https://picasaweb.google.com/gevannos/NewChicks9DaysOld?authkey=Gv1sRgCMjg7tGwi-n8ew# 40 birds and one orphan layer, going to her new home soon. Then 15 meaties leaving soon so I'll be down to my 25.
Those things are enormous for 9 days. I'm anxious to get mine next week -- should be an interesting experience. I've only raised Barred Rock, RIR, and Isa Brown chicks before, and all hens at that for laying. These Cornish X remind me of college football players -- all muscle and no necks!