Yes, almost. You only do one side and you remove 1" of the tube that goes to the ovary. Easier and quicker. I'd bet they would sell better also. Maybe @BCMaraniac could fill us in on the process?
They just don't have enough feathers. They are more spring through fall. If you can make do with your dp birds for the winter, order as early as it's safe to ship them. Last year, people were being put off for weeks because it was still so cold and snowy. And yes, I'm hoping to keep going...
I personally wouldn't do it. They are saying that this winter is going to be as harsh as last year. Co is a cold state, isn't it? Deep south La is not that cold and no snow (hardly ever). I got in chicken eggs today to hatch. They will be okay because they'll be 2 mo old before it'll grt...
Follow up on this from 4 days ago. I found some fabulous White Plymouth Rocks one Blosi pullet and 3 jwip pullets and a rooster. Just jump started my breeding program. For meat on the table I'm going to try and grow out some CX pullets and breed with the White Rock rooster. He's only 5 mo...
Good to have you. I'm been researching this for a while and I'm back at CX's. I think I'll go that way. I have been trying to hatch good White Plymouth Rocks and had dismal luck. I have blue egg layers and will do a couple of batches of CX's a year. Next purchase is a freezer.