Cornish Thread

[lpatelski]

@Dave C how are the new chicks doing?

 

[Dave C]

Although I really appreciate your asking I was hoping that nobody would

The hatch was the worst I have ever had, mainly because I had to change Incy's half way through and the eggs went 8 hours without a fan working !
I had about 20 clear eggs of various breeds which I removed after candling.
The 11 full Cornish eggs went into lockdown, only 4 hatched, 1 had a deformed leg so I had to dispatch it, I still have 3 but they don't look to good either to be honest.
Yesterday I picked up 20 Sasso Medium grow Red broilers which they call Farm Rangers and 20 Guinea fowl Keets which I put in my pheasant pens on my shooting land when they are 8 weeks old.
Today I put my Cornish in with them as they don't seem to be feeding as keenly as I would like.
I'm hoping they will encourage the Cornish and bring them on a bit.
But the next few days will make or break them.

 

[lpatelski]

Although I really appreciate your asking I was hoping that nobody would

The hatch was the worst I have ever had, mainly because I had to change Incy's half way through and the eggs went 8 hours without a fan working !
I had about 20 clear eggs of various breeds which I removed after candling.
The 11 full Cornish eggs went into lockdown, only 4 hatched, 1 had a deformed leg so I had to dispatch it, I still have 3 but they don't look to good either to be honest.
Yesterday I picked up 20 Sasso Medium grow Red broilers which they call Farm Rangers and 20 Guinea fowl Keets which I put in my pheasant pens on my shooting land when they are 8 weeks old.
Today I put my Cornish in with them as they don't seem to be feeding as keenly as I would like.
I'm hoping they will encourage the Cornish and bring them on a bit.
But the next few days will make or break them.

I a so sorry to hear about your incubator trouble. It seems those of use who use incubators have issues now and then. Mine stand a better chance in the incubator than under hens fighting for position.
Looking forward to seeing pics of those you have and your projects to come.

 

[Dave C]

Thanks Pal

It's not the end of the world but these were important eggs for me, but the ones that don't hatch always are

I'm not wanting to hatch anymore until August due to work commitments and then it's getting a bit late but I'm sure I'll sort something out

 

[sambat]

The yellow chicks are Cornish Rock x Dark cornish. They are alot smaller than my Barred Rock × Cornish Rock but not as flighty. They dont seem to have the voracious appetite either. In total 5 hatched this go around so we will see how they do.

 

[JRNash]

Sambat,I think the barred rocks have given me the best crosses to date

 

[sambat]

JRNash Ive come to that conclusion too! I need to find a real good quality barred rock rooster for my cornish cross girls

 

[Turk Raphael]

JRNash Ive come to that conclusion too! I need to find a real good quality barred rock rooster for my cornish cross girls

I'm sure you have your reasons but I'd go with a great Dominique cock bird...for lots of reasons. 1. They have the right type of comb. 2. the Doms have more meat per pound than the Barred Rocks. Why settle for more bone and feathers? JMO

 

[JRNash]

My saipan x barred rock are blowing my other crosses away

 

[JRNash]

I'm sure you have your reasons but I'd go with a great Dominique cock bird...for lots of reasons.  1.  They have the right type of comb.  2.  the Doms have more meat per pound than the Barred Rocks.  Why settle for more bone and feathers?  JMO

I was under the impression the Doms were lighter than barred rocks. Gonna have to do some more research i also prefer a rose comb. My Saipan x barred will be 4weeks old tomorrow,I will try and get a weight and pictures