I have raised chickens off and on for 20 years. Just a few breeds most of the time. I have either always let the mother hatch and raise them or else raise them by the book: chick starter, chick grower, laying pellets, etc... It used to be really cheap years ago. Now, I think it is costing me $20-25 per bird to raise it to laying age.
I have the chance to use a hatchery (Cackle if anyone is interested in some) to purchase baby roosters for $1.55 each plus shipping. They would be ate but they are not fast growing broilers. Rather than raising them with expensive chick starter, I would be feeding them corn and table scraps to save money. Has anyone done this and will it work or will I stunt their growth and make them inedible not raising them how they are suppose to be raised.
I have the chance to use a hatchery (Cackle if anyone is interested in some) to purchase baby roosters for $1.55 each plus shipping. They would be ate but they are not fast growing broilers. Rather than raising them with expensive chick starter, I would be feeding them corn and table scraps to save money. Has anyone done this and will it work or will I stunt their growth and make them inedible not raising them how they are suppose to be raised.