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Can I keep 'fry pan special' roosters all together until processing?

Discussion in 'Meat Birds ETC' started by DanIndiana, Jun 23, 2011.

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  1. Jun 23, 2011 #1
    DanIndiana

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    I assume the answer is yes, but I haven't found a definitive answer. I want to try 25 of the mixed breed roosters from Meyer for meat in the fall as a test batch. I know people say harvest around 20 weeks. Will they be fighting by then, or is this not an issue at that age? Thank you all
     
  3. Jun 23, 2011 #2
    bigredfeather

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    As long as there aren't any hens in sight or within hearing range, fighting will be minimal. They may square off and look tough at each other, but w/out any "tail" to fight over, all should be good.
     
  5. Jun 23, 2011 #3
    draye

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    I keep mine together back about 12 yrs or so ago and they did fine.
     
  7. Jun 23, 2011 #4
    KatyTheChickenLady

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    good luck with your project!
     
  9. Jun 28, 2011 #5
    opalwednesday

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    I'm going to do the fry pan special next year, I'm excited to see how it goes with all the different breeds. let us know how it works out for you [​IMG]
     

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