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  1. ejcrist

    Cornish Cross in the Heat

    I do. I have them in two pens elevated about 3 1/2' off the ground. Both pens have redneck-expedient plywood roofs and the pens are about 3' tall. They surrounded with hardware cloth so ventilation is a non-issue. Fortunately I didn't lose any today (knock-knock). It got up to 101 but I...
  2. ejcrist

    Cornish Cross in the Heat

    Well, on the bright side I think the lower weight helps them contend with the heat when it comes, so yours should be okay for a while. I wouldn't start worrying until they get up to around 5 lbs and the temps get up to 95+. All mine that bit it yesterday were the heftiest chunksters I had out of...
  3. ejcrist

    Cornish Cross in the Heat

    I've never raised Red Rangers, in fact this is my first batch of broilers, but I read that Red Rangers are a little more hardy than the Cornish X's. Are you close to processing or are they still pretty young? I read they take a minimum I think of 12 weeks. I went home to check mine a few...
  4. ejcrist

    Cornish Cross in the Heat

    Gosh I lost 8 Cornish Crosses today in the heat. It got up to 99 in my hood which I guess is about over the top for 6 week old birds. They were doing good even yesterday when it got up to 95 but today was a bit much I guess. I've been keeping plenty of water available and putting ice in their...
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