Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 3-12043, Form S-8 No. 333-7498, Form S-8 No. 333-111929, Form S-3 No. 333-84861 and Form S-3 No. 333-117472) of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, and in the related Prospectuses, of our reports dated November 15, 2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended October 1, 2005.