I recently stumbled into the world of Cornish Cross. Meat birds, to those who are familiar with the term. I got a few chicks back in September, intrigued by the supposed 6-8 week turnover rate. They were also on clearance, so I couldn't resist. That first group has been finished, and I am already raising my second batch (twenty-five this time) and expecting a third batch (25 again) this week. By Thanksgiving we should have enough chicken stored up in the freezer to last us through the year!
This breed starts out cute, like the photo above, but within six weeks they turn into a full size chicken. They are not designed to live long lives, and if they are kept much past a few months, they start to suffer health issues. From what I've read, this is a breed that is used in the production broiler industry, due to their fast growth and plump physique. By raising my own, I can have control of the quality and types of foods they consume, and know that they lived a comfortable life. They are happy while they are here, and that makes me happy, too!
This breed starts out cute, like the photo above, but within six weeks they turn into a full size chicken. They are not designed to live long lives, and if they are kept much past a few months, they start to suffer health issues. From what I've read, this is a breed that is used in the production broiler industry, due to their fast growth and plump physique. By raising my own, I can have control of the quality and types of foods they consume, and know that they lived a comfortable life. They are happy while they are here, and that makes me happy, too!
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