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Yes, we raise cornish cross. Definitely start with that amount and see how it goes. They're actually my favorite chickens - very friendly and docile. I've found that the key is to raise in them groups so that you can't pick out individuals. That way I can get attached to the group, but not...

We do batches of around 65-75. Our goal is to raise our own and sell the extras to make ours as cheap as if we bought them at Aldi.. I always know the number I need to sell for us to break even on the total cost of the birds we put in our freezer (not including any labor or fee for our...

They work really well except for the really big roasters that start dressing out around 7+ pounds. I think you can find those cones in different sizes, though.

That's what my husband did! He made them out of those orange plastic cones. He may have a metal one that he made, too....I can't remember if that one worked out or not.

I should mention that I've only raised batches of cockerels a few times. Although, I pretty much constantly grow them out with my regular flock and then don't even have scuffles. The older ones keep the young ones in line.....although they're gone by 13-15 weeks. Meaties -- yes, we raise...

I have not had them do much more than scuffle when kept together. It may be different if you start mixing different ages and throwing new ones in, but if they're raised together (without females) they should coexist without a lot of trouble.

Hi there! I think it's worth it if you have the space. Just keep them separate from the hens and raise them together. The biggest problem we have with raising them to a nice size is the constant crowing. That just doesn't work with neighbors around.