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How much do flock advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for flock advisor in Virginia is $25.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.37 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flock advisor?

A Flock Advisor is responsible for overseeing poultry flocks, ensuring bird health, welfare, and optimal production. They work closely with farmers to provide guidance on nutrition, biosecurity, disease prevention, and overall flock management. Their role involves monitoring flock performance, collecting data, and implementing best practices to maximize efficiency and profitability. Flock Advisors may also collaborate with veterinarians and industry experts to address health concerns and improve flock conditions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What does a flock advisor do?

A typical day for a Flock Advisor involves visiting poultry farms to assess flock health, reviewing environmental and nutritional conditions, and offering tailored advice to farmers or production teams. You’ll often monitor bird performance, support disease prevention measures, and collect data for analysis and reporting. Collaboration with veterinarians, nutritionists, and farm staff is common, as is conducting on-site training or troubleshooting production challenges. The role often involves travel between facilities and requires adaptability to varying farm environments. This dynamic workday ensures you’re continually engaged and making a tangible impact on flock well-being and farm success.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a flock advisor?

A Flock Advisor needs a solid background in animal science, poultry husbandry, and flock health management, often backed by relevant agricultural degrees or certifications. Familiarity with farm management software, biosecurity protocols, and vaccination programs is typically necessary. Strong communication, observational skills, and the ability to provide practical advice to farmers are vital soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for promoting flock health, optimizing productivity, and ensuring effective on-site support for poultry operations.

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Infographic showing various Flock Advisor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,479 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Tech Advisor Breeder I - 1st Shift (Part-Time) Jetersville, VA

Tyson Foods

Jetersville, VA • On-site

$63K - $107K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


Tyson Foods rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 551 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

295th of 440 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Details:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for company's birds in regard to the proper care and comfort. Duties would include but are not limited to advising producers regarding building and equipment specifications litter manipulation and farm sanitation farm visits to include documenting bird comfort management of the flock and equipment settings directing feed and light schedules monitoring bird health egg production body weight and conformation and providing remedy when possible monitoring feed consumption pulling blood and fat samples on time when required coordinating bird placements to the farms and helping with catch schedules and ensuring communication between hatchery feed mill vaccination crews and live-haul as it pertains to their contract farms and in all areas insuring producer and company are in compliance with the production contract so as to produce flocks of the highest quality and lowest cost due to good performance and for ensuring all USDA and other government regulations are followed when handling poultry.

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long- Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: 1 year in breeder tech role preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.

Work Schedule: 25-30 hours per week

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$63,000.00 - $107,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson's total compensation package.


Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member's relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.


Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.


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