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Quote: I looked and didn't see anything about a castrated goose or duck. I'm guessing it is a no...

In my experience, they don't get mean for a few years at least the second year. By then, you'll probably be less attached. They tend to become more and more distant as they get older and mature. Of course, this could be another reason to capon him. Barred Rocks CAN be nasty... I grew up with...

Quote: I have read that you want to do the dead between 1 and 2 pounds. Older are more likely to die from complications. Also, I think you would do well to completely replenish your supply of bedding (I use pine shavings) before cause I've read that there is a good chance for infection.

So at 9 months old they are still tender even though you let them wonder around? If you were to guess, how much do you think you put into feed to get them to a size worth slaughtering? I'll go ahead and let you know why I ask, I have restaurants that want some of my chickens and these...

Quote: Wow, those are some fine looking young capons. How old are they here? Do they eat as much as the CX do? Thanks for coming to my aide. I really am interested. I have a project I'm working on that involves two different breeds and we are forced to hatch a lot of chickens. The...

I WANT PICTURES!!! At this point, you should have some really nice size capons. The suspense is killing me... Did they survive? Did they grow to a big size? Have you processed and eaten them yet??? I just watched the Hy Line video a few weeks ago and with 2 million chicks killed every...