A separate pen seems to be the way to go. I didn't do this poor girl any favors by treating her like the other layer breeds, and now the damage is done. It sounds like your drawer feeder design is a good idea! My Cornish Rock would behave the same way that you're describing, so I can only...
After reading everyone's replies and suggestions, I decided to find a new home for my one Cornish Rock. I found a small local farm where they raise and butcher chickens, and she'll be going there this weekend. I also learned a valuable lesson...when it's chick time again, I won't let anyone talk...
That must be what happened with that original bunch of Cornish Rocks. Four of the 6 died pretty young but the two that lived the longest would lay about an egg per day, sometimes skipping a day here and there.
I've fed this one like the rest of the chicks. They all get starter feed. Since I've...
Long story short, I only wanted to raise layers but ended up with one Cornish Rock that I didn't particularly want. My very first flock of 6 were all Cornish Rocks because I didn't know there was a difference in breeds for laying...anyway, this one's a giant at 6 weeks and is far bigger than...
I have a Cornish Rock that is huge. She's bigger than my other full grown Cornish Rocks have been, and she has trouble walking or standing for more than a minute or two. She almost acts as though her legs won't support her weight, even though her legs and feet are also quite large. I've been...