Layer chicks vs. meat chicks

[cflanders]

I have read that people separate their layers from meats at about a week or so. Are these random birds that you pick out? and you have to have different coops? Do the meat birds never lay eggs? I apologize for my ignorance. I am just starting to research. I haven't started raising yet.

 

[silkiechicken]

For the most part, when people refer to "meat" birds they are talking about "cornish x rocks" or "cornish" meat birds. The are fast growing meat birds that easily hit 8lbs at 8 weeks old. They have been selectively bred for incredible growth rates. These are the ones people talk about separating from their "layers" which are often pretty much any other bird. You might click over to the meat bird section to see what raising them for meat is like.

 

[cflanders]

Thank you! Still having a hard time finding my way around. I appreciate your response!