Am I missing out? 7 weeks instead of 8+?

[tsarge]

I have 24 CX that are 5 weeks. My processing date is at 7 weeks. Am I really missing out on a lot of growth by not letting them go 8+ weeks? I have been feeding 12 on 12 off since week 3. Should I bump that up to full feed if I process at 7 weeks?

 

[Dogfish]

About a pound per bird.