Ideal Hatchery Black Broiler: honest review

[ScarletinaVixen]

It's hard to see but that is a pale brown.

 

[Newyorkrita]

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Thanks for posting! Would you call it extra large?

 

[ScarletinaVixen]

Thanks for posting! Would you call it extra large?

No, but maybe large. I get one a day from each of them.
As a side note, they are ridiculously flirty with my rooster all of a sudden. They peck him to get attention, make him chase them, then "assume the position," regardless of if he's ready. I dont think anyone should have trouble getting black broilers to give fertile eggs... unless my rooster is just suave like Fabio.

 

[Newyorkrita]

Silly girls!!

 

[archeryrob]

How would you say these relate to Cornish? How full is the breast? Most dual purpose birds, IMO, are boney chested. I am looking to start a meat flock of breeders to raise my own hatching eggs for future meaties.

 

[ScarletinaVixen]

They arent advertised as dual purpose, but mine are proving themselves to be that. Breast is full, but I have kept mine on Turkey starter until 8 weeks. They are not as big as a cornishX, but they are much more hardy. I would say on average they are 2 lbs shy of cornish weight. My only concern is the heat. I want to see if they can make it. They were bred in TX from TX stock so it shouldn't be difficult. We are at 90 degrees and they are panting. I have them in she shade with a wading pool and the wind keeps blowing. As soon as there is a still day I will put out fans.

 

[whitenack]

Hey folks. I know this is an old thread but wondering if there are any updates. How did they do over the summer? How is your breeding going?

 

[Newyorkrita]

Me too. I would love updates also.

 

[Winter Creek Coop]

I would also appreciate updates. They have some at the farm store right now.

 

[Tennessee Tranquility]

Also interested in updates. Got a few from local farm supply. Very fearful but they were almost 7 weeks in their cages so hopefully will settle.