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[newchickmom]

Good morning!

My chicks are 10 weeks old now. I was wondering when I should remove the roos?
I have 20 chicks and about half are roos. All but 1 will be culled for the freezer.
Also, what is the best age for the best meat?

Ruth

 

[newchickmom]

I think my post got lost in the shuffle.

does anyone know when I should separate them?

 

[SterlingAcres]

Unless they're fighting or you don't want fertilized eggs, I don't believe there's a certain time you'd 'have' to separate them. I've read a few people culling extras around 3 months... I would think older birds would be tough.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[bangor777]

If they're all getting along then you probably don't need to separate them. I don't know what age the chickens should be dinner though....I hope someone answers you soon that knows more than me!

 

[lilcountry]

What kind of birds are they?