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  1. cafrhe

    trying to guess processing date

    Mine are all white and ugly lol! I had forgotten who I ordered from and wanted to order a 2nd batch and then got superstitious. This batch is doing so well, I would like to keep everything the same. Finally figured out I had ordered from Moyers and they actually had the shortest back order...
  2. cafrhe

    trying to guess processing date

    Have the different hatcheries developed their own versions of cornish crosses? Mine are from Moyer's and I am happy with their health so far. This is my 1st experience with meat birds and happy to have no casualties as of yet. They are healthy, but pretty ugly and short on feathers.
  3. cafrhe

    trying to guess processing date

    I did a lot of reading and got that 20% feed was good after chick starter.....I did notice the Meyers has 18% broiler. Obviously I can mix with my layer feed to get a lower percentage. I was going to keep them on the commercial food, but then talked to the guy I get layer food from (he grows...
  4. cafrhe

    trying to guess processing date

    they are a mix of both. They have been getting flock raiser-20%. I am transitioning them to a 21% locally milled food. I will say that while they are pastured, they are not moving too much. They are happy to eat and sit. Every once in a while there is a flapping of the wings before...
  5. cafrhe

    trying to guess processing date

    I have 30 cornish cross who are 4 weeks and 3 days old today. I have 3 at 2lb 13oz, 6 at 3lb 13oz and the rest are in the 3-3.5lbs range. This is a little high according to the weight charts. They get fed 12ish on and 12ish off and are in a hoop house with some lazy free ranging if I can get...
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