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    Can summer temps be too hot for CX?

    U_Stormcrow - I support your decision to take the CX. I started processing chickens as a child on a family farm and I do all my own processing now so no worries - I looked at your marvelous future dinner.
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    Can summer temps be too hot for CX?

    I'm convinced and will wait till things cool off.
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    Can summer temps be too hot for CX?

    Thank you U_Stormcrow - while your experience is helpful your comment about Mother Nature is convincing. I have way too many other projects I am working on, including growing a vegetable garden in a desert, landscaping and remodeling. I'll wait till things cool off and munch on fresh...
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    Can summer temps be too hot for CX?

    I'm finally getting around to starting a small batch of CX - we have a local hatchery here in SW Idaho and I was going to pick up a dozen tomorrow. However my lamb supplier at the Farmers Market last week warned me that CX do not do well in HOT weather. We are in the upper 90's with temps...
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    Costs Of Raising Backyard Chickens - How Much Is It To Raise Chickens?

    I raised a batch of 25 Cornish Cross roosters in the fall of 2013. Adding the variable costs of day old chicks, feed, pine shavings, heat bulbs, electricity, and grit totaled $14.07 per bird. We processed the birds ourselves beginning in week 6 and finished in week 8. Average weight per bird...
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    Granny - you are too funny! I will admit that the chicken we cooked on the grill had the skin on so we did not have to cover in cheese cloth. And we did add a rub with chipotle, garlic, and salt. It was scrumptous!
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    I am SO relieved! We had our first thawed chicken and it was moist, tender, and delicious. I let this batch sit in an ice bath for 48 hours before freezing and I let it thaw in the fridge for another 48 hours. Then we roasted in on a Camp Chef Turkey Cannon on the grill. It was perfect! I...
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    Thanks, we are letting the birds rest before freezing. I have not tried any since freezing, the kitchen is undergoing a renovation so I don''t have a sink or stove. Next week I hope to be back up and cooking like crazy. I just received a poultry infusor so I can roast my chickens in the oven...
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    Linda, we tried the plucker and it worked great! There are a few tears in the skin but the plucker really helped us streamline the plucking process and is totally worth it! We have the drill tightly secured to an outdoor table. It is helpful to stand directly in front of the rotating fingers...
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    I've got 6 resting in a cooler filled with ice water and a little salt (I read that salt kills bacteria) as we speak. In 48 hours I will rinse them, dry them, and shrink wrap them for the freezer. I love your idea about using the cheesecloth and I will give it a try. We are also planning to...
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    I think that is a great suggestion.
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    Our First Cornish X at 6 weeks had flavor but was tough

    After watching many videos on YouTube, we selected the skinning and gutting method we felt was best. We killed using a killing cone and slitting throat, skinned, and gutted the chicken. I immediately baked in a Dutch oven uncovered for one hour. While flavorful, it was tough. I was...
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    Moving Chickens from Coop to Run 120 feet apart

    What a novel idea! I have been thinking sheep and sheep dogs for 3 years now. However I have not taken the leap. As for chickens, who knows if a sound can be used to train them. Its worth a try.
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    Moving Chickens from Coop to Run 120 feet apart

    What a great idea! I will look into the "chunnel". Thanks!
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    Moving Chickens from Coop to Run 120 feet apart

    I am ordering 25 meat chickens this week. In about 4 weeks I would like to let my chickens out to my garden to pick through the remnants of lettuce, herbs, etc.and to fertilize the garden with their manure. The garden is well fenced in. My problem is how do I move my chickens from the coop to...
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