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When to start 12 on 12 off schedule

post #1 of 9
3/22/12 at 8:10pm
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Hey, y'all, I finally took the plunge and ordered 125 CX meaties. They just came in today.

 

I know a lot of you swear by the 12 on 12 off feed schedule to keep them manageable and avoid CHF and other issues. So my question is, at what age do you start that?

 

Thanks. Looking forward to your responses.

 

 

"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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post #2 of 9
3/23/12 at 6:07am

Since you like to read so much... try the search button on the subject and one should find some fine reading material !yesss.gif

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post #3 of 9
3/23/12 at 7:17am
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Thanks, Boss, for the helpful advice.

 

 

"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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post #4 of 9
3/23/12 at 8:19am

I usually start at 3 weeks which coinsides w/ moving them to the pasture.

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post #5 of 9
3/23/12 at 9:10am
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Excellent. Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks, BRF.

 

 

"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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post #6 of 9
3/23/12 at 9:29am

 

Welp Hatchery suggests you start the feed restriction at five days.  They have an excellent Cornish X care guide on their web site.  Check it out.  http://www.welphatchery.com/cornish_rock.asp

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post #7 of 9
3/24/12 at 9:26am
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Also helpful. Thanks, cassie. I like the idea of coordinating it with moving them outside, though. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

 

"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere." --Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale

What I'm reading now:  Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation, by Loren Collins.

 

 

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post #8 of 9
3/24/12 at 12:24pm

I usually start at one to one-and-a-half weeks depending on how they are eating.

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It's pretty simple...having chickens is work, but lots of fun.

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post #9 of 9
3/24/12 at 2:34pm
I have a little feeder I fill when ever it empties after a few hours since I have other eating from it as well.

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