Backyard dual flock

[ilovechickens]

I have Buckeyes, Chanteceller, and Amercauna chicks. the Buckeyes and Chanteceller's were born March 6th, I am going to use the males for meat, how long do I let them grow until I butcher them, and what do I feed them. The Amercauna's are 2 weeks old.

 

[Bossroo]

A L O N G time ... at least 18- 24 weeks

... lots and lots of chicken feed ( $$$)

 

[Deanner03]

Feed them like you'd feed the rest of your flock. The PP was correct about the 18-24 wks. Heritage breeds grow slower than commercial meat crosses.

Our chanties are good foragers. They free range with the rest, and eat flock raiser (or laying crumble). They dress beautifully.