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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!

Broad-Breasted vs. Heritage Turkeys

Thinking about adding turkeys to your flock? Learn the key differences between Broad-Breasted and Heritage turkeys—including size, growth rate, reproduction, meat quality, and sustainability—to choose the best fit for your goals.

How to Choose a Poultry Plucker

Choosing the right poultry plucker depends on your scale and budget. Large barrel pluckers handle up to 4 chickens or 1 turkey and are ideal for high-volume processing. Medium drum-style pluckers fit 1–2 chickens and are a good mid-range option. For small backyard setups, a drill attachment plucker is affordable but messy and less consistent. DIY options include using a turkey fryer as a scalder or converting an old washer into a plucker.

Raising Roosters for Meat

Raising Roosters for MeatThe infamous rooster has a bad reputation, but they are invaluable not just for flock protection, but also for fertilizing eggs and as a source of meat. Here at Meyer Hatchery, we offer the Fry Pan Bargain. This is an all-male assortment from...

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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!