I actually don't know where they were living at the time they had 200 chickens. We didn't grow up with a close relationship with dad's family. I guess I should ask Dad and get some more information from him the next time we talk. I'd like to know what they fed that many chickens also. Of course...
I wish I knew how my dad's mother did it during the depression. Dad told me that she had 200 RIR and sold them by the pound live weight. I guess the people that bought them did their own butchering. And maybe there was more demand during the depression, I don't know.