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My 2nd Gen. FR are growing like weeds and only a few are lagging.... They are so active and rambunctious, I love watching them. I am happy to say there is a market for them, I have half of them sold already.. I will start posting pics soon..

Quote: The guy that I got my FR from did tell me not to pick the biggest rooster, because of how hard they can be on your hens.. I can't wait to breed these little guys.. I absolutely love their personalities, so fearless.. By the laws of genetic inheritance... By NOT using the biggest...

I got them from a local hatchery, they are the same as FR just different name for legal reasons obviously, he said he bought them from someone in SC.. I can't say if they are gonna grow like their parents, but I am trying them.. I can say so far they are bigger than my DP birds were at this age...

Mrs. Mucket : Bucky-- I missed your post till now but that is a good idea. I'm just learning about selective breeding. I was thinking of trying a smaller rooster too, not for size genes but for comfort of the hens. Both my FR roos have been 15# and a FR/RIR roo was 13#. I have not gotten...

Quote: Bucky that is a great idea, and depending on how fast these guys grow, I think I am gonna give that a try.. I have a batch of freedom rangers that are 2nd generation..

What percentage of protein were they on, and did you offer free choice? Did you use a tractor or let them free range? I think these things make a big difference..