French poultry farming is a sector of excellence, recognized worldwide for the quality of its production and the diversity of its rearing methods. Whether you are an experienced farmer looking to expand or a project holder wishing to start a young farmer installation, the market for the transfer of poultry farms offers many opportunities. On ma-propriete.fr, we support you in this crucial process, whether you want to sell your farm or acquire a new production site within the “broiler poultry” sector.
The broiler poultry sector in France is vast and varied. It is not limited to standard broiler chickens; it encompasses a wide diversity of productions such as turkey production, roasting ducks, as well as more festive or niche products like capons, guineafowl and geese.
A successful poultry farm is above all based on high-quality infrastructure. When analysing the properties for sale on the market, several types of buildings can be distinguished, each suited to a specific production method. For intensive or standard farming, one often finds the industrial poultry house with controlled environment. These structures are equipped with sophisticated dynamic ventilation systems, allowing perfect control of temperature and humidity, thus ensuring animal comfort and optimal technical performance.
The architecture of the buildings also varies according to regions and construction periods. You may find listings mentioning a Louisiana-type building (characterized by static ventilation and side shutters) or a Colorado-type building (wider and often with dynamic ventilation). For lighter installations or for starting the activity, the poultry tunnel represents a less expensive and quick-to-install alternative.
Surface area is a determining factor. The building surface area in m2 must be in line with the economic project. To correctly estimate the financial potential of the property, it is often necessary to know the value of your land and existing installations. Beyond the rearing areas, a functional farm requires essential additional equipment: feed silos for bulk feed storage, drinking lines (nipples or cups) adapted to the age of the birds, and an efficient heating system, often via gas radiant heaters for starting batches. A dedicated brooder house may also be present to manage the animals’ first days of life in optimal conditions.
The French poultry sector is characterized by strong segmentation. While standard production remains the majority in volume, demand for free-range poultry is steadily growing. These farms require not only a compliant poultry building, but above all an outdoor range (often with trees) allowing the animals to go outside. This is a sine qua non condition for producing under Label Rouge or in organic farming, quality labels that are highly sought after by consumers.
Geographically, poultry farming is present throughout the country, but some regions dominate the market. The Greater West (Brittany, Pays de la Loire) concentrates a large share of production and infrastructure, notably the headquarters of agricultural cooperatives and slaughterhouses. However, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (particularly for duck) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region also offer attractive farm takeover opportunities.
Buying a farm specialized in poultry is not something to be improvised. We recommend consulting our buying guides to structure your approach. Beyond falling in love with a site, economic viability is paramount. One of the first points to check is the business model: is it independent production or under contract? Integration contracts are common in the sector. They bind the farmer to a cooperative or an industrial player who supplies animals and feed, and takes back the production. This system secures income but reduces decision-making autonomy.
The profitability of the business must be assessed through the financial statements of recent years. EBE (Gross Operating Surplus) is the key indicator for determining the company’s capacity to repay loans and remunerate the farmer.
The condition of the poultry equipment is another key point. Outdated equipment may require heavy short-term investment. It is also essential to ensure compliance with current health regulations and animal welfare rules, which are constantly evolving. Biosecurity has become a major issue: the presence of a sanitary airlock, a concrete washing area and the ability to maintain an effective downtime between two batches are essential to avoid disease. Management of prophylaxis must be rigorous.
For those targeting short supply chains, the presence of or the possibility to set up an on-farm slaughter room and a direct sales area are considerable assets for adding value to production. This does, however, require more labour and skills in processing and sales.
The agricultural land adjoining the buildings must also be considered, especially for free-range projects where rotation of the ranges is necessary to limit parasite pressure. A storage shed for straw or spreading equipment is often needed.
Finally, the farmer’s quality of life should not be overlooked. Many listings offer a house included. It is often preferable for the farm to be located on an isolated site to avoid neighbourhood conflicts related to noise or odours, while remaining close to main roads for feed delivery and bird collection trucks.
For prospective buyers, ma-propriete.fr has developed a set of powerful tools to simplify your search for a poultry unit. Our multi-criteria search engine allows you to filter listings precisely. You can select the “Broiler poultry” sub-category, define your search area (region, department), your budget, as well as the surface area in hectares.
We know that responsiveness is the key to a successful purchase. That is why we offer you the possibility to create a personalized email alert. As soon as a new listing matching your criteria (for example “farm with Label Rouge in Brittany”) is published, you are immediately informed.
Our platform brings together listings from various sources: real estate agents specialized in rural properties, notaries, as well as private sales. This diversity guarantees you a comprehensive view of the market. Each listing is detailed, geolocated (depending on the seller’s choice) and allows you to contact them directly via our secure form. Whether you are looking for a small unit for direct sales or a large industrial structure, you will find the property that matches your project.
If you are an owner and wish to sell your farm, ma-propriete.fr is the essential partner to ensure the success of your transaction. Our portal benefits from exceptional visibility and attracts a large number of qualified visitors every month, specifically interested in rural and agricultural real estate.
We understand the confidentiality issues related to selling an operating business. That is why we let you choose the level of geolocation of your listing. You can choose to indicate the exact municipality or simply the department, thus protecting your commercial activity during the sales process.
The user-friendliness of our interface allows you to put your listing online in just a few clicks, adding photos of your installations (poultry building, feed silos, dwelling house, etc.) and a detailed description. Moreover, your listing is not limited to our site: we ensure multi-channel dissemination, including a strong presence on social networks, notably via our Facebook groups specialized in agriculture, thus reaching a targeted and engaged community. The listing can also appear in several categories if your property justifies it (for example “Agricultural” and “Country house” if the property includes a high-quality house included).
Ma-propriete.fr is more than just a classifieds website. We position ourselves as a true partner in your agricultural project. We offer a range of complementary services to support you at every stage:
Whether your project concerns roasting ducks, organic production or an industrial turkey farm, ma-propriete.fr is the bridge between your dream and its realization.
