So, you’ve decided to raise chickens for meat—congratulations! You’re about to embark on a journey that will transform your homestead, your kitchen, and the way you feed your family. But let’s be real: it’s not as simple as grabbing a few birds from the feed store and hoping for the best.

In Ditch the Store: Raise Your Own Meat Chickens, we’ll guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to successfully raise, process, and enjoy homegrown chicken. This book—and its accompanying online course—was designed to take the guesswork out of raising meat birds, so you can avoid the common pitfalls and enjoy a rewarding experience from day one.

What you’ll learn:

Understanding Meat Birds: Learn the difference between heritage and hybrid breeds and discover which ones suit your goals, taste preferences, and lifestyle.

Planning for Success: From calculating how many chickens your family needs for a year to designing an efficient grow-out schedule, you’ll start with a clear plan tailored to your needs.

From Chick to Table: Master the entire process, including raising chicks in a brooder, transitioning them to pasture, and humane dispatching using a kill cone.

Processing with Confidence: Learn how to pluck, disassemble, and store your chickens like a pro, ensuring your hard work pays off in every delicious bite.

This isn’t just a guide—it’s a candid, practical, and sometimes humorous look at what it takes to raise your own meat birds. Drawing on personal experience (and a few hard-learned lessons), I’ve created a resource that’s perfect for first-time homesteaders or anyone looking to take control of their family’s food supply.

If you’re ready to ditch the store, embrace sustainable living, and enjoy the satisfaction of raising your own meat, this book and course are the perfect place to start. Let’s do this together!

Get your copy today and take the first step towards delicious, homegrown chicken.