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  1. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    The birds I'm planning on raising are for personal consumption. And while I don't have any plans to raise any Cornish X's in my first batch, I expect I will raise some in the near future to compare. Above all else, I'm interested in trying some different varieties than what is in the store...
  2. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    Thanks for the info about the Freedom Rangers. I have a neighbor who sells them for market and he seems pretty pleased. As it stands now, my plan is to build two tractors about 100sq/ft each. I'll start out raising 30 Freedom Rangers in one and 30 Dark Cornish in the other. When The FRs are done...
  3. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    The Freedom Rangers I was laaoking at are on JM's site. I don't know anything other than what they list there. http://www.jmhatchery.com/free-range-broiler/freedom-ranger-chicks/prod_5.html
  4. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    I'm totally addicted to this site. 14 step program sounds about right! Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will do a small variety and try 3-4 different breeds at first and carry over half a dozen for eggs. For most dual purpose heavies like BO or DC for example, is 20 to 22 weeks till...
  5. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    Thanks! That's really helpful. How long do you expect your Buff Orphs to grow before they reach a good weight for processing?
  6. bfraser

    Newbie looking for help choosing a breed.

    I love this site! I've been combing through it for days, there is so much information here. Thanks! We hoping to raise at least 50 meat birds this summer and are trying to choose a breed (or possibly 2 different breeds). Taste + tenderness are by far the most important factors. Time until...
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