I dont free range any of my birds. Between predators( wild and domestic) they dont stand a chance. And I don't process them either. I wonder if he is processing them before rigor mortis is done? Its definately something to think about. I just like to thaw them out and roast them in the oven. I...
They were the slower Cornish Cross that I sent to him. Do you think he mixed my birds with someone else's? I have never sent him older birds . My neighbor sends her roosters like RIR at six months oldand they don't turn out tough. I send them to him live and he sends them back frozen solid and...
I have been raising layers for about 30 years. Recently I found a man who process meat chickens at a reasonable price. I have raised a batch or 2 but some of the birds meat is tough. out of 20 birds maybe 3 or 4. Its frustrating and I don't know the reason. ugh!!! They are all cared for the same...
I have worked in a feed store for over 30 years and have sold 100's maybe 1000's of chicks and if its one thing I have found to be true is the price of chicks rises with its popularity. The more popular a chick the higher the price. The 2 breeds you described are very popular this year. Also...