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  1. Idahochick84

    First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

    They were 8.5 weeks. So definitely not as old as yours. I also didn't investigate too closely prior to butchering, but the ones that I figured were roosters had larger combs... the others were the same size as hens. Body size-wise, the ones with larger combs were a little bigger, but they were...
  2. Idahochick84

    First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

    Out of 10 that I raised to ~8 weeks this spring, I thought 3 were roosters. While butchering, I found out 5 or 6 (I don't remember exactly) were roosters. I think with the CXs, it's harder to tell... though, those were my first set. It is definitely possible they sent you all hens, as the...
  3. Idahochick84

    First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

    No baby vitamins, these are my babes (plus two dogs, two cats, and 6 layers the same age). I've kinda figured ill do what I can... Hope for the best but have accepted the worst! I'll definitely do a necropsy if she does pass... I absolutely know they're food and am counting the days till...
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    First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

    Ok.... Definitely a potential, but belly isn't squishy. Food and water are next to each other, but heat lamp is across the box... They spend most if their time there, but are very active at feeding times. I've moved the water across from the food, ~8ft... So hopefully that will help if it is...
  5. Idahochick84

    First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

    Ok, I'm cutting in on conversation, but I need help/advice from all you seasoned meat raisers out there (pretty please!!!)!!! One of my 3.5 week old CX was lethargic this morning which was very odd, as I'm taking their food away at night and have been VERY excited to see me in the morning. This...
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