Howdy, y'all!
I'm planning my first meat bird project. In checking hatchery websites, I found Murray McMurray's Jumbo Cornish X Rocks, with the phrase "Please Note: These birds are not recommended for raising at altitudes above 5000 feet." We live at 5100 feet, so this grabbed my attention. (I didn't find similar warnings at the Meyer, Mt Healthy, Welp and Schlect sites.)
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/jumbo_cornish_x_rocks.html
So, my questions.
- I assume this is because we have less oxygen in the air than at lower altitudes?
- Is this particular to the McMurray line, or will this be a concern for Cornish X from any source?
- Other than putting little chick-sized oxygen masks on them, is there any way to reduce or eliminate any harmful effects?
- What would be the effects? Less weight gain? Mortality (individuals or whole group)?
I'd love to hear from everyone, but especially anyone with experience raising meat birds at high altitudes.
Thanks!
Bryan
I'm planning my first meat bird project. In checking hatchery websites, I found Murray McMurray's Jumbo Cornish X Rocks, with the phrase "Please Note: These birds are not recommended for raising at altitudes above 5000 feet." We live at 5100 feet, so this grabbed my attention. (I didn't find similar warnings at the Meyer, Mt Healthy, Welp and Schlect sites.)
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/jumbo_cornish_x_rocks.html
So, my questions.
- I assume this is because we have less oxygen in the air than at lower altitudes?
- Is this particular to the McMurray line, or will this be a concern for Cornish X from any source?
- Other than putting little chick-sized oxygen masks on them, is there any way to reduce or eliminate any harmful effects?
- What would be the effects? Less weight gain? Mortality (individuals or whole group)?
I'd love to hear from everyone, but especially anyone with experience raising meat birds at high altitudes.
Thanks!
Bryan
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