Reader Question: Can You Raise Broilers and Layers Together?

Reader Contribution by Corinne Gompf and Heritage Harvest Farm
Published on July 30, 2018
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Glenda C writes: Can you raise layers and broilers at the same time and can they share a space? Totally have NO idea about chickens, sorry if it is a dumb question.

Great question, Glenda! Believe me, after answering a ton of questions at farmers’ markets over the years, there is no such thing as a dumb question. The lack of knowledge regarding food production is sometimes overwhelming, but I give you mad props for asking a question that I guarantee others are also wondering.

The answer is somewhat challenging because I don’t know what your set-up is and your available space for raising poultry. It is possible, but there are a few reasons to not raise them together to consider before you purchase chicks.

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