I have a sweet Australorp hen who came to me missing the feathers on her back from being put into a breeding situation with a rooster (one-on-one). From what I read, I really thought they would've come back completely by now. She is going into a moult and does have a few feathers coming in...
I'm looking into ordering some CornishX, but am trying to figure out the economics of the situation beforehand. My local mill will sell 50# bags of 20% for $10 versus $12.50 for 23%. I'm wondering if it is worth the extra cost for the 23% or if my "theoretical" meaties would do just as well on...