Not going to crossroads, I just got back from Vacation in TN. That's about all the traveling I can afford with gas being $3.65 a gallon. I am hoping some other florida people are going and dont mind bringing me back a nice dark pair from the show...
I give my guys starter for about 4 months (a little longer than most) as it has way more protein. Then I switch them to Gamebird feed and anything else they will eat. With the large birds I have been told FEED FEED FEED so that is what I do. Twice a week I soak dog/cat food and give them that instead of their normal rations. I give sunflower seeds (when they are not astronomical, like now) and lots of kitchen scraps. I try to range my flock a little daily too. Electrolytes three times a week and Gatorade when it is hot.
Most of my chicks have come out with good heads, my Roo's brow is pretty good and so are most of my hens. I hatched 24 Dark chicks this year and am keeping 7 Pullets. I didnt get fantastic roo's, at least nothing better than their father, but the pullets have been outstanding and I am pleased with their size, heads and lacing. Hope the judges like them too!
I lost 4, sold 4 and gave some to a friend, but what I kept were my picks. Their tails are coming on and as soon as they fatten up, I am sure I will see much improvement in the "U" of their tails. They are only 5 months old, so they have a lot of maturing to do, but I am pleased with them at this point.
What has been even better for me is the improvement I made on my F2 Partridge birds. That pullet is JUST as big as my dark show girls and I was concerned about size moving forward.
