My flock of meat birds is an interesting lot this year.  They are all very friendly and will come running as a group when they see you.  They think you have food!  They are also the most traveling flock I've ever had.  They are ranging far and wide to forage.  I am pleased with that.  That's the biggest reason I have them, for clean up!

I grow my birds slowly and without commercial grower.  I believe the grower ration only encourages them to eat more, grow fast and develope leg and heart problems.  Mine all seem very healthy and happy.  They still have some growing to do before butchering time.  That will come later in the fall.  If you'd like to see an excellent write up on butchering chickens, go to this link and read all about it!