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I think those were my words as well as I saw the husky in the tractor.
I think those were my words as well as I saw the husky in the tractor.
Daily Journal: 50-Cornish X chicks from Schlecht
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Well, look at me.. I have not posted my success and finishing comments to this summer-time backyard story.
It all ended August 8, 2010 -- yep.. well over 11-weeks from Start to finish. I really could have butchered them 8-9 range, but it was not convenient for us. And HONESTLY, the biggest issue was getting the kahoonas to do the duty. In short- it took a team to get it done! I had my brother-in law do the killing, and I gladly did the eviscerating. I ended up killing a few myself, and really had no problems- but it was indeed a bit difficult to get the courage to do even those few.
THE CONCLUSION:
-we started with 51, and had a rough beginning losing over 10% as seen in prior posts.
-down now in the early 40's we experienced a horrible dog-slaughter as the neighbors husky jumped into the tractor and killed 20+ - I ended up freezing the ones that were not mauled.
-We butchered right at 22 chickens on August 8 - and filled the freezer to the limit!
-Weights are in the mid 4lb and several in upper 5lb range.
LESSONS LEARNED:
-start with 25 - after the dog-mauling, my life was much easier with 1/2 of the flock... STILL messy poo - but not as much to deal with.
-start your chickens earlier than I did. I will probably start in April next time to avoid the 100-degree days. I think I can control the heat enough when they are fragile.
-buy food in bulk. I think i spent just about $100 in food. Very little food actually for feeding 50+ mouths since I used about 500lbs of brewers grains (Free from brewery). However, I think that just buying bulk food and storing for the duration is an easy method to go for the next batch.
-GROW YOUR FOOD: I actually found great joy in pulling junk from the vegetable garden and feeding my chicks. I think next year we will grow 2x and try to supplement more with garden stuff. I will do research to find a high-yield, easy growing crop that will benefit the chickens.
-shoot ANY dog that walks into your yard.
It all ended August 8, 2010 -- yep.. well over 11-weeks from Start to finish. I really could have butchered them 8-9 range, but it was not convenient for us. And HONESTLY, the biggest issue was getting the kahoonas to do the duty. In short- it took a team to get it done! I had my brother-in law do the killing, and I gladly did the eviscerating. I ended up killing a few myself, and really had no problems- but it was indeed a bit difficult to get the courage to do even those few.
THE CONCLUSION:
-we started with 51, and had a rough beginning losing over 10% as seen in prior posts.
-down now in the early 40's we experienced a horrible dog-slaughter as the neighbors husky jumped into the tractor and killed 20+ - I ended up freezing the ones that were not mauled.
-We butchered right at 22 chickens on August 8 - and filled the freezer to the limit!
-Weights are in the mid 4lb and several in upper 5lb range.
LESSONS LEARNED:
-start with 25 - after the dog-mauling, my life was much easier with 1/2 of the flock... STILL messy poo - but not as much to deal with.
-start your chickens earlier than I did. I will probably start in April next time to avoid the 100-degree days. I think I can control the heat enough when they are fragile.
-buy food in bulk. I think i spent just about $100 in food. Very little food actually for feeding 50+ mouths since I used about 500lbs of brewers grains (Free from brewery). However, I think that just buying bulk food and storing for the duration is an easy method to go for the next batch.
-GROW YOUR FOOD: I actually found great joy in pulling junk from the vegetable garden and feeding my chicks. I think next year we will grow 2x and try to supplement more with garden stuff. I will do research to find a high-yield, easy growing crop that will benefit the chickens.
-shoot ANY dog that walks into your yard.
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I just got 52 CX today form Central Hatchery. They look healthy and active. First order from this hatchery, so far real good.
Total cost including shipping $ 55.05 If these work out I will be ordering from them every time
Bill
I just got 52 CX today form Central Hatchery. They look healthy and active. First order from this hatchery, so far real good.
Total cost including shipping $ 55.05 If these work out I will be ordering from them every time
Bill
Great info on the costs, Bill...thanks! I'll look into Central next time I do CX.
Nice Bill---woo hoo did you speak to neighbors about their dog??? thats a big loss:-( the 4-5 lb range dressed roos or girls? great job!!!
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Online they quote 100 chicks, but when you call them they will tell you there is a five dollar charge on anything less than 100.
Ordering 50 the cost break down is $35.00 for the chicks $ 5.00 for less than 100 order, and $15.05 was shipping.
Day 2 the chicks look healthy and so far all of them are doing well. Keep your fingers crossed.
Bill
Online they quote 100 chicks, but when you call them they will tell you there is a five dollar charge on anything less than 100.
Ordering 50 the cost break down is $35.00 for the chicks $ 5.00 for less than 100 order, and $15.05 was shipping.
Day 2 the chicks look healthy and so far all of them are doing well. Keep your fingers crossed.
Bill
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Look at the whole page, at the bottom of the pricing chart it states the $5.00 added fee for orders of less than 100 chicks.
We have ordered from them for a couple of years now, get good healthy chicks that grow fast, at a very reasonable price.
Look at the whole page, at the bottom of the pricing chart it states the $5.00 added fee for orders of less than 100 chicks.
We have ordered from them for a couple of years now, get good healthy chicks that grow fast, at a very reasonable price.
Good thread, I am working on my first cornish batch right now, 5 weeks old and 3.5 pounds...
Anyone doing another run with them?
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