Broiler Or Cornish Rock????

[newchickens2009]

Hello I'm Thinking About Raising Some Birds For The Table N Freezer But Not Sure Which To Order. What Is The Difference Between The Broiler And Cornish Rock?

 

[jaku]

Usually they are the same thing. "Broiler" is basically a different term for a meat bird, but most hatcheries that that describe their birds as "broilers" are referring to Cornish Rocks.

 

[newchickens2009]

That's Kinda What I Thought But I Noticed That A Few Hatchereis Has Them Listed Different? You Can Order Either Boilers Or Cornish Rocks And That Kinda Through Me For A Loop And Made Me Think That There Is A Difference?

 

[antlers]

If they are different you will often see them listed as Red or Black broilers. They are still a meat bird but not truely a cornish. Otherwise I agree withthe first poster.

 

[clyde]

I've never raised them, but my chicken friends don't like them. They suggested to me a dual purpose breed that is a little slower growing but more hardy. I chose barred rock for my first effort. we're at five weeks and haven't lost a single bird out of the 28 i bought.

 

[Bossroo]

I used to raise the dual purpose breeds for years, then switched to cornish X a couple of years ago. I will not switch back !!! The savings in labor and time is without compare and I get at least twice the meat in 1/2 to1/3 the time it takes for the dual purpose breeds. The only bird losses that I have is a chick or two that arrive dead or within a day, but otherwise NO losses. Feed them full feed for the first 2-3 weeks , then 12 hours feed during the day, then no feed for 12 hours at night . Works like a charm.

 

[newchickens2009]

I Thought About Ordering Some White Rocks And Using Them For Meat After They Had Stop Laying Eggs But Then Realized That That Would Be Awhile And I Want Meat Now! So I'm Deffiently Going To Get Some Meat Birds And Just Dual Purpose. Tks For All The Good Advice. God Bless You All!

 

[Rootball]

Im raising Red Broilers right now.....they're just a different fast growing hybrid than a cornish Rock (theyre probably a cornish x RIR or something like that). They are actually called "slow growth red broilers" because they get to slaughter weight in 10 weeks instead of 7 or 8 like a cornish x. Compare this to 16 weeks with most dual purpose breeds. I got the Red broilers because I live at 7800 ft and cornish arent recomended above 6000 due to fluid buildup in their body cavity. I love the red broilers. I havent withheld any feed and they are happy healthy birds that are twice the size of a Brahma rooster the same age.

 

[dbjay417]

people don't like broilers because they are messy and rather sad animals to watch, in that they are rather pathetic creatures, thats why most chicken lovers don't fancy them. They like to see the chickens run and play and be merry chickens about the farm, and broilers just eat, poop, and drink spending most of their days standing, and laying in the vicinity of their feeders and their filth.

But they make a delicious meal and a great product. They just aren't for enjoying (in the typical sense) until their 2 months are up. Some people find it a great hobby though. I myself just raised 10 and am looking to raise 20 now. The neighbors bought them vigorously, and took the time to come and compliment us. If I can save money here and there, and add another $1 or $2 to the price I could actually turn a substantial profit.

 

[Rootball]

Well I bought my Red Broilers from welp and they are happy healthy normal chickens who enjoy running around and free ranging. They are just bigger than their laying and ornamental brethren. Thats why I like them...They get to enjoy full lifes and experience the chickenness of being a chicken before they head to freezer camp.