Meat chicken breeds are pretty popular at the moment and for good reason! They produce meat fairly quickly and there’s plenty to go around when you raise them correctly.
While the meat isn’t the best quality in terms of tenderness and taste, you’re getting high-quality protein with every bite. Just make sure that the meat is at least 8 months old.
When you’re raising chickens for meat, it’s important that you know the difference between a chicken and a rooster. Roosters are aggressive and loud, while hens give us eggs. Plus, roosters don’t eat much so they aren’t very useful in the kitchen.
Meat chicken breeds include chickens like Cornish Rock Crosses which produce up to 9 pounds of meat every eight weeks! A popular cross breed is the DeKalb, which is popular because of its fast growth period and easy care requirements.
Sometimes you’ll see Blue Andalusian being raised as well due to their great flavor and higher meat yield compared to other chicken breeds.
Each chicken sells for about $5 a pound, so typically $25-50.
What a great blog! Not only for farmers but also for those who raise their food. I learned a lot more than I anticipated, such as taking care of my chickens better for me and my family’s food and extra income.