The Freedom Ranger New Hampshires are my backup plan, and preferred heritage option. But since I have these GB on hand, I figured when I have space and time, I'll give it a go. Ordering from Freedom Ranger requires a 25 chick order, and I don't have coop space for that yet. Might try to order...
The reason they state not to breed them is that they will be variable in size. Well, the original chickens have been more variable in size than I'd like so that won't be anything new. Near as I can tell it's a CX crossed with RIR, NH, or Production Red.
Good question. I'd like to hear what folks have to say myself, as I am about to do this in the next few months and would like tips to ensure success. My GB are 3+ months old. I processed two of the three roosters I had, and they weren't super big, but easy to skin. I kept the one rooster...