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I was born on Halloween!

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone! I think I will definitely raise 5 or 6 birds and sell a pair of two at the auction.

Well, I have been in 4-H for a few years, am already in other projects and show a few LF breeds. I enjoy it, I would be in 4-H anyways.

So do you suggest I sell my pairs in the auction next year, or find other buyers?

Doesn't specify. Doesn't really matter, just wanted to know

Okay, but I still don't understand how their cockerels can get this big if they are a Conish X/Rock.

Here is a pic: http://www.sunnysidehatchery.com/images/birds/JumboBroiler.jpg

Sunnyside Hatchery in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, sell a meat bird they call a "Jumbo Broiler". Is this a Cornish X/Rock, or do you think it is a strain they came up with? My reason for asking is, I have read Cornish X cockerels get between 4-6 lbs around eight weeks, but Sunnyside claims their...

Okay, thank you all! I will get all cockerels then. :)

!!!! What??? I plan to have a show coop right next to them, would this cause a problem? They would range sometimes with supervision.

Thank you again!! The auction is the end of July so end of May-beginning of June should do.

Thank you so much, you've been very helpful! I think I will try to time the chick purchase so that the birds are between 4-6 lbs by auction time.

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to start raising meat birds! Is there an ideal weight to butcher the birds or is it dependent on age?

Well, I live in a small town in Wisconsin with not a lot of chicken farmers around. The kids sell the birds live, and the buyer has the option of taking it home live (which happens almost never) or having it processed through the seller then delivered in a week or two later. I just can't believe...

Hello, I am just starting to get into meat birds. Next spring, I plan to purchase 4-6 Cornish X's to raise and sell a pair or two at our local 4-H small animal auction. My question is, this year there were two pairs of Cornish X's sold by different kids. One pair went for $130, and the other...

I am planning on purchasing a few D'uccles this spring for showing, but I am confused as to which colors and traits are accepted by the APA. Are beards, muffs, and feathered legs all allowed? What is the difference between a d'Uccle, a Booted Bantam and a d'Anver? Are Black Mottled, Mille Fleur...

Thank you both so much! I think I will keep the Cornish X's, layers and show birds separate.

We plan on showing the Polish and D'uccles. Would it be alright to keep them together in a smaller, separate coop instead or would the Polish pick on the D'uccles?

I currently have two Black Stars, a RIR and two Barred Rocks, all full grown. Would two of of the D'uccle Bantams be okay with these? Also plan on getting a couple Polish and Cornish X's. Any conflicts foreseen?