Cornish Thread

[galanie]

I have heard of people keeping the meat birds long enough to lay and one that laid well. At least that's what I read on the internet so it must be true.

But do remember that these are not true LF Cornish. They're crosses, and simply a meat bird.

 

[Papalote Roos]

My Cornish pair are about 20 wks old. On another thread I was told they were both pullets. Anybody else agree or disagree and why?

 

[chicken farmer]

My Cornish pair are about 20 wks old. On another thread I was told they were both pullets. Anybody else agree or disagree and why?

They look like dark cornish am I right?

 

[kfacres]

both look like pullets... the one on the left looks like a dark, the one on the right- just like my black laced reds.

 

[Minniechickmama]

Yes both pullets. They look hatchery which could explain the color difference.

 

[ChickenZombies]

I just purchased some Dark Cornish eggs to hatch.
I'm really excited to add this breed to my flock

 

[HughesFowlFarm]

Glad I found this thread!
Thinking about getting Cornish x Rock cross to eat. Anyone can tell me all the requirements, and which hatchery is the best to order from?
Requirements as far as feed, vaccines, water cleaner, etc.

 

[kfacres]

Glad I found this thread!
Thinking about getting Cornish x Rock cross to eat. Anyone can tell me all the requirements, and which hatchery is the best to order from?
Requirements as far as feed, vaccines, water cleaner, etc.

THis isn't the CX section. You would be better off searching in the meat birds section for info on those birds.

 

[sugarducks]

I can't find a thread on how to raise Cornish Rocks. I have just order some and they will be here next month. I have seen mention of feeding them 12 on 12 off. My questions are:
1.When should they switch from starter feed to grower. I know they do grow quickly so do I need to switch them sooner to grower feed?

2.when do I start feeding them 12 on 12 off

3. Right now it is STUPID HOT here in Va. Can they be in a brooder outside or should I keep them indoors with a grower light.

4.When should I put them out in the chicken tractor.

If these questions have been asked and answered already my apologies. This is my first post and can't seem to find the proper thread. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Susie

 

[Lorien]

I can't find a thread on how to raise Cornish Rocks. I have just order some and they will be here next month. I have seen mention of feeding them 12 on 12 off. My questions are:
1.When should they switch from starter feed to grower. I know they do grow quickly so do I need to switch them sooner to grower feed?

2.when do I start feeding them 12 on 12 off

3. Right now it is STUPID HOT here in Va. Can they be in a brooder outside or should I keep them indoors with a grower light.

4.When should I put them out in the chicken tractor.

If these questions have been asked and answered already my apologies. This is my first post and can't seem to find the proper thread. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Susie

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/21/meat-birds-etc

All kinds of meat bird info.