You might think raising meat birds is just like raising layers, but here’s what really surprises most people: 1️⃣ They grow at lightning speed – Egg layers take months, but meat birds are ready in 7 1/2 weeks. 2️⃣ They eat A LOT more – Don’t be shocked at how fast they go through feed. 3️⃣ They don’t need roosts or nest boxes – They don’t roost and they aren’t here to lay eggs; they just need floor space. 4️⃣ They have a different temperament – Meat birds are calmer and more food-driven. They al

If you’re not feeding your meat birds correctly then you’re wasting time and money. These birds are meant to put on the pounds and grow to a larger size. And by them doing this they provide you with more meat!! We often see really small birds and just know if you don’t have large birds you need to adjust how you’re feeding them. This simple change can make the world of difference! ______ We go over how to properly feed your meat birds in our online course to grab it and learn more about raising

All the info 👇🏼 Start by figuring out if you’re doing the butchering yourself or if you’re sending it to a butcher. Figure out how many you want to raise this year Figure out how many you can raise for your space at a time Figure out how many batches of chickens you need to raise Where will your brooder space be? Will you raise in a barn or tractor? Somewhere else? Where will you run your tractor? Once you have these questions figured out you can then move forward with ordering your supplies a