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KrysMT

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Hey y’all!
I am new to chickens... as in we took the plung and bought 6 yesterday! I had to jump feet first otherwise I would have kept putting it off. Any pointers will be greatly appreciated! The breed is Cornish... no I’m not going to eat them. I was told they are good layers? Anyone know if that is true?
 

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Welcome to BYC!

Unfortunately the white one (the Cornish) is not a good layer...it is a very fast growing meat bird.
The black one may be a Barred Rock and if she is a she then she will be a good layer.
Where did you buy them?
 
KikisGirls said:
Welcome to BYC!

Unfortunately the white one (the Cornish) is not a good layer...it is a very fast growing meat bird.

Where did you buy them?
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Darn it! Our local tractor supply. ‍♀️
It’s been on my mind all day, I guess I need to start looking for some replacements.
 
KrysMT said:
Darn it! Our local tractor supply. ‍♀️
It’s been on my mind all day, I guess I need to start looking for some replacements.
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Did they not have the Cornish bin labeled as MEAT birds?
 
Welcome to BYC. The black chicks appear to be barred rocks. If pullets they will be good layers. The white Cornish X are meat birds and if allowed to live past their 'kill' date are prone to leg problems, heart attacks, and severely shortened life spans. Some folks extend their life span by severely controlling feed consumption. Wish you had come here prior to buying.
 
KrysMT said:
No! I guess that’s why I’m a little frustrated! I questioned it to begin with but she assured me they are good layers.
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She is an IDIOT for telling you that.
:oops:
 

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