Forreston Farm
1500 Lumkins Road, Forreston, Texas.
Incredibly unique opportunity! Own your own breeding facility and make hunting season this year and the next decade the best they have ever been. This premier upland bird rearing facility spans 237,600 sq. ft. under protective netting, featuring 69 expertly designed pens, each 150 feet long with 40 feet of protective roofing, crafted to the ideal height for optimal flight conditions to ensure superior bird development. The setup includes 46 advanced 12x14 brooder rooms, each equipped with hydronic radiant flooring and digital thermostats for precise control of heat and exhaust fans, plus a 24x36 office/incubator room for enhanced operations. Automated auger feed lines and a comprehensive watering system, supported by a 100 bbl, 4,200-gallon steel tank providing days of emergency water, maximize efficiency. The facility also includes four 15-ton feed bi...
Incredibly unique opportunity! Own your own breeding facility and make hunting season this year and the next decade the best they have ever been. This premier upland bird rearing facility spans 237,600 sq. ft. under protective netting, featuring 69 expertly designed pens, each 150 feet long with 40 feet of protective roofing, crafted to the ideal height for optimal flight conditions to ensure superior bird development. The setup includes 46 advanced 12x14 brooder rooms, each equipped with hydronic radiant flooring and digital thermostats for precise control of heat and exhaust fans, plus a 24x36 office/incubator room for enhanced operations. Automated auger feed lines and a comprehensive watering system, supported by a 100 bbl, 4,200-gallon steel tank providing days of emergency water, maximize efficiency. The facility also includes four 15-ton feed bins and two 12-ton feed bins, complemented by a detached 60x12 brooder.
Designed by the renowned Dr. Thornberry, former Texas A&M poultry division leader, this facility is a near-perfect model for upland bird production, free-range chicken farming, or any poultry venture, refined through three iterations. With minimal adjustments, it can transform into an elite equine facility, offering 46 heated, well-ventilated horse stalls with automated feeders, ideal for equestrian enthusiasts seeking a turnkey operation. The facility comprises four buildings totaling 16,464 sq. ft. of concrete under roof, with Building 1 and 2 each at 3,696 sq. ft., Building 3 at 5,040 sq. ft., and Building 4 at 4,032 sq. ft.
Located right off I-35, just 45 miles south of Dallas this easy to access property is perfect for transporting inventory, reaching customers and clients. 3,700 feet of road frontage makes for easy truck accessability. Modern breeding facilities, flight pens, storage barns, equipment sheds, and well-maintained fencing. It has everything a large game bird breeder, regenerative farmer, or other commercial operator needs.
Facilities:
Climate-controlled breeding houses
Flight conditioning pens
Feed and supply storage
Automated watering system
Capacity: 200,000 birds per year
Turnkey Operation: Includes all infrastructure, equipment, and ownership of 12 acres.
Agricultural Tax Valuation: Eligible for ag exemption to lower property taxes.
Expansion Potential: Additional acreage or diversification into other game birds or livestock.
Great cross fencing, facility management, with the possibility for adding additional acreage. Please contact listing agent to take a full tour and discuss expansion plan.
Contact:
Dusty Harvard
Land & Ranch Realtor @ Mock Ranches Texas
307-259-4621
Showing Instructions:
This property is marketed and shown exclusively by The Mock Ranches Group, a team with Keller Williams Realty. Please contact 512-275-6625 for showing information. All appointments must be made with the listing broker and be accompanied.
Notice to Buyers Agents:
Buyer agents must make first contact and be present for all showings.
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From downtown Dallas head south on I-35, driving 30 miles you will pass Waxahachie and exit Forreston Road (FM 329). Staying on highway 77 for 1 mile the turn off to Lumkins road will be on the right, leading to directly to the property. 15 minutes from Waxahachie, 45 minutes from Waco.