What You Need To Know About Layer, Meat Chickens, and the Dual-Purpose Chicken | Purposeful Homestead

Raising Chickens is a great way to expand and move into the Purposeful Homestead stage of your growing journey.  But where do you start? With Layer Chickens, Meat Chickens, or a breed of poultry that has the benefit of both: the dual-purpose chicken. This type of chicken offers both eggs and meat, eliminating the need to maintain two separate breeds. In this episode, we’ll look at the differences between layer chickens and meat chickens, their benefits, and whether the dual-purpose chicken makes sense for your homestead. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Adding Chickens to your Homestead, Now What?

Main Points

• What is a Layer Chicken?
• What is a Meat Chicken?
• What are the Benefits of Each Type of Chicken?
• Is a Dual-Purpose Chicken Right for You?
• Considerations for Raising Dual-Purpose Chickens

Resources Mentioned:

10 Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds
Show Notes

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