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We just butchered our first ever group of meat chickens, the process overall went pretty good, but there are definitely things that we will change next time. Here are some common mistakes with meat chickens. This year we had 37 cornish crosses that we raised in a chicken tractor for 10 weeks. We ended up...Read More

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So, you want to put meat on the table yourself, but what are the best meat chickens to raise? There are a lot of different breeds of meat chickens available, each having its own pros and cons. It’s important to do your homework before you jump into raising them. #meatchickens #broilers #broilerchickens #chickenbreeds #meatchicken #pasturedpoultry #chickentractor #raiseyourownmeat #raisingmeatchickens #homesteading #homestead #selfsufficiency

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Raising meat chickens is a very exciting, interesting, and rewarding experience. It is surprisingly easy for all ages and is suitable for someone with limited space. Cornish Rock cross is the most popular breed raised for meat. These broilers are specifically bred to grow very big very quickly. In only 6-8 weeks they go from cute fluffy chicks to large 6 pound chickens ready for processing, but there are a few things you need to know about these little fluff balls.

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chickens in a metal trough with text overlay how many chickens do i need to feed a family of 4

How many chickens will you need to feed your family of four? Learn about the different factors that will affect how many chickens you will need. #chickensforbeginners #chickensformeat #chickensforeggs #raisingmeatchickens #RaisingChickens

chickens in a chicken coop with the words meat chicken processing day on top and bottom

Meat chicken processing day is a big day on a farm. Growing your own meat and butchering your own chickens is a great first step in homestead skills, and being self-sufficient. Come along and see how we did it! #meatchickens #growyourownfood #raisingchickens #homesteading #farmanimals #pasturedchicken #farming #farminglife #countrylife #farmlife

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chickens in a coop with the words 8 things to consider before raising cornish cross

Are you thinking about raising meat birds? Here are 8 things you need to think about before you decide to raise Cornish Cross chickens for the freezer.

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A beginners guide on how to raise meat chickens for meat, including cost! Raising chickens for meat is the best way to take control on the environments in which your chicken is raised. But exactly how much does it cost? And what do you need? This guide will lay it all out for even the newest backyard chicken owner! #backyardchickens #homesteading #meatchickens #cornishcross

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Even though we have butchered four of our heritage roosters before, a few weeks ago was our first time butchering legit meat chickens. They were Cornish Cross breed, the fastest growing of all the meat

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Maybe you're a graduate from YouTube University and you think that the only way to raise meat chickens is 100 at a time. Or maybe, you are too busy to raise, butcher, and freeze 100 chickens at a time. Let me introduce you to how we raise meat chickens!

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a close up of a chicken with the words 3 best meat and chicken breeds on it

Thinking about adding broiler chickens to your homestead? Raising chickens for meat can be very rewarding. But which breeds of chicken are best for raising for meat? Here are the top 3 chicken breeds to consider when raising chickens to butcher for meat. #broilers #meatchickens #raisingchickens #chickens #thehensloft

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Here are 12 of the best meat chicken breeds for raising on your homestead. A great list for beginners who are looking to raise broilers. Both cross-bred & heritage breeds are compared here.

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fried chicken on a paper towel in a basket

It may be bold of a Jewish Yankee (meaning me, not Sandy Koufax) to state this is the crunchiest, tastiest, juiciest, easiest and all-around best fried chicken I've ever had, but I'm gonna say it anyway. The secret is the brine and immersing the chicken in oil in either a deep fryer or deep dutch oven.

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