Will they reproduce?

[kyliesmommax5]

Hey there. I was sent 15 red broilers by mistake and now they are 9 wks old and ready to butcher. My question was can I keep a few hens to produce more meat birds?
And any other helpful hints for a first time butcher would be great!! Thanks!!

 

[Teach97]

I wouldn't...you have to restrict their feed intake to stunt their growth to be used a reproduction stock. Once they get to the ready for butcher stage they just get to big and start having issues. Having said that yes folks have done it.

 

[Kirtusjon]

You stated red broilers, and not cornish rocks, then you can if you want without issues. I raised some years ago and they were actually not bad layers either. Just my opinion.

 

[stuckinthecity]

Do you have any pictures of ur birds u wouldnt mind sharing? I've never seen a red broiler!

 

[kyliesmommax5]

 

[pdsavage]

they look more like fryers to me...but hey what do i know...

 

[stuckinthecity]

pretty birds, like a golden brownish.. thanks!

 

[silkiechicken]

Not sure if they are pure bred or not, but if they are a cross bred type, their offspring will not breed true, meaning unequal weight gain and potentially chicks that don't look like their parents.