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It is not the management of a small farm or even an urban farm management problem. It is the Cornish X chicken itself.
The Cornish Cross has been bred to put on weight at an astronomical rate, reaching 5 pounds of live weight by 42 days of age. The aim was to produce a bird that basically sits, eats, and grows quickly while producing a lot of breast meat. However, this incredible fast growth is detrimental to the birds welfare and health.
There is nothing wrong with growing "healthy" chickens that can sustain themselves. Seems logical and humane.
Gee. My Cornish X always looked and sounded happy and content. Not everybody likes to run around and be active. Take my brother-in-law for instance.....