CORNISH ROCK-Family pet?

[DavesMommy]

Thank you I'm so new to this but I want a happy chick and of course kids.

 

[Silkiehen]

Thank you I'm so new to this but I want a happy chick and of course kids.

Welcome!

 

[DavesMommy]

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Chick is about 4 weeks old now almost fully feathered. SHE seems to be doing great so far. She's still inside but she does take weekly bath so she won't smell. I feed her about 1/2 a cup of feed twice a day and when its warm and pretty she goes out to search for her own food. She has started showing signgs of food aggression but its just to get to get bowl as fast as possible. Overall so far I think she's doing good. I can't wait till its warm enough for her to stay out so she won't be cooped up in a small box all the time anymore. And her growth it amazing..its only been about 2 weeks since the last pictures were posted.

 

[DavesMommy]

 

[josytang]

I am not so certain about breeding the hybrid to other chickens. There has been a lot of discussion on this topic and this thread should help you get some insight: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/184354/breeding-cornish-x-rocks. I mean you could try to keep his alive as long as possible, but breeding him to other breed would not produce any desirable chicks.

 

[DavesMommy]

No I dont want to breed her..I want to keep her alive shes our baby