We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No.
33-67474
and Form S-8 No.
333-92412) pertaining to the Sanderson Farms, Inc. and Affiliates Stock Option
Plan and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.
333-123099) pertaining to the Sanderson Farms,
Inc. and Affiliates Stock Incentive Plan of our reports dated
December 20, 2007 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Sanderson Farms, Inc., and the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Sanderson Farms, Inc., included in
the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
October 31, 2007.
