Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

[BCMaraniac]

I agree, tempting but... nope. I'll be glad when the weather let's up a little. Frozen water is just as big a pain in the butt.

I am so blessed to have my hubby who does the watering, and I do the feeding.

Hey Bee, My capon weighs 9 pounds now.....

 

[Beekissed]

Wowza! How big are you going to let it get before you chomp it?

 

[BCMaraniac]

I don't know. He's only 29 weeks old. He will be 7 months old on Christmas Day. He gained 3/4lb in the past 4 weeks. Is that a decent amount?

 

[Beekissed]

It sure is! What size/age do they normally shoot for when processing capons?

 

[Triple Willow]

I am so blessed to have my hubby who does the watering, and I do the feeding.

Hey Bee, My capon weighs 9 pounds now.....

Oh yeah, count that as a huge blessing. I'm running out of pockets and room to carry stuff like my hatchet to break the water. lol

That capon will be yummy - a lot of yummy! lol

 

[Triple Willow]

Well I'm off to mix up that ff then headed to bed. I'm pooped! Goodnight all - stay safe and warm!

 

[BCMaraniac]

I think they shoot for that sweet spot where the feed conversion ratio plateaus, at least from a commercial standpoint, to maximize profit, which I think is 8-10 months. From a practical small flock perspective, it just depends on what size you want and what breed the capon is. Some breeds can end up the size of a small turkey, but I would think that would be something like a Brahma or Giant, which would require a very long grow out, since they get their bone growth during the first year, and flesh in the second year.

I am really just curious about how he grows out over a longer period of time.

I had thought I might wait and have him for Easter.

 

[Beekissed]

Ought to be big as a turkey by then!

 

[RoseMarie1]

Ought to be big as a turkey by then!

lol good luck on dressing those roos Bee. Hope you get loads of good meat!
Night all I am pooped as well.

 

[BCMaraniac]

Ought to be big as a turkey by then!

Easter 2014 is April 20, so he would be 47 weeks old.....just shy of 11 months old. What do you think he would dress out now.....5-6 pounds?