Introduction
The French poultry sector is one of the pillars of national agriculture, positioning France as the leading egg producer in Europe. For project holders wishing to invest in this dynamic field, the land market offers numerous opportunities. Whether you are a young farmer looking for a poultry farm installation or an investor seeking to develop your activity, ma-propriete.fr is the reference portal. We connect sellers and buyers through qualified listings for the sale of laying hen poultry farms and the purchase of farms. Discover below everything you need to know about this specific market, the required equipment and the support we offer you through our buying guides.
The egg production market in France is undergoing profound changes, driven by growing consumer demand for high-quality products that respect animal welfare. On our portal, you will find a wide variety of properties, ranging from traditional intensive farming to units focused on alternative systems.
To succeed in this field, the quality of the poultry building is essential. The listings on our site often detail complete facilities. A modern livestock building must be equipped with silos for feed storage, as well as an automated feeding and drinking system. Automatic egg collection is now an indispensable standard to reduce the difficulty of the work and optimize the time management of the poultry farmer.
The typology of farms varies according to the production method, classified by codes:
We are seeing a significant increase in listings for free-range production and Label Rouge, which require suitable henhouses (often mobile or smaller units) and sufficient agricultural land to guarantee outdoor access. Structures equipped with an aviary system make it possible to optimize vertical space while offering freedom of movement to the laying hens.
Geographically, Western France (Brittany, Pays de la Loire) concentrates a large part of poultry production and infrastructure, including feed mills and slaughterhouses. However, farm takeover opportunities exist throughout the country, often driven by retirements. The sector’s economy is doing well, supported by stable consumption of shell eggs and increasing use in the food industry (egg products).
Buying a poultry farm cannot be improvised. Beyond the sale price, several technical and regulatory criteria must guide your decision to ensure the long-term viability of your project.
First, check the authorized capacity of the farm. This is governed by the ICPE authorization (Installations Classified for Environmental Protection). This key document determines the number of animals you can keep and the environmental standards to comply with, particularly regarding the manure spreading plan for effluent management.
The condition of the livestock (if it is taken over) and above all the equipment is crucial. Animal welfare standards are regularly evolving; make sure that the buildings are compliant or assess the cost of bringing them up to standard.
The economic model is another cornerstone of your thinking. Two main paths are available to you:
Finally, analyse the financial health of the target business. Study the balance sheets, turnover and especially the gross operating surplus (GOS) to calculate the projected profitability and your repayment capacity. Financing terms (bank loans, young farmer support schemes) will directly depend on the robustness of this business plan.
Ma-propriete.fr is designed to make your search easier and help you find the ideal farm. Our multi-criteria search engine allows you to filter listings precisely. You can select the "Agricultural" sub-category and then refine your search to specifically target laying hen farms or units with an egg packing facility.
Our filters allow you to sort properties by:
To avoid missing any opportunity, we invite you to create email alerts. As soon as a new listing matching your criteria (for example: "organic farming poultry farm in Brittany") is published, you are immediately notified.
Our platform gathers listings from both rural real estate professionals and private individuals. Each listing gives you the possibility to contact the seller directly via a secure form or by phone. In addition, the geolocation of listings (depending on the seller's choice) helps you situate the property in its local environment, an asset for assessing proximity to services and cooperatives.
If you are an owner and wish to sell your farm, ma-propriete.fr offers you unparalleled visibility. With thousands of monthly visitors focused on the rural world, your listing is exposed to a qualified audience of potential buyers, whether neighbouring farmers looking to expand or candidates for installation outside the family framework.
We understand the confidentiality issues linked to the sale of an operating business. That is why we offer different levels of geolocation. You can choose to pinpoint your property precisely or, on the contrary, indicate only a geographical area (department or region) to preserve the discretion of your approach with respect to your employees or business partners.
Your listing benefits from effective multi-distribution:
The simplicity of listing creation and our knowledge of the rural market make ma-propriete.fr the preferred partner for successfully transferring your business.
Beyond the simple publication of listings, ma-propriete.fr positions itself as a genuine global support tool for all your rural projects.
Whether your project involves taking over a code 1 free-range unit with direct sales or investing in a high-performance industrial facility, ma-propriete.fr is at your side every step of the way.
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