We did meat once he was able to pick up finger food an masticate a bit (with teeth or gums). Tiny pieces at first. Maybe 8-9 months? You might try puffs/cheerios first as a finger food, since you don't have to chew them.

My son is about to turn 6mths in a few weeks. I have been making his sweet potato, squash, peas and carrots.... which he's was introduced to a little over a month ago and it's been great. Just wondering what and when other moms have started with meats, poultry and fish...