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If you do breed some, let me know how it goes...we can compare notes!!:highfive:

Yes, it was an astounding success! :clap Fair enough - you are correct that 2 out of 29 (6 - 7%) is a pretty low percent to have issues. I just automatically went with the 12/12 schedule because of all the articles I had read about bowed & broken legs - instilled fear of 24 hr. feed...

You might try 'freedom rangers' or 'rainbow rangers'. They are faster growing than heritage, but slower than cornish cross. They are usually ready to process at about 12-15 weeks. I did get some years ago, unfortunately, I got too attached (I had never processed a bird yet at that point)...

Great results! To eliminate leg problems in the future, you can withhold feed at night starting at about day 6. General wisdom is to withhold for 12 hours/feed 12 hours, but I find withholding for about 8-10 hours is effective. Of course, it will mean slower growth rate, so you might need an...