Countrymanfowl

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Apr 28, 2012
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Hey guys and gals. So I'm working on a research project and figured I'd ask my questions here. I've only owned egg layers but the research I'm doing requires me to find information regarding meat birds.

So I've found a great little table for Cornish Cross's here:
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What I am needing are realistic numbers for Rhode Island Reds. So body weight/age/feed intake etc. Does anyone have the numbers from experience or know where I could inquire to find them?
 
I went looking for this yesterday to post here, its about the only study I know of for heritage breeds for meat production vs Cost. Its just not something many people have the need for. Those raising heritage breeds for meat aren't looking for profits, they are looking for a natural way to get meat and eggs from one breed/flock.
 
In your opinion does it make sense that a RIR at 18 weeks would be around 5lbs? Or should it be heavier?
That's gonna really depend. Do you mean one source from a hatchery or a breeder? 5lbs live weight? A breeder bird, probably. A hatchery bird, I honestly don't know.

If you mean carcass weight, you're dreaming.
 

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