I finally ordered 25 of the Dark Cornish cockerals this morning from Ideal Hatchery! I wanted them to cross with my own hens to come up with my own Cornish Cross. Since Ideal won't sell any more cockerals than the number of pullets they have sold, I have to wait for the Oct. 10 hatch. That's alright, because I should have them Oct. 12. I can't wait!!
I don't know if this belongs here or if it belongs in "Feeding Time," but since it is about meat birds, I'm placing it here.
I've searched high and low and can find no 21%, non-medicated feeds locally. Not even in a game bird grower/finisher. The closest thing that I can find is a 20% game bird grower/finisher that is non-medicated and comes in crumbles form. It is available at my local Farmers Co-Op for $10.42 per 50 pounds.
But, I have a couple of questions. First, should I expect a compatable growth rate from the Dark Cornish by using the 20% game bird grower/finisher instead of a 21%? Second, since this feed is only available in crumbles form, should I grind it a bit finer for the day old chicks until they get a bit larger?
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions that you have.
Did I mention that I can't wait to get my chicks?!?!?
Robert
I don't know if this belongs here or if it belongs in "Feeding Time," but since it is about meat birds, I'm placing it here.
I've searched high and low and can find no 21%, non-medicated feeds locally. Not even in a game bird grower/finisher. The closest thing that I can find is a 20% game bird grower/finisher that is non-medicated and comes in crumbles form. It is available at my local Farmers Co-Op for $10.42 per 50 pounds.
But, I have a couple of questions. First, should I expect a compatable growth rate from the Dark Cornish by using the 20% game bird grower/finisher instead of a 21%? Second, since this feed is only available in crumbles form, should I grind it a bit finer for the day old chicks until they get a bit larger?
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions that you have.
Did I mention that I can't wait to get my chicks?!?!?
Robert