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
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Not sure where to start with raising meat birds? That’s totally normal. Every homesteader starts here. Winter is the perfect time to plan. ✔️ Sketch out your setup (you don’t need acres) ✔️ Decide how many birds fit your space ✔️ Choose your hatchery order dates ✔️ Start gathering basic equipment By the time the weather warms up, you’ll already feel confident and ready to raise your own food. ✨ Follow @farmtofreezer for weekly chicken-raising tips that help you get prepared the simple way and gr
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The most important step when it comes to raising meat birds is: 1. Knowing if you can raise them. This means having the space to put a brooder, an enclosed space such as a barn to raise them or a pasture with a chicken tractor. 2. Having access to equipment. We always recommend renting equipment for your first few processes. This is so you can make sure you want to do this long term before investing in your own equipment. You have to make sure you have access before processing. (Of course you ca
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You figured out that you can raise meat birds in your space and you’ve made the decision that this is the year you’re going to raise meat birds. What should you do first? If it were our first time here are the most important things to get done right now: 1. Get your process days figured out. Yes, this comes before ordering birds. What days work best for your schedule to do the processing. Mark those days. 2. Order your chicks. Figure out your hatch dates by counting backwards 7 1/2 -8 weeks. Thi
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Jordyn & Kay | Meat Birds | Chicken Processing on Instagram: "If you want to raise and process your own meat birds, here are two things that keep families stuck: Mistake 1: Waiting until you “feel totally ready” No one feels 100% ready before their first batch. What actually helps is seeing the full process and having a clear plan. Mistake 2: Trying to piece everything together from random sources ➡️ That’s how processing day turns into guesswork, stress, and feeling like you’re doing it wrong.
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