ranch Right, LLC:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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In this episode, host John Haskell welcomes Tyler Dawley to the podcast to discuss regenerative agriculture and the challenges of chicken processing. We are covering the intricacies of finding a market for chicken products and the complexities involved in USDA versus on-farm processing. Tyler also shares insights into the logistics of large-scale chicken farming, managing contracts, and the potential challenges of unexpectedly needing to sell a large number of chickens.

Tyler Dawley is a guy who has lived in one spot his entire life. That spot is Big Bluff Ranch, the family ranch. Since he was a kid, driving the ranch truck looking through (not over) the steering wheel, he has found purpose and passion working with the land and animals. Since 2000, he has been driving innovations on the ranch. Everything from farmer's markets to grass-fed beef to pasture poultry to direct marketing over the internet. Currently, Big Bluff Ranch is one of the largest producers of organic, pasture raised, no corn/soy chicken on the west coast. Now raising the 4th generation of Dawley's on the ranch, Tyler knows way more about raising chickens on pasture than a normal person should. Ask him what's going on and the answer is always the same - "Just raising chickens and kids."

In this episode, we cover:

• Marketing and selling chickens
• The challenges of processing chickens
• Differences between on-farm and USDA processing

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.ranchrightllc.com/post/chicken-curious-with-tyler-dawley-part-1-episode-24

Connect with Tyler:

• Check out his website
• Send him an email at tyler@bigbluffranch.com

Connect with Ranch Right, LLC:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• On Pasture Kathy Voth
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

Mentioned in this episode:

Zone Rancher Course

Host John Haskell welcomes back Sarah Delavan to continue the conversation on profit margins. We are delving into the impacts of gross margin on cash flow and strategies for reaching higher margins. We discuss the importance of maintaining a cash runway and the role of channel strategies in determining profitability. Sarah shares insight into the intricacies of managing debt effectively and the importance of price strategy and product mix to get the most amount of revenue.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this conversation: Episode 22: Let's Talk Gross Profit Margins with Sarah Delevan

Sarah Delevan is a Food Industry Finance Expert and champion of the Good Food Revolution, with deep expertise in small business economics and sustainable food systems. Known for challenging traditional business media narratives and outdated frameworks, she’s revolutionizing how small food businesses approach growth and success by providing financial strategies tailored to their unique needs and values. Combining her hands-on experience as a Good Food Business Owner and Sustainable Food Sourcing Specialist with extensive study in entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance, Sarah brings rare insight to the intersection of profitability and sustainability. Her practical approach helps food entrepreneurs build resilient businesses that thrive while staying true to their mission. Today, she empowers food business owners to reject one-size-fits-all business advice and embrace financial strategies that support both their bottom line and the strengthening of local and regional food systems.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance and impact of gross margin on cash flow
• Why businesses need a cash runway
• Strategies for improving gross margins
• Seasonal business challenges and maintaining cash flow
• Thoughts on maintaining cash reserves within a business

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.ranchrightllc.com/post/how-does-gross-margin-affect-cash-flow-with-sarah-delevan-episode-23

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• Connect with her on LinkedIn
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• Sign up for her newsletter

Connect with Ranch Right, LLC:

• Subscribe on YouTube
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• Check out the website

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