First run of CX working out pretty good

[bowhunter862]

My 53 birds are 6 weeks old today. Processing day is scheduled for a week from Friday (6/21/13). I just came back from weighing a few of them. The small one was 9 pounds and the big one was 9.8 pounds. I'm pretty happy with the progress. Now if I just just keep them from dropping dead before processing day, I'll be super happy.

 

[NewsomeFarm]

Awesome! Did you raise them in pasture pens? I'm about to try them myself as soon as I finish my pens. Any pics of the meat birds?

 

[bowhunter862]

I have a 12X12 coop with an 8X12 yard. They spend most of the time in the coop. I just don't have the property to free range or tractor them. They do eat and poop A LOT! The coop is getting cleaned often and my compost pile is growing. I read on here about the amount of poop and expected it but, WOW, this level is significant. HA!!!!

 

[bowhunter862]

In the middle of that pile of meat is my lil Welsummer that came with the CX. He is the same age and makes for a good comparison for the CX to an average size chicken

 

[NewsomeFarm]

They are huge! I can't wait to try this out! Bought lumber yesterday and will start the pens tonight. Thanks for sharing!