Murray Mcmurray Chef's Choice Broiler

[MainerChick]

Does anyone have backyard/small flock experience raising these for their own use? I have seen another thread here on the topic, but it wasn't overly complimentary:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/962515/mcmurray-chefs-choice-broiler

That however, was focused on the production level. I actually like a little flexibility on when processing day comes, as I may have to get them done at a local processor due to limited time. I'm also more interested in the meat flavor/quality for a homestead than I am purely in conversion rates.

Here's the Hatchery's link: https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chefs_choice_red_broiler.html

They're a little more pricey than a lot of alternatives, so I figured best to get feedback before committing.

 

[FlippingHills]

I don't have experience with the chef's choice broiler from McMurray but did get 50 of the Jumbo Cornish Cross. My experience was middle of the road. I got a second batch of 75 Jumbo Cornish Cross from a local hatchery and in comparison, the local hatchery chicks did much better than the McMurray ones. I processed McMurray hens at 8 weeks and they were 6-8lb each. My local hatchery chicks were 4-5lbs at 9 weeks. Health wise, in my opinion, the local hatchery chicks were much healthier as well! Hope this helps!

 

[MainerChick]

What was the local Hatchery you preferred?

 

[FlippingHills]

What was the local Hatchery you preferred?

I live in Oklahoma so it was a place called Country Hatchery in Wewoka, OK. I like knowing the family who produces and supporting an Oklahoma business. Plus every chick (125 now) I have gotten from them has been super healthy!