Meaties 101

[NHRR]

Thank you for all this excellent information!

" I have a chart that gives the approximate daily food consumption for up to 8 weeks."

Could you post this chart? What brands of feed do you guys use? All replies will be appreciated!

 

[NHRR]

I used Blue Seal Multi-Flock and it seemed to work fine.Is that a decent feed?

 

[meechoacres]

Great post. Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[Jo Anne]

T H A N K S ! my cross x are getting ready to go out to the tractor this weekend the sizes info was good to know
I have them on fermented feed the chicks and will try to continue this as well any thoughts on that?

 

[fireflyhatchery]

My CX are getting close to finishing size and was wondering what the preference is on skin versus skinless dressing. I have done old fashioned skin for a few years and wondered about doing 25 skinless. Any advice on pros and cons of the two?

 

[bigredfeather]

T H A N K S ! my cross x are getting ready to go out to the tractor this weekend the sizes info was good to know
I have them on fermented feed the chicks and will try to continue this as well any thoughts on that?

I have not tried FF, so i can't comment on that. From the interest shown of that thread, seems to be a good process for people raising them for their freezer. I think it would be hard to do for someone raising a large number and selling to others.

 

[bigredfeather]

My CX are getting close to finishing size and was wondering what the preference is on skin versus skinless dressing. I have done old fashioned skin for a few years and wondered about doing 25 skinless. Any advice on pros and cons of the two?

I prefer to leave the skin on. The only time I skin is when I have to butcher one early due to health or injury and only have one or two to do.

 

[theJonesBoy]

How big would you make a brooder for 25-30 chicks?

 

[bigredfeather]

How big would you make a brooder for 25-30 chicks?

I would make it no smaller than 4'x5'. That size should accommodate them until they are 3 weeks old.

 

[theJonesBoy]

I would make it no smaller than 4'x5'. That size should accommodate them until they are 3 weeks old.

Thanks BigRedFeather this is a great thread.