Mar 24, 2014 #1 sonjab314 Constant State of Confusion 13 Years May 15, 2010 3,363 63 331 Missouri I purchased some Cornish Cross meaties this year. At what point do I take them off of chick starter and put them on grow out feed?
I purchased some Cornish Cross meaties this year. At what point do I take them off of chick starter and put them on grow out feed?
Mar 24, 2014 #2 Duckopolis Songster 5 Years Mar 19, 2014 2,526 73 163 In the Wilderness of Colorado My Coop My Coop I would leave them on chick starter until 8 weeks old. Then switch them to grower until 18 weeks.
Mar 24, 2014 #3 jeepguy982001 Songster 8 Years Oct 4, 2011 1,138 31 138 athens, wv i never switch they don't last long enough before its time to put them in the freezer.
Mar 25, 2014 #4 lollipopguild In the Brooder 5 Years Mar 13, 2014 83 5 31 I don't use chick starter for the Cornish x. I just keep them on a 22% feed from day 1 until slaughter. You could keep them on the starter until harvesting time.
I don't use chick starter for the Cornish x. I just keep them on a 22% feed from day 1 until slaughter. You could keep them on the starter until harvesting time.
Mar 25, 2014 #5 Happy Chooks Free Ranging Premium Feather Member 14 Years Jul 9, 2009 40,438 3,668 686 Northern CA My Coop My Coop I didn't use chick starter either. I started mine on Flockraiser (20% protein)
Mar 25, 2014 Thread starter #6 sonjab314 Constant State of Confusion 13 Years May 15, 2010 3,363 63 331 Missouri Thanks for the info peeps. I appreciate it