Raise chickens for meat - a discussion forum moderated by New Terra Farm

Do you raise chickens for meat on your small farm? Got questions, comments or concerns about your home flock of meat birds? Ask anything about planning, raising or marketing your birds, or tell us your own experience to help new farmers get started in this great business.

Raising meat chickens is a great sideline business for the property owner with a small acreage. We have been raising meat chickens for eight years at New Terra Farm. In a good season, we will do three 'batches' of birds, with a profit on each batch of 60-70%.

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Raising Meat Chickens - Higher Average Weight
Just got the last batch of meat chickens back from the abattoir, (49 out of 50) and the average weight was almost a full pound more than a batch I did ...

New Small Farmer, too much to learn......where do I start?
My husband and I raised 100 meat chicks last year (we are the ones who used dual purpose) our biggest struggle was pricing!. We decided on $2.30 a pound....

Heritage breeds?
Hello, my family and I are new farmers as of 09'. Our plan is to focus on heritage animals & veg.

Last year our first batch of chickens was an absolute ...

Raising meat chickens outdoors in a tent? Not rated yet
Can I use a tent just a regular family camping style to shelter about 25 birds in their fenced yard, after they no longer need a heat light and are ready ...

Meat chickens on a horse farm Not rated yet
Hi There,

I noticed a horse in the field in one of your pics of your meat chicken coop. Have you had any trouble with sickness amongst your horses after ...

Raise Chickens for Meat - FAQ Not rated yet
Hi folks,

finally, a chance for you to rant back at me! Or to ask questions and share your own opinions and experience.

Here's some FAQ's about ...

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