Kosher Kings vs Red Ranger males vs Freedom Ranger Color Yield

[keesmom]

I've raised Freedom Rangers in the past and have been happy with the results. Since then they have added new meat bird options. I was curious if anyone wanted to post their experiences with Kosher Kings, or Freedom Ranger's Red Ranger males or Color Yield hybrids.

 

[KrazyKreamer]

I just got a batch of 82 freedom ranger color yields in yesterday! First time with this newer breed. So far nice and spry!

 

[keesmom]

I would be interested to know how they turn out. If you get a chance please post your thoughts on them.

 

[KrazyKreamer]

Update. So far so good all 82 Frcy are doing well and on pasture. Knock on wood, no issues so far just lively very active chicks!

 

[keesmom]

Thanks for the update! Sounds like they may be worth trying.

 

[RoeDylanda]

We raised McMurray Red Rangers last summer and were very happy with the breed (our first meat birds). We butchered the roosters at ~13 weeks and the hens at ~15 weeks for weights between 5-8 pounds. We could have let the hens get bigger but it was November, we process outside, and I didn't want our hands to freeze. We lost one hen to unknown causes, not a mark on her and not acting sick beforehand. They processed easily (I strongly recommend a plucker to speed things up) and the meat has been delicious.

 

[Chickenheadmate]

What's a color yield broiler? Is it another name for like a freedom ranger?

 

[Mosey2003]

What's a color yield broiler? Is it another name for like a freedom ranger?

"The Color Yield Freedom Ranger is the standard RedBro female crossed with a faster growing Color Yield male. This cross produces a faster growing red broiler with white underlying feathers, which is nicer for processing. These birds should grow approximately 1 week faster to processing weight than the standard Freedom Rangers."

 

[Chickenheadmate]

How do they compare with the dixie rainbow chickens? As you know the roo I have won't be breeding but will serve as dinner one day in the near future

"The Color Yield Freedom Ranger is the standard RedBro female crossed with a faster growing Color Yield male. This cross produces a faster growing red broiler with white underlying feathers, which is nicer for processing. These birds should grow approximately 1 week faster to processing weight than the standard Freedom Rangers."

 

[Mosey2003]

I really wouldn't know, I just Googled the information on what they are for you. If a Dixie Rainbow is the same thing as a Freedom Ranger, they should be a week faster to mature, it says.