by Cassidy Cornell | Aug 8, 2026 | Backyard Chickens, Cassidy Cornell, Guest Articles, Meat Birds
By and large, when most people think of raising meat birds, large commercial operations come to mind. However, I’m here to tell you that you can raise meat birds on a smaller scale, right in your own backyard. You don’t have to raise enough to sell...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 1, 2026 | Education, Guest Articles, Homesteading, John Suscovich, Meat Birds
There’s no gimmick here. Just grass, grit, and a system that works. Raising broiler chickens on pasture isn’t a trend. It’s how we take back control of our food, and it might just be the best decision you make this year. In just eight short weeks, you can raise all...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 27, 2024 | Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Meat Birds
Cornish-cross meat chickens eat almost constantly and they grow fast, resulting in unique nutritional requirements. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her to offer tips for meeting the nutritional needs of...
by Cassidy Cornell | May 1, 2024 | Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Meat Birds
Last Thanksgiving, we had our first pasture raised turkey … and it was life-changing. My husband said it was the most delicious Thanksgiving meal he had ever eaten. And thus, a dream was born. Because we had moved to our small suburban homestead just a few months...
by McMurray Staff | Feb 6, 2023 | Anna Christian, Guest Articles, Meat Birds
Join us as we interview Anna Christian, popular blogger, designer, and social media influencer, as she discusses her experiences with raising and processing our Cornish Cross chicks this past fall. What made you start raising and processing your own meat birds to...
by Tom Watkins | Oct 23, 2022 | Education, Featured, Homesteading, Meat Birds, Tom Watkins
This article first appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of Homestead Living magazine. Whether you are a backyard hobbyist or a full scale homesteader, my guess is that you have at least flirted with the idea of raising your own meat chickens. Perhaps you are still in the...
