Speckled broiler from Moyers' chicks

[njchickenrookie]

some larger ones look as big as my production red layers who are 7 weeks older. but the speckled broilers are meatier, and feel heavier when lifted up. I will try to weigh a few tomorrow with a kitchen scale.

 

[Baybrio]

You asked about the feed... I personally would just keep them on the flock raiser and make sure they have calcium free choice when they start to lay. I don't think 20% protein is too high but I am far from a feeding expert.

 

[Joanmcm]

How did the Moyer chicks turnout? Probably all males because the hens are used for laying. Most places charge more for male birds because they grow faster.

 

[njchickenrookie]

the speckled turned out to be half male and half female.

i kept the female and they lay quite well but are picked on a lot by my commercial red layers.

a few did not survive the winter.

the meat for the female stays tender even at 7-8 months old. the k22 is however stronger with more red meat.

only one k22 turned out to be female. i kept one rooster from k22 group. he is prob 15 lbs with elephant legs.