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Raising Chickens for Meat

By , About.com GuideOctober 4, 2011

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Raising chickens for meat can be a very cost-effective way to supply your family with food, and it can also be a great foundation for, or addition to, your small-scale farming business. There are a few key differences to know about when raising meat birds versus laying hens. There are specific meat bird breeds. Housing needs are slightly different; for example, meat birds don't need roosts, and you may want to pasture or day range them.

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