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    Freezer Camp is In Session! And a BIG THANK YOU

    Yesterday was the day my 24 CX went to Freezer Camp. They were processed and vacuum sealed and are resting in the fridge right now, headed for the freezer later tonight. One has been set aside for the smoker this afternoon, beer can chicken. This was my first batch of chickens and I'll...
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    Vacuum Sealing whole birds?

    Has anyone successfully vacuum sealed a whole 5-7lb CX using a FoodSaver? Will the 11" wide bags hold a bird that size? I'm about to purchase a FoodSaver and cannot find anything larger than the 11" wide rolls.
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    Am I missing out? 7 weeks instead of 8+?

    I have 24 CX that are 5 weeks. My processing date is at 7 weeks. Am I really missing out on a lot of growth by not letting them go 8+ weeks? I have been feeding 12 on 12 off since week 3. Should I bump that up to full feed if I process at 7 weeks?
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    Wet feed - do I have to throw it out?

    So, I was so proud of myself yesterday, finishing up the 6x8 pen for my 25 meaties. I made a cool trough feeder from 7.5' of vinyl gutter, screwed to the wall of an adjoining shed. On the back side of that wall, I used the space in between studs as "grain bins " and made a system to feed grain...
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    Sneezing CX?

    My 25 CX are 12 days old. I have them in a 4x6 brooder on pine shavings. I noticed a couple of days ago they seem to sneeze a lot. They seem to be in good health? They eat, sleep, and poo like meaties, but they also run around the brooder and flap their wings apparently having a good time...
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    Brooder bedding for CX chicks

    I brought my first ever batch of 25 CX chicks home on 5/7 and put them in a 4x3x2 plywood brooder. I have about 2 inches of pine shavings in the bottom, covered with paper towels. They seemed to take to the feeder / water automatically. I had been changing out the paper towels twice a day...
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    Cornish X - need grit?

    My first time with chickens. I have 25 CX arriving tomorrow. Brooder is set up and waiting. I'll be feeding Agway Broiler Maker protein crumbles. Do I need to provide grit? The tag on the Broiler Maker is not clear...I believe it says "If desired, grit can be supplied..." What's the...
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