meat bird housing

We're planning out how best to maximize our backyard space for homesteading and what with the laying flock we have already purchased and the size of garden we want, that leaves us with very little space for raising our own meat source which is also important to us. We have either enough space...

Hello, hope this isn't a dumb question - Is there any reason why I couldn't have a large area with electric fencing as a permanent broiler area? My lot is really hilly which hasn't been great for moving the chicken tractor around. We have one sloped spot with apple trees, and I'm wondering...

Hey! I just found out that we’re supposed to get snow in 7 days with a low of 21. I have 25 meat birds, and I knew I was cutting it close to the cold weather When I ordered them, but I wasn’t expecting it so soon. The only housing they have is a Joel Salatin style tractor, so it’s not totally...

When can I keep Cornish x in tractor 24/7 ? With Cornish x when is this possible? Do I need to make a box to lock them in at night? Or just tractor....will have one end Closed in with protection from elements.

My 12 chicks are all between 6-8 wks old and have been staying in a makeshift coop that I built out of an extra large dog cage, but after looking at every single coop I think they make on the internet I finally ordered one and it will be here on Tuesday. I know that everyone says the best way to...

This coming late winter/early spring we will be venturing into raising meat birds for the first time, but I'm having a difficult time finding recommendations on coop/housing size. We won't be doing Cornish -- either starting with Rangers or even the Meyer's "fry pan bargain" of solely mixed...