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    Freedom Ranges Dying

    Our order of 100 Freedom Rangers arrived Friday and all were/are in great health. We split the order with some friends so half of them are now gone. The only "issue" was that the Postal Service delivered the chicks to a different town than we live in. Luckily it is only 10 minutes away:lol...
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    Got 'em! 150 Colored Range Broilers (aka Freedom Rangers)

    Thanks for posting this info, it is greatly appreciated! I can't imagine raising 150 at a time! Got any pics? Quote: My little batch of 31 @ 12 weeks of age dressed out at and average of 5.5lbs.
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    Colored Range Broilers processed....for you number junkies!

    Quote: I thunk so........ Thanks guys!
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    Colored Range Broilers processed....for you number junkies!

    Ordered 35 from JM Hatchery, born on June 3. Ate 4 over the past month, and took 31 into processor at 12 weeks of age. Just got them back all vac sealed and frozen, with giblets. Smallest weighed 4.08 lbs, largest was 6.72lbs, average was 5.53 lbs per bird. We had 9 birds dress over 6lbs...
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    Colored Rangers @ 12 Weeks (pictures)

    Good pictures! I agree the hens are nice looking birds as well.
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    How to haul 20 birds 40 miles to processor? Need ideas plz

    Our "local" processor loans out transport cages the night before drop off. Boxes (in the back of the truck) would work fine too.
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    Got 'em! 150 Colored Range Broilers (aka Freedom Rangers)

    I'm following this as well, please keep the updates coming! This is my first year raising true meaties, and my CRB's are approaching 10 weeks old. Their freezer camp is scheduled for week 12. I appecciate all the info and idea's I can glean from this and other threads. So....thanks! Another...
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    Processed 2 of my Rangers this morning/ graphic

    WOW! Those are huge. I was all happy with my "monster" 9 week old CRB's....dressed out at 3lb 12oz and 3 lb 15oz. How'd yours taste?
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    1 hour 45 min at 350 degree's......

    Quote: Lightly steamed zuch, raw sliced kohlrabi and turnip, rice, and homemade rhubarb strawberry crisp. Only thing that didn't grow in the backyard was the rice.
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    1 hour 45 min at 350 degree's......

    ............9 week old Colored Range Broiler, dressed weight 3 lb 12 oz. Cooked day after butchering. Absolutely incredibly wonderful eating bird. Tender but with texture, not mushy. Can't wait til the rest go to freezer camp at 12 weeks.
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    Colored rangers - video - *updated* with processed weights

    NICE looking birds! Let us know how much they weigh processed.
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    Champion Broilers - Thanks for all the advice!

    Quote: Ditto! That is just GREAT. Well done!!!!!
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    These Rangers are great!

    Thanks for the comments. This is my first time raising a true meat bird so can't answer the details. I am expecting a 3+ lb dressed bird at 12 weeks and don't think I'll be disappointed. Of the 3 tri color's I received, 2 are pullets. They both look plump and tasty though;) These birds love...
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    These Rangers are great!

    Thought I'd share some pictures of our JM Hatchery rangers...born 6/3/09. We received 36 and have 35 in the pen. One dislocated a hip at 3 weeks and became a snack! Very healthy and active birds, if not the brightest;) Looking forward to taking them in at 12 weeks, although I am sure to bonk...
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    How do you transport your chickens and turkeys to be proccesed?

    The processor I use loans out cages. The line up at drop off time is VERY humorous......folks use any and everything including the back seat:lol: Wonder how long it takes to get that smell out?
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    Anyone order from JMhatchery? Question

    Ours were shipped 6/3 and arrived early morning on 6/5! All appear healthy and man are they active. This should be fun.
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    Feeder built of "scraps"

    Quote: "Practical" flatwork....where "square" and "straight" are not required!!!! I didn't know you were in to chickens, but guess you needed something to go with all that pork!
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    Feeder built of "scraps"

    Thanks folks. "Free" is one of my favorite prices:) Another nice thing about this feeder is the wide top makes it easy to pour food in, even with gloves/mittens on. My wife and daughter appreciate that!
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    "Almost" done coop

    Thanks folks, it is a fun task, that is for sure! Quote: I would, but am far from "expert". Also, I have the room and access to "free" materials........ You should post this question in its own thread to get some responses!
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    Feeder built of "scraps"

    I like to scrounge......this feeder ws built out of salvaged "trash", including the hinges. I did break down and buy the screws and glue.....no plans, just cut as I went....... The chickens seem to like it too!
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