How to Raise Chickens for Eggs or Meat

How to Raise Chickens for Eggs or Meat is not as different as you might think. When folks think of homesteading, meat chickens and egg laying chickens are where a lot of people start, and for good reason. They earn their keep quickly, they don’t need much room, and they teach you the daily rhythm of caring for animals before you take on anything bigger.

This simple guide from Ozark Farms Foundation series covers both paths for raising meat chickens and egg laying chickens:

• Laying flocks — breeds, housing, feed, and keeping eggs coming through the seasons
• Meat birds — raising them well, and handling processing day with respect and a plan

Whether you want a few hens in the backyard or a full freezer come fall, it’s coming to the Ozark Farms Foundation member library!