MEAT BIRD'S " TELL US HOW YOU DO IT"

[pichuris]

This is a great thread although small I have found it the most informative from any others. Answered my pending questions.
I got the red broilers from Ideal last year however due to unforseen emergency we left the week I wanted to process them but took them over to a friends who managed to kill every last one by the time I got back. What a waste of money and time. I dont care for the cx and would prefer a colored chicken so you all have made it easier on my decision to get FR. Before this we ate the extra roosters. I currently ferment for all my chickens and will for the meaties. I did for the red broilers and there was little smell.

 

[allisonbowlin]

good day , what are the different steps for hatching chicken in an incubator please direct me . this is my first time.thank you.

 

[ocap]

click on "Learning Center" then go to "hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks"
for incubator instructions

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

We are currently raising White Bresse, so we will see how they go.

 

[Shellz]

We are raising Belgian Cuckoo Malines & processed our first cockerel 2 weeks ago.

7 lbs live weight at 17 weeks old & dressed out at 4lbs 15 oz. Nearly 5 lbs. Fed our small family of 3 for 2 days & made a great soup from the carcass. Best heritage bird we've ever roasted!

I've heard the Bresse is excellent as well. I would like to hear how those are coming along.

 

[Chad Cool]

Hello I'm here to learn about meat bird? I would like to make my own line of meat bird. I have some dark cornish, Cuckoo Marans, RR, & BCM would anyone be willing to help me figure this out.

 

[Chad Cool]

We are currently raising White Bresse, so we will see how they go.

Where did you get your White Bresse?

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

We have Breese from GFF, Celtic Oaks Farm and a pair from another breeder. They all originated from GFF

 

[Chad Cool]

We have Breese from GFF, Celtic Oaks Farm and a pair from another breeder.  They all originated from GFF

How long do they take to feed out to a good slaughter size? Do you like them for meat birds? Are they priced reasonably?

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

They are the fastest growing bird we have- they are slower than the white broilers but, the don't have the health issues they have either. Judging by the size of them I would think you could slaughter them for a nice size at 3-4 months. As far as the taste.. don't know yet. I am growing mine for breeders and will be eating extra roos. Pricing right now is still a bit high, because they are a bit more rare. I would say in another year they will be more reasonable to purchase.