Meat bird question

[Storms73]

Question is it really necessary to have a chicken tractor for meat birds? I’ve never processed before, but I want to learn, but somebody said I actually have to have a chicken tractor

 

[MysteryChicken]

Question is it really necessary to have a chicken tractor for meat birds? I’ve never processed before, but I want to learn, but somebody said I actually have to have a chicken tractor

I think Chicken Tractor is more of a personal choice for most cuz it's mobile. Some free range them, other's raise them in one large area.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Question is it really necessary to have a chicken tractor for meat birds? I’ve never processed before, but I want to learn, but somebody said I actually have to have a chicken tractor

There are many different ways you can raise meat chickens. A tractor is only one way.

 

[Tex452]

No you don’t need a tractor, when we raised them in a closed pen for showing in the county fair, we would keep them moving.

 

[Storms73]

I think Chicken Tractor is more of a personal choice for most cuz it's mobile. Some free range them, other's raise them in one large area.

That’s what I thought but had to be sure

 

[Morrigan]

I live on a sloped, rocky lot where tractors are not possible. I've raised meat birds using an old shed for them to sleep in and a fenced yard in the daytime. I've also raised small numbers (4 to 6) meat birds mixed in with my regular heritage flock. They are still chickens and can be raised as such.