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I am starting a small flock of meat birds with my kids. We did a few years ago and used the generic cornish x. They did just fine but wanting to try something a bit different. We are looking to order from welp and am trying to decide between two. They have the red cornish that grow slower than...

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I have 3 bbw. They are 3 months almost 1 week old. They all seem to act the same and hang their wings and strut on the hot days. I am wondering the sex so I know the best way to do this. I have been growing them slower because I want to have one for turkey day and I am a bit ahead of schedule...

I just processed yesterday and did the exact same thing. I thought I heard it will pass in the freezer to. I really hope so now. I didn't even think about it till I read your post. Hope some experts chime in.

I've been watching my birds and wondering about the toe curling. I have my first batch out in a chicken tractor and they are all walking around great. But about 30% have curled toes when standing. They don't seem to walk different and the toes straighten when they step. They are all thriving and...

my birds are now 35 days old. They have been doing great in the tractor and thriving. They run around a lot and no leg issues. Seem to be bulking up now that they are eating grass. Any ideas to bulk them more before the big day

Welp hatchery is in my opinion one of the best. Their birds grow huge and i haven't had any health issues. Out of my first batch of 30 I only lost one between arrival and butcher. They grow big forage well and are very healthy. Their customer service is top notch as well. I will always recommend...

I am wanting to eventually get to where we are selling them also. I will have no problem selling the. In my community i already have tons of people asking to buy just because they heard i was raising them. I don't think i could raise enough to keep up. I am going to run a few batches for me...

They all survived the past 2 nights in the tractor with no supplemental heat. They seem to love running around in there and eating grass. It's cool when you see them chase bugs. Being out of the broader and on pasture they are starting to seem a lot more like real chickens. Running scratching a...

I just moved my broilers outside and was wondering if they still need the heat lamp. They are fully feathered except for their fuzzy little heads. I have been leaving the heat lamp off during the day to transition them but this is night one in the tractor and don't know if I need to add heat or...

Word of advice on building a cheap tractor. I have been watching Craigslist for free wood and materials and I only have $13 into building this tractor. I still have a few improvements to make but it 8th working great so far

I finished up my chicken tractor today and was able to move my birds outside. They are now 4 weeks old and so far today have loved the outdoors. I am excited for them to be outside and on freshgrass. Temps here are 70 so they are fine w I tout the heat lamp. Do you guys have any advice for the...

We are at 7 days old now. I currently have them on a 23% broiler starter that my local feed mill makes. They have been eating very well and drinking water. I lost one on the second day. The rest are running around and starting to get feathers. What the reasoning for the molasses before slaughter?

I have a ton of shavings and the broader box I built has a quick change bottom so hopefully that will help. Good idea with the pellets I might have to try that. I have them with a gallon feeder now but I do have a 3 gallon bottle I will use when they outgrow that. The tractor I have has a water...

We just got our fist batch of broilers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We are new to broilers so i am sure we are in for an experience. Thanks!