EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 37 MIN
Raising Meat Chickens: Questions People Always Ask
from Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared · host Wendi Bergin
Why we decided to raise our own meat chickens instead of just buying “better” meatHow seeing someone else do it made us realize we could tryWhether you need land, special equipment, or a farm setupMeat chickens vs laying hens and which makes sense for beginnersWhat “raising meat chickens well” actually means in real lifeEarly mistakes we made and what we wouldn’t repeatFeeding chickens too much and what we learned about healthier growthThe emotional side of raising and processing your own meatHow our kids were involved and what they learnedStaying calm, respectful, and grounded on processing dayHow raising our own meat changed how we cook and waste foodWhy using the whole chicken mattersHow one small food skill can shift your confidence and mindsetIf you’d like a more in-depth, step-by-step series on raising and processing meat chickens, let me know. I’m happy to go deeper if that would be helpful.You can reach me through my website or by email. 🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper👩🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com
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In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi pulls back the curtain on why her family chose to raise and process their own meat chickens. This is not a how-to guide. It’s a conversation. Wendi answers real questions she’s been asked over the last ten years. Questions about food quality, self-reliance, animal care, cost, emotions, and whether this skill is actually within reach for ordinary families. She shares what she’s learned the hard way. What she would do differently. And why learning even one small food skill can change how you think about what’s in your freezer, how you cook, and how much you waste. If you’ve ever been curious about raising your own meat but felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.
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