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  1. chickenchicklady

    Raising meat birds outside

    At what point can I move my chicks from their brooder to their chicken tractor? They’re a week old right now. Out temperatures are 30s-50s at night and 70-80s in the day. They’re out growing their brooder faster than I had expected.
    • chickenchicklady
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    • big brooder brooder babies inside meat meat birds old enough one week old outside tractor
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    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  2. Processing Cornish X: A beginners overview, Setup, cost, and results.

    Processing Cornish X: A beginners overview, Setup, cost, and results.

    This is an overview of my backyard processing set up. Enjoy! Equipment First and maybe most importantly, knives. I only used 3 knives during the whole process. One was a butter knife I used for "finishing" those pesky pin feathers before I stuck it in the fridge. These are the two edged knives I...
  3. Tre3hugger

    Processing Cornish X: A First Timer's Overview/Experience (pic heavy, only 1 "graphic")

    Today I processed my first meat bird. Wanted to document my process in detail. Maybe other first timer's will get some help from it, or I will get some helpful tips. I didn't take many pics of the actual evisceration because I was concentrating and dirty. Also this is my first time and I don't...
  4. Antibiotics in Meat

    Antibiotics in Meat

    *This applies to the US only. It is intended only for informational purposes* “Is this organic, non-antibiotic treated meat?” So many people today are falling under the trap of believing that meat treated with antibiotics is unhealthy and unsafe. This is not the case. Today I will be...
  5. B

    Mereks positive bird. Meat inspection

    Hello all. I am looking for information on if it is safe to eat a mereks positive bird. I just processed him a few minutes ago. And unpon inspection, saw no tumors or unhealthy organs. I DID however see his meat looked different than any bird we've raised before. It has obvious dark areas. This...
  6. zebradreams07

    Ranger breeding project

    I know I'm not the first person to have this idea, so before I dive in and go full crazy chicken lady (I'm already the crazy goat lady!) I'd love to hear from people who have attempted breeding Rangers before - from whichever proprietary line. What were your goals, what worked or didn't, what's...
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    • Thread
    • breeding project broody cornish free range freedom ranger heritage meat ranger red ranger sustainable
    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  7. Tre3hugger

    Anyone have experience with welp hatchery cornish x?

    Going to be getting some meat birds soon, and welp has cornish x on sale all of june for $1.50. Any one raise any birds from them? experiences? Thnkas!
  8. IamLucy

    DONT EAT THAT!

    Been reading these forums forever now, finally signed up so I can ask few questions that I can’t find answers to! Here’s my first question- under what circumstances, ailment, cause of death, reason to cull, would you consider the meat compromised and NOT eat the chicken? Thanks! Lucy
  9. DodgeballChix

    Calling all experienced caponizers!

    Hi, new to the group. I have been reading threads for years to find info on various topics but only recently joined. I have been raising CornishX for many years and have decided to try to develop a system for a more sustainable meat bird option. I have been having increasing issues with usps...
  10. EnnieM

    Pricing?

    I bought 30 cockerels, all dual purpose but all good meat breeds. Many family and friends are requesting to buy a couple. I know there are laws, so I’m selling live and offering free processing before delivery. I need help figuring out pricing. If I just broke even, I’d be happy. We will be...
  11. MamaGer8ty

    Meat chickens with dual chickens?

    We have four Cornish hens that will be going to freezer camp in a couple of weeks. (I saw someone else said that in a post and I loved it. I can’t remember who said it though.) Is it ok to put them in the coop with our egg laying chickens until then? Should we keep them separated and in their...
  12. thessalonchick

    Turkey perch ?

    I have purchased 15 turkeys that I plan to sell for meat . However I can’t seem to find a straight answer on wether they should be using perches/roosts . I read that these can lead to breast blisters? So if I plan to sell them for meat should they or shouldn’t they have a perch/roost?
  13. Dylan Lambert

    Meat bird chicken tractor

    This is my first time raising chickens for meat. I have had plenty egg layers and have a pretty general knowledge about chickens. Just looking for any suggestions or things that i could change or make better on my chicken tractor. Pen dimensions are 10ftx10ftx2ft tall and i plan to raise 50...
  14. C

    Breeding meat birds

    Hey guys, So I’m thinking of trying to breed my own meat birds instead of purchasing the Cornish x chicks. My thought is to get a Dark Cornish roo and 5 ish white rock hens. I completely understand they will not be like the Cornish x I have been purchasing BUT I am looking to get a larger bird...
  15. danpeters9497

    Fast growth rate.

    So looking into meat birds I have obviously come across the ever present cornish cross. Which seem to be a Cornish and Plymouth rock? Not sure if that's right or not. Either way where do the fast growth genes come from? I've seen the multiple different ranger breeds that also have a relatively...
  16. L

    Slaughtering Ducks

    So I'm slaughtering a few (3-4) ducks in about 6-8 weeks so I wanted to know what kind of knife would work best and if there is any "test" to see if the knife is sharp enough because I really wouldn't want the ducks to go through any undue pain. From my research, it looks like boning and paring...
  17. C

    Can my turkey rest in a brine? for the period of rest time after slaughter?

    Howdy folks! I am reaching out today to ask a question about the period of rest time that should be had after slaughter. It is my understanding that you should let the carcass rest for 3-5 days after slaughter. To allow the enzymes and fibrous materials to start to brake down, allowing the meat...
  18. MysteryChicken

    Show Off Your Biggest Thanksgiving Turkey!! (Graphic Pics)

    Our Biggest Turkey Weighing 42lbs. Before cull.After Cull. Plucked, & Butchered.
  19. rascal66

    Experience with Frypan birds?

    Husband and I got a Frypan special (from cackle hatchery) almost a month ago. It was a nice mix of what I believe are Buff Orps, Rhode Island Reds, GL Wyandotte, Barred Rocks, Light Brahma and I think some Leghorn. We have raised and done well with Cornish. But our main customer base love the...
  20. Dfarago

    Raising food for dogs

    Hello, I am an aspiring farmer and am making attempts toward making my own dog food at home. What animals would be best to raise on the farm as an effective and efficient protein source for the dogs. We already have ducks, but the recipes I've seen online make it feel like one full size duck...
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