When can I butcher? I need help!

[itsmyaddiction]

How long do I need to have my cornish X meat birds off medicated broiler maker before they can be processed? I wanted to finish out the grain that I have but they are starting to have leg issues and I may have to cull one. They are ready now but still getting medicated feed. Can someone help, please?

 

[jaku]

I've heard two weeks, but I think it depends on what the medication actually is. I couldn't say for sure, as I don't feed medicated feed.

 

[itsmyaddiction]

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That is what I have always done with my turkey's but I wanted to make sure that it was the same with the cornish. I would feed non-medicated for 2 weeks before butchering to clean out their bloodstreams. Thanks for your thoughts. Anyone else?

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

Same with me I don't use med feed they are not alive long enough

 

[itsmyaddiction]

Well, it's my first time with them and you can call it a beginners mistake. I now know in the future not to bother with the medicated even though that's all the local Agway carries. Thanks for your help!