First Run of Cornish Cross Meat Birds and Super Excited!

[holm25]

I'm thinking 2 broilers 2 layers at a time, but this year only 1 each. My selection is:
1x White Leghorn
1x Rhode Island Red male x White Rock male
1x Cornish Cross
1x Red Slow Grow Broiler or Mixed Slow Grow Broiler

Questions:
Should I choose mixed or Red Slow Grow Broilers?
Which pair should I choose this year?

You're gonna have a rooster?

 

[Birdinhand]

Molpet I am surprised to hear your Orps were like that. My hatchery Orps were the first to start laying for me (21 weeks) and 3 years later still laying like champs. Where did you get yours from?

same here, my orps have been laying very reliably, first to start, laid all through winter, they took a break to molt.

 

[holm25]

same here, my orps have been laying very reliably, first to start, laid all through winter, they took a break to molt.

I am wondering if there wasn't some nutrition issues or just bad stock?

 

[JRNash]

No reason for a rooster unless you want chicks. Depending on where you are a crowing rooster could lead to problems...

 

[JRNash]

as to the CX I'd suggest REGULAR fast grow type,IMO with your limited space get them to slaughter weight QUICK.

 

[JRNash]

Good points Holm

 

[JRNash]

Still think your off your rocker though. If my backyard looked like yours my wife would shoot me if I messed it up

 

[Molpet]

Molpet I am surprised to hear your Orps were like that. My hatchery Orps were the first to start laying for me (21 weeks) and 3 years later still laying like champs. Where did you get yours from?

one I bought after POL, she was from either Rural King or Farm and fleet(Cackle)
The other 2 were from Big R (Townline hatchery)
Small sample so maybe I got duds

 

[Saris]

Bought my first cornish crosses yesterday. I'm curious as to how much to feed them a day so they don't grow too fast. I have twenty 3 day old babies and they are all healthy so far.

 

[GreatBreeder]

Here is a commercial feeding chart