Cornish X

[edenrice]

How long before Cornish crosses should be butchered? I've read that they'll be matured enough to butcher within 6-8 weeks! Your opinion on when it's time?

 

[mymilliefleur]

We always butchered ours around 8 weeks. Anytime between 6 and 10 weeks is fine though, depending on how big you want them to be.

 

[donrae]

6-8 weeks is conventional.

If you restrict feed and encourage activity, you can take them a bit longer and get a larger bird. Some folks want bigger birds, some don't.

You do run the risk of sudden deaths the longer you take them.