Do you have an update? I have a small group of people that work with me on this exact type of project. We would be honored for you to join and share your experiences.
I have been working on this for years, but using Orpington instead of Australorp. I was VERY successful with Lav Orpington Roo...
How is the project going?
It is an admirable goal you are working towards. I have been doing the same for the last 3 years on 1 breed. I have hatched over 500 chickens and am at a point now where I have proven my theories, and must replicate my work. I just spent a ton of money on brand new...
This is my 2+ year old CornishX (over 16lbs and healthy). I have read in dozens of places the myths, but they all seemed second hand so I raised 10 of them alongside L.Orpingtons. I raised them the same, same amount of feed, spread out on the ground, and they have half an acre to run around on...
Thank yall!!
I am normally content to be on my own, but there is so much incorrect info concerning CornishX that I figured I would Join and drop some 1st hand experience. However, all of the forums about it seem to be closed.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I grew up on a farm, but didn't live there my whole life. Left farm as a teen, joined army, moved around, and as it is time to settle down, I bought a farm.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Difficult question, I would...