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Meat Birds, Game Birds, and Turkeys

Here at Meyer Hatchery, we have a comprehensive selection of meat birds, game birds, and turkeys! With a wide variety of breeds to choose from, we provide all the resources and support you need to make informed decisions on what is best for you and your homestead and help you raise your poultry successfully. Explore our breeds and our best tips to ensure you’re raising your birds with confidence.

All About Meat Birds

Explore different meat birds and what raising them might look like for you. Whether you’re interested in Jumbo White Cornish Cross, Rangers, Heritage Turkeys, or Broad Breasted Turkeys, we have all the information you need to get started and raise your birds successfully.

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Raising Meat Birds In A Tractor

Interested in raising meat chickens? Learn about chicken tractor set-ups and raising meat chickens in a chicken tractor.

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Raising Game Birds For Release

Raising game birds for releasing can be one way to ensure you have a population for hunting and training purposes. Read more on raising them.

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Meyer Hatchery Meat Bird Blog Posts

Check out all of our blog posts for all things meat birds. We cover topics on turkeys, rangers, guineas and everything in between. If there is another topic you would like to see, please reach out!

Processing Day Done? Here’s How to Store Your Chickens

Wondering how much freezer space meat chickens require? Learn practical storage tips for freezing, canning, and dehydrating chicken, plus smart ways to reduce waste and maximize space after processing your birds.

Processing Poultry: Dry Plucking, Wet Plucking, Skinning, or Waxing

Learn the most effective methods for removing feathers from poultry, including dry plucking, wet scalding, skinning, and waxing. Each technique offers unique advantages depending on your equipment, time, and desired results—helping you choose the best approach for your processing setup.

Raising Ducks for Meat

Raising ducks for meat is a rewarding way to provide your family with flavorful, nutritious protein while enjoying the benefits these hardy birds bring to the homestead. From their excellent foraging and pest control abilities to the rich taste of Pekin duck and versatile duck fat, meat ducks are both practical and enjoyable to raise. With the right feed and a little extra care during processing, they can be a valuable addition to any small farm or backyard flock.

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Help Desk Articles

If you haven’t already, don’t miss out on visiting the Meyer Hatchery Help Desk. We have topics on all things meat birds and game birds and great resources on other poultry too. You’re sure to learn something new!