Cornish Rocks Cannibalism

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I think they just learned they can kill and eat each other. Maybe they just prefer that than waiting on the feed when they are hungry enough?

I was using Dumor starter. But just got the starter/grower today. That is the same chick feed I have always used on my layers. I like that the bags are made of the woven plastic, rather than paper that tears. Maybe they are just lacking something nutritional? But I have never had a problem with it until now.

I was so worried about the legs and other issues, I was scared to give them as much feed as they wanted? Should I even worry about that?
 
Yea I am going to order from a hatchery next time. I want to try it at least a few more times before I give up on it.

I have tried the red rangers, never ate them, but I loved their personalities. They just didn't grow as fast or get as big.

Maybe its a good thing I hate the Cornish Rocks. That way I have no problem butchering them.
 
Perry17 said:
Yea I am going to order from a hatchery next time. I want to try it at least a few more times before I give up on it.

I have tried the red rangers, never ate them, but I loved their personalities. They just didn't grow as fast or get as big.

Maybe its a good thing I hate the Cornish Rocks. That way I have no problem butchering them.
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They sound big enough to slaughter now.
 
Parront said:
They need broiler starter, over 20, better 22% protien.
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That must be the problem. I checked with the local feed store and Tractor Supply and all they had was the regular chick feed, 16-18% I think. The only feed higher than that is a small 5lbs bag of game bird/showbird 24% feed that I use to start my turkey, peafowl, quail, and guinea babies on. And it's like $9 per 5lb bag, so it's not very realistic to raise broilers on.
 
Yea they are decent sized now. I am just going to go with it and see how they turn out. Instead of risking any more losses.
 
Perry17 said:
That must be the problem. I checked with the local feed store and Tractor Supply and all they had was the regular chick feed, 16-18% I think. The only feed higher than that is a small 5lbs bag of game bird/showbird 24% feed that I use to start my turkey, peafowl, quail, and guinea babies on. And it's like $9 per 5lb bag, so it's not very realistic to raise broilers on.
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Tractor supply here has broiler starter. If you tell them you need it yours might get it.
 
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I looked it up and found this. I'll try this type next time I attempt to raise them.
 

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