by Jess N | Aug 13, 2018 | Chickens, Meat Birds
5 Dual Purpose Breeds To Consider Dual purpose chickens are a great addition to any flock. A dual purpose breed is one that lays eggs consistently as well as being a breed that can be a meat provider. Dual purpose breeds are commonly a heavy breed, and are hardy as... 
by Amanda H | Jul 23, 2018 | Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Meat Birds, Turkeys
How To Brood Broad-Breasted Turkey Poults Brooding day old poults is very much like brooding day old chicks but with a few little adjustments to ensure the health and well being of your new little ones. Most often poults will be fully feathered and will be ready to... 
by Amanda H | Feb 12, 2018 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Meat Birds
Raising Ranger Meat Chickens Until this last summer, I had only raised White Cornish cross broiler chickens. They were familiar, less expensive and grew to butcher weight in a quick 7 weeks. I had always been curious about the Ranger breeds and how they differ in... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Feb 2, 2018 | Chickens, Homestead, Meat Birds
The Benefits of Raising Female White Cornish Cross Broilers Many of you already know about how quick and easy the Jumbo White Cornish Cross broilers are to raise. In fact, I wrote about my experience in raising them here in Successfully Raising the Jumbo White Cornish... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Apr 24, 2012 | Chickens, Incubating, Hatching & Brooding, Meat Birds
Chick Brooding for Beginners A brooder is going to be your baby chick’s first home. It will be a safe, warm place for your chicks to thrive during their first weeks of life. You’ll want to get your brooder up and running a few days before your chicks...