The state that produces the most chickens in the United States as of 2025 is Georgia , with about 1.3 billion broiler chickens produced annually
. Georgia leads the nation in chicken production by a significant margin, followed by Alabama with 1.2 billion and Arkansas with 1.1 billion chickens produced each year
. Historically, Iowa was known for having the highest number of chickens, with around 54 million heads in 2023, but this refers more to chicken inventory rather than total production volume
. Iowa remains a major player in egg production and broiler chicken inventory but does not currently top the list in overall chicken meat production. In summary:
- Georgia : #1 in chicken production (1.3 billion chickens annually)
- Alabama : #2 (1.2 billion)
- Arkansas : #3 (1.1 billion)
- Iowa : High inventory and egg production but not top in broiler meat production in 2025
