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    biggest chicken in the frezer at 8 weeks??

    My 50 came from Welp. Boy did they eat! I recieved them April 2 and butchered on May 30. The weather was wet and cool the whole time, I think we had 2 days over 65.
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    biggest chicken in the frezer at 8 weeks??

    50 Cornish crosses at 8 weeks to the day. Avg.6.4 lbs but there were three monsters one 7.73, 8.12, and 8.40 lbs.
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    Spring Freezer camp '10 in the bag

    53 Cornish X chicks resulted in 50 nice wholesome birds for the freezer. We lost one at day two and then one on thursday and one on friday morning, days 55 and 56, to CHD. Got the family together on friday at 10 am and had everything cleaned and the coolers full by 1:30 pm. The birds were 8...
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    Gizzards Galore

    Morels fresh from the woods! You can't get any better! I try my best to contain the aroma, cause if it gets very far from the house I find that I have ALOT of friendly folks dropping by to visit. I also own a Treager. Absolutely, the best BBQ/Smoker that I've ever owned. The wife can't...
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    Gizzards Galore

    Freezer Camp starts tomarrow am. Gizzards ala garlic and onions simmered in cream shrooms here we come! Thanks for the ideas guys. I can't hardly wait.
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    Where to buy?

    I purchased 50 Cxs from Welp six weeks ago. I lost one at day 2 and the other 52 are doing great. Yes 52, I didn't count them when I put them into the brooder. and was pleasantly suprised when I did count them when they went to the coop. I'll be definitly reordering from Welp this fall for...
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    Wizbang Chicken Plucker

    I'm just finishing off my WBCP. I bought a 16" welded steel pulley for $34 and a weld in center hub for $14 for a total pulley price of $48.00 from Kaman Bearings. Another tid bit use rubbing alcohol as a lubricant for installing the plucker fingers in the feather plate and the tub. It will...
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    Gizzards Galore

    I like to pressure cook them for about 10 minutes,with an onion and 2-3 cloves of garlic. Then I take them out,put them in a corning ware dish,and add cambells cream of mushroom soup,,,and then put in the oven on 350 for an hour,,takes about 1 can of soup,per pound of gizzards,,talk about...
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    Gizzards Galore

    Okay, everyone what's your ideas on packaging the gizzards. I never thought of letting them "rest". Has anyone tried this? I know they're chewy, as gizzards are supposed to be, but can you tenderize them a bit by giving them more time in the fridge. I've got 50 Cornish X's headed for "Camp...
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    Just Have To Share This

    Great job explaining the facts. I just cannot fathom how little common sense is left in our world. There are way to many McPeople out there who have lost touch with reality. I'd love to take a person like that on a trip to Kodiak Island. You get a up close and personal experience of the food...
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    Hatchery Suggestions for Meat Birds????

    I got my 50 Cornish Xs from Welp Hatchery and they have been excellent. Going on five weeks and excellent health, strong legs, and a hearty appetite. It took 2 days for the shipment to reach me here in Idaho and no problems (I did lose 1 on day 2 but Welp sent 53 total). The chicks should...
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    At what age should I let my yard birds play in the yard?

    I'd be watching your feral birds. You may find that the street gang will teach your "easy livn homies" that life on the lamb is better than being part of your menu.
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    New Trick for segregating Cornish Xs and Standards?

    I'm raising up 50 Cornish Xs and 9 RIR and 5 BRs. I started them out together in a oblong water tank. after 1 week I moved the Cornish to a 4x8 plywood brooder due to the pooping capacity of the lil monsters and left the RIR and BR in the trough brooder. The Cornish lived in the 4x8 brooder...
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    sale price for processed meaties?

    Quote: I'll buy all you have for $2.50 a bird!!!!! Sorry, couldn't resist.
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    Blue Wyandottes coming from Meyers

    Thanks for the links and info. I'll be curious to see the chicks from Meyers. If they appear substandard in size I'll definitly give Foleys a try. I'm trying to assemble a flock of big Blues like my Grandads. He had some dandys, the line was lost when he past away. I wish I had some pics to...
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