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I, unfortunately, am allergic to chicken so I cannot actually describe its texture. My wife described it as rubbery and chewy - but 'stringy' was not an adjective she used. I'll try cooking the next one 'low and slow' and see if that makes any difference. The birds were 9 weeks old when...

Hello! We raised some cornish rock cross birds this past fall...butchered them in early November...and have them stored in our deep freeze. I have made several of them by either roasting them or making them in a stew (actually, chicken paprikash). They taste a little rubbery, and I am...

I guess I could get a long extension cord and try to hang the light in the tractor. However, there are no sides on it so the drafts would probably make if feel as though there was no heat light on. Perhaps if I were to put a few straw bales around them?? I have not yet moved the chicks from...

Thanks to those of you who have replied to my original post. So, one question - my chicken tractors are going to be in my garden (about 100' from my house/garage) and my brooder set-up is in my garage. Any idea how to get the chicks to and from the chicken tractor so they can spend the day...

I have my first set of chickens (22 Cornish Rock crosses and 12 RIR - all males). They have been in a brooder since they arrived at a day or two of age on August 27th. I was thinking of putting them outside in one of two chicken tractors I've built (poultry netting on the sides, cover on top...

I'm looking to get them in mid-late August and process 2 moths after we receive them. I'd like to see a videotape. I'd gladly pay for the tape and shipping. How far are you from KC? I'm in Lawrence... David Quote:

Thanks for the feedback! This does help! David

I am looking for someone I can hire in NE Kansas to come to my place and teach me (through demonstration) how to kill and process chickens. Any suggestions? Thanks, David

In looking to buy Cornish X Rock chicks, the online seller suggests one purchase a vitamin stress pack supplement. Is this a wise investment? Thanks, David

I am wanting to purchase some meat birds and have been looking around. Mt. Healthy (http://www.mthealthy.com/home) has good prices. I did a search here and did not find anything written on people's experiences with them, so I thought I'd ask... Thanks! David

Steve, Thanks so much! very helpful info! David digitS' : Here's some academic stuff you can use as a rule of thumb even if the backyard produces more variables than you can shake a stick at: If your feed is costing 35¢/pound and your Cornish X broiler chick eats 14 pounds (6,350 grams)...

If we factor out the startup costs of building the coop/tractor and if we do our own processing, is it still more? I spend $3.29/pound for free-range chicken, and usually pay $10-$12 for a processed bird at our grocery store. I cannot imagine I'd have that much in a free-range bird I'd be...

I am in the process of building my first tractor, as well. Mine will be much simpler...seeing your makes me think I should spruce mine up! How many birds to you keep in yours and what are the dimensions? Congrats! David

I am going to raise some chickens for meat and asked a friend if they wanted to do it with me. After doing some checking, they said that they have heard it is less expensive to just buy chicken at the supermarket than it is to raise it oneself, when one factors in the costs of feed. I'm...

I do want to get some egg layers, but do not have time to build a coop at this time...just a short term chicken tractor, this way there is nothing to winter over. Hopefully this Spring will yield enough time to put together a coop... Thanks! Quote:

Thanks, everyone, for your input! Cornish x it will be...

Thanks so much for that feedback. I have an almost 6-year old daughter and this will be her first experience with chickens, and I wanted it to be a good one. I had been told that RIRs are very gentle birds and, with handling, can become quite friendly. Is the same true with the cornish cross...

I am wanting to get some birds for meat. First time. If we are looking at butchering the birds at about 8 weeks, and they will all be roosters, would RIRs be a good choice? Thanks!! David

I am building some chicken tractors and trying to get more suggestions from folks as to how much space-per-chicken is needed in a tractor in order to keep them from getting stressed. They'll only be in the tractors until about 8 weeks of age. I have read 1.5-2.0 square feet per chicken, for...

Our Home Depot carries it. They said a sheet which is 26" x 8' is $12.00 I hope this helps! Lowes carries a similar product called TufTex for a comparable price. David Quote: Its not gonna be cheap being made from PVC. But it will be tough and last a long time. Any run covered in this...