If you want Cornish Game hens feed them a lot of oatmeal and milk. Don't worry if it's a boy or girl. Most of your hens you buy in the store aren't old enough to actually be sexed yet by the average farmer. Just feed it well and never let the feed pans go empty that first ...
There are lots of breeds that will be fine for a first timer. Buff Orpingtons are heavy (meaty; not gonna fly out of the paddock) and a good layer. People friendly. The roosters are quite the gentlemen to the hens. The hens go broody easy so you have a good chance of seeing some ...
We got Cornish cross chicks last year for a $1 in the fall when they were on clearance at Tractor Supply. If you arehesitant on butchering chickens yourself see our video here. Best tip- Avoid purchasing chicks the first week they hit the stores in the spring and fall. ...
November is a busy season. Ideally our cattle go to the butcher in the fall. This maximizes weight from summer grass and minimizes winter hay costs. Meanwhile it cools down enough to run Cornish Cross meat chickens. Then there’s plenty of barn clean out and winter prep to do. Our effici...
Meat Breeds 1. Cornish Cross TheCornish Cross, also known as Broiler, is a fast-growing bird. The females average around 8 pounds per bird and the males average around 12 pounds per bird. Plus, they are ready to be harvested at around 4-6 weeks so they don’t require a lot of inves...