Meat birds

Meat Birds are quick-growing chickens that reach physical maturity (slaughtering size) relatively quickly. They are not good egg producers. This is contrasted with layers and heritage breed chickens.

Breeds

  • Brahma
  • Cochin
  • Cornish Rock
  • Jersey Giant
  • Anything with the term "sex-link"
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