You can apply for a small slaughterhouse license from the the Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Businesses that conduct retail or wholesale slaughter of animals must apply for a small animal slaughterhouse license. This includes live poultry markets and slaughterhouses that process rabbits, deer, ostriches, and birds.

Online

Apply for a Small Slaughterhouse License.

By Phone

• Agency: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
• Phone Number: (718) 722-2876
• Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM