I want to say they were 3-4 lbs??? They were dee-licious. I caponized mine too late - more like 5-7 weeks instead of 2-3 weeks so I think that really negatively impacted the effect of the neutering. I am looking forward to trying another batch this spring. Now that I don't shake at the thought of opening them up, I will hopefully be able to get them all done at 2-3 weeks.
The reason I processed that batch so soon is I had a couple of 'slips' that started acting roo-ish so my big roo started killing them. I also had run out of space since animal control busted me and I had to move them from my backyard to a 10x20 pen at the stables. As they got bigger they started getting testier. I think if they had had room to range I could have let them go longer but that experiment is scheduled for the Spring since I have the space now.
I like the idea of being able to let them grow till needed and not have to process on a schedule. There are plenty of bugs to eat on the new homestead.
The reason I processed that batch so soon is I had a couple of 'slips' that started acting roo-ish so my big roo started killing them. I also had run out of space since animal control busted me and I had to move them from my backyard to a 10x20 pen at the stables. As they got bigger they started getting testier. I think if they had had room to range I could have let them go longer but that experiment is scheduled for the Spring since I have the space now.
I like the idea of being able to let them grow till needed and not have to process on a schedule. There are plenty of bugs to eat on the new homestead.
