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    raising feeder for faster growth?

    So they grow so fast it weird s you out...but, you want to do something that a friend says makes them grow faster! Not sure what you are asking.
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    Sick meat chicks

    what are you feeding them? Did you dip their beaks in water and provide plenty of it in accessible containers? Not much should go wrong with chicks. Food, water and heat. That's the big 3, and if you managed those items I'm at a loss. sorry you had such a time.
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    A new Whizbang Plucker is born!

    Congrats. We love ours!
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    justification

    I tractor them. Shop around and buy the cheapest chicks I can get and do a group buy with friends that raise meaties. Feed cost $13 for 50 lbs. Process them weigh and divide total pounds by feed costs.
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    justification

    My time and water not included I raise mine for $1.75 a pound.
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    justification

    The grocery store chicken is a CX!
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    Shrink wrap bags for processed poultry

    Don't put them in water! Put them ON ice. And it should be a clean cooler and ice. Open the drain so water escapes. High and dry. Good luck
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    What are the basics on raising meat birds?

    They're still & only chickens. Same requirements as "normal" chickens so you should be fine. To discuss what breed to get, depends what you like. Do you want healthy, meaty birds in 8 weeks? Or healthy birds in 12 plus weeks? Standard breeds can't hold a candle to CX for meat production...
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    Cornish Cross meat birds

    I cool mine off on ice immediately after processing. Then after their core temperature is cold! I package in shrink bags and freeze. Never had any complaints about toughness. I have let birds rest for three days after processing, and the frozen the same day ones are just as tender. Lets face...
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    Confusion about CX feeding schedules

    Once the sun goes down and its dark. They stop eating. They will nibble if there is a lot of moonlight.
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    First Time With Cornish X's

    http://www.cornerstone-farm.com/shrink-bag This is what I use. Enjoy!
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    Cornish Cross

    No hard and fast rules. You have done nothing wrong! I have raised restricted feed and unlimited. No real issues either way. Good luck and enjoy.
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    CX and Pioneer side-by-side

    Looking forward to more info. Have fun
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    Tractoring meat birds

    I have since upgraded the tarp to several sections of corrugated vinyl, light weight and cheap. Food is dry and their water is along the opposite side. It is 2x2 heavy wire covered in 1/2" hardware cloth. Wheels front and rear. 7'x14' and I house a max of 30 birds. good luck and enjoy.
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    First Time With Cornish X's

    Odds are better if you grow them big and fast. You can be certain they will have issues as they get older. So, get them to the desired weight quickly and take them to freezer camp! Good luck
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