First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

[JRNash]

Visited the site. I like the way they list the feed conversion ratio for each type.

 

[JRNash]

They also apparently have more flavor and texture than the cx. I'm getting this info from the hatchery.

The difference in texture and taste is a result of how long it takes to reach the target process weight.

 

[JRNash]

And the amount of exercise

 

[GreatBreeder]

Thanks for the help!

 

[JRNash]

I enjoyed reading the information on the different broiler types they sell.So, THANK YOU.

 

[JRNash]

I've been thinking about these birds ALL day. I might try and order some next week

 

[duluthralphie]

I think it the flavor is a result of age too. I just processed a year old Maran rooster that made the mistake of attacking the WWD from behind.... He was warned to never do that again...

He had the best taste, but he was tougher than shoe leather. My mule headed 87 year old mother said she could roast him and he would be tender...She failed.

He was flavorful if we could have chewed him. Chopped him into little pieces and made soup out of him that was unbelievably good.

I know when I raised the CX's to 13-14 weeks thay had more chicken flavor than those I processed at 6 weeks... I think so many people though have been acclimated to the 6 week old CX's in stores the real taste of chicken is off putting to them.

 

[GreatBreeder]

Well if you are JRNash, please post your progress because I need to be 100% sure they're as good as they're cut out to be

 

[Chaos18]

I think it the flavor is a result of age too. I just processed a year old Maran rooster that made the mistake of attacking the WWD from behind.... He was warned to never do that again...

He had the best taste, but he was tougher than shoe leather. My mule headed 87 year old mother said she could roast him and he would be tender...She failed.

He was flavorful if we could have chewed him. Chopped him into little pieces and made soup out of him that was unbelievably good.

I know when I raised the CX's to 13-14 weeks thay had more chicken flavor than those I processed at 6 weeks... I think so many people though have been acclimated to the 6 week old CX's in stores the real taste of chicken is off putting to them.

Yes, chickens that have had time to actually be chickens actually taste like chicken should taste.

 

[super meaties]

OK i need 2 update. I found out we accidentally got 35, even though we only ordered 30. Sadly, one died a couple days ago. so now we have only 34. it had a wonky leg, and couldn't get feed or water because the other chicks jostled it around. i tried to give it food and water.. it wouldn't take it though.