New to chickens and No idea what I’m doing

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[hysop]

Here are a few pics of them:
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Oh that is a meat chicken. I would go ahead and put it in the freezer or sell it to someone who will do it. They eat so much that even if you wanna prolong its life by limiting their food it will just be extra unnecessary work, although some do have the time and patience for that.

Sorry you can’t keep the roosters. You may be able to sell those or may have to give em away depending on your area. How I’ve read some people say, this year was the year of the roosters

 

[drumstick diva]

Cornish x are meat birds, they eat constantly if permitted to do so and gain so much weight their legs cannot hold them up and their organs begin to fail them.

They generally need to be processed (and eaten) by 8 weeks of age.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Welcome to BYC! Sorry you ended up with a meat bird, and roosters. After being on BYC, you will learn what kinds of chickens are suitable for a family, and which ones make better pets.

Good luck!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

 

[RebelEgger]

Hello from Nova Scotia and welcome to BYC! You’ve joined a great and resourceful community! Enjoy your journey!

 

[416bigbore]

Cornish x are meat birds, they eat constantly if permitted to do so and gain so much weight their legs cannot hold them up and their organs begin to fail them.

They generally need to be processed (and eaten) by 8 weeks of age.

I would have a hard time raising a poultry like that and only knowing you have eight weeks to love on it before the big day.

Don't get me wrong, I love fresh meat and to know where and how it was raised right all the better over any store bought poultry!

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined the flock!
Delawares are a dual purpose breed which means they are good egg layers as well.