SW PA -- split order of colored range broilers?

[brandywine]

I want to raise a batch of colored range broilers from JM this spring.

I only want to raise about 25-30 birds (first stab at meat birds) and am looking to split an order of chicks with someone so we can get the significant savings of ordering 50 or 100+ chicks.

Somewhat flexible about timing, but would like to start the birds maybe early April.

I am located in Harmony, in southern Butler County.

Feel free to pass along.

 

[SandraMort]

If it turns out that you're unable to find someone closer, I plan order some in the Saugerties NY area.

 

[SterlingAcres]

I'm in NEPA and I planned to do a few meaties in the spring, so keep me in mind too

 

[PurpleChicken]

Brandywine, order the 50. You will lose a few and could do staggered
processing. The Range Broilers aren't as consistent as Cornish X.

They are such cool birds. You may find yourself keeping a few for
your laying flock.

Get a big freezer.

 

[brandywine]

Hi Guys --

I think the fifty cent savings on a chick won't justify splitting an order between NY/NE PA/SW PA. Gas prices would have to go awful low for that to make sense.

PC, I'm considering it. Maybe I could sell "started" chicks for a little more than I pay for them. My main concern is coop/pen space as they get larger. I do want to try some portable pens.

Will the range broilers live healthy lives as laying hens? Do they have a good productivity?