Posts by Cason

Thanks.. yes they look like these chicks, but their wing tips (feathered) are now white.  Just alarmed me because of the previous shipment (Barred Rocks)

Ok, whewwww... thanks!

Long story short- have chicks from Estus Hatchery, Springfield, MO.  bought at Orchelins.  First purchase- 10 pullets- turned into Barred Rock and 5 are crowing lol.  Called and they sent replacements.  These 10 are...

I don't have room in my refrigerator either.  Just use a large cooler.

I kept back ONE hen from my last Cornish cross order.  She's now around 20 weeks old.  I was just curious to see how long it would take her to 'break down' (she hasn't)  I have her in a small  pen with  one...

Turkey Fries! 

3-4 weeks. Have you seen those small Cornish Hens in the grocery? Frozen foods, usually.

Welp Hatchery is great.. and also the least expensive I've found (closest to here too)  I'm going to order another 25 CornishX when the weather cools.. feed them for 3 weeks, and dress as Cornish Hens.

http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=141215 years in captivity????

I'd also like to know an answer to this, but I THINK they (or any raised fowl) cannot survive .. doesn't have the instinct/training.  I imagine the predators catch them the first few nights.