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    Cornish X's are getting a bad rap.

    Quote: As far as I'm concerned, you the man on meat chickens! I was just feeling a little frustrated on all the negative posts I have been seeing lately and wanted to shed some light on the subject. I enjoy the birds, I like eating them and for that matter I don't mind processing them. I...
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    Cornish X's are getting a bad rap.

    Quote: What makes you think the alternative is the Orpinton? Before the Cross, the standard meat bird was one of the Cornish varieties, at least as I understand it. And the OP forgot... 6. Self sufficiency is more difficult because they don't breed true or naturally and you have to ship in...
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    Cornish X's are getting a bad rap.

    I am at a loss as to why there are so many "horror" stories about the poor old Cornish X. I just wanted to post this to vent my frustrations and dispel some of the myths. 1. Cornish crosses will not forage. Started out young on grass they will forage. Reducing the amount of food available...
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