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Quote: That is certainly true. They were nasty. I keep trying to keep them out and away from the pen. I used the method of putting more and more bedding down (I think they call it composting) but I couldn't stay ahead of it. I had 80 chickens. I ranged them during the day so they were out...

Quote: I know you said "or less", but I think 12 is plenty and the cockerels were ready by 10-11 weeks. My pullets weren't ready at 12 so I held them for 14 weeks. Admittedly, I had some whoppers... I had one weigh in at 6lbs. LOL But had some as low as 2.5 lbs. The folks that bought them...

Mine never roosted or tried to roost but if you do it right they are ready to process at 16 weeks or less and many of my "larger" birds don't start roosting until that time. These birds although not as big and bulky as the cornish grow really fast and are pretty heavy fast. I think you are...