This is strictly for discussion purposes: What do you think would be the results of a CX - Freedom Ranger cross. Anybody ever tried it?
I'm thinking that it may be too hard to keep breeders in good quality. It takes extremely strict feed to get them to be somewhat productive. Sorry about not getting back to that PM..... How did it go? Normally when I'm by myself I will just rinse my hands off and move on. So that's it for the year right? Still staying busy here just different type of work.
Quote:Never tried it. But it sounds like a good idea if possible. Where you thinking freedon ranger roo over cornish x hen? We've (my parents and sister and I) tried both red slow grower broiler and the CX. It seems as if a cross woulod be perfect.
If you can get your Cornish X on a strict enough diet that they'll reach maturity and give you fertile eggs, then yeah, I'd say it would be an interesting project. I've seen people succesfully cross their broilers before, but honestly I think it would be cheaper, easier, and a healthier alternative to go with true Indian Games/purebred Cornish. The show quality ones out there are some MEATY birds, and don't require such a limited lifestyle.
Id be more curious to hear how the FRs and the CX are doing as "breeding stock". Egg size, and rate of lay, and fertility rates are all things that to me all factor into breeding.
My "Red Broilers" which look strikingly similar to FR's lay pretty darn well. I;m crossing them with some white rocks, and well, I've seen my show quality bantam cornish roos breeding them as well. LOL. I've actually got eggs in the bator as we speak. Should be interesting! I'm just in it for fun. I may get some broilers to tinker with, if they make it past freezer time
