@@KCFarms Ducks are getting really big. How old will they be before they start laying? Looks like we have mostly drakes. Pretty sure we have at least 2-3 hens though.
We got a late start on our garden too, but it’s growing like crazy now. 👍 We processed our meat birds last weekend. They just didn’t grow out like our first batch. We lost 4 big roosters in one day at 6 weeks old too. 🤷♀️ We used general meat bird grower on the first batch and organic feed on this last batch. We went from a whopping average of 6.6 lbs down to an average of 4.5 lbs.. I wasn’t real happy with this last batch from the start, but we have meat in the freeer so we should be thankful. Love y’alll’s videos. 👍
@@KCFarms Our’s we’re Cornish - both batches, same hatchery too. I have a feeling we had different aged chicks too. There was a obvious size difference from the start. Then we lost the 4 biggest birds at “6 weeks”. I suspect they were older. With Cornish 1-2 weeks is a huge difference in age/size. I’m really wondering about the low growth rate on the rest of the batch though. I don’t know if we had poor quality birds, or if the feed (general meat bird feed vs organic non-GMO) really makes that much difference. The organic feed was a 22% feed. 🤷♀️
Honestly the benefit in my opinion to the freedom ranger is not in the meat. Is the fact that they are almost a dual purpose bird in my experience they'll lay moderately well
Been a while. Our area is on fire (Caldor Fire). So we evacuated. Even though the freedom rangers take longer to grow out. I find the flavor better than Cornish cross. I usually plant a heavy cover crop, which supplements the feed.
Hope the Freedom Rangers do well for you. We feel like they are worth the extra time. Definitely want to continue seeing updates.
Thanks you guys are the reasons we decided to try. Thanks for the info on them
@@KCFarms Ducks are getting really big. How old will they be before they start laying? Looks like we have mostly drakes. Pretty sure we have at least 2-3 hens though.
They Usually start laying around 6 months
We got a late start on our garden too, but it’s growing like crazy now. 👍 We processed our meat birds last weekend. They just didn’t grow out like our first batch. We lost 4 big roosters in one day at 6 weeks old too. 🤷♀️ We used general meat bird grower on the first batch and organic feed on this last batch. We went from a whopping average of 6.6 lbs down to an average of 4.5 lbs.. I wasn’t real happy with this last batch from the start, but we have meat in the freeer so we should be thankful. Love y’alll’s videos. 👍
Thanks! Did you raise Cornish or freedom rangers?
@@KCFarms Our’s we’re Cornish - both batches, same hatchery too. I have a feeling we had different aged chicks too. There was a obvious size difference from the start. Then we lost the 4 biggest birds at “6 weeks”. I suspect they were older. With Cornish 1-2 weeks is a huge difference in age/size. I’m really wondering about the low growth rate on the rest of the batch though. I don’t know if we had poor quality birds, or if the feed (general meat bird feed vs organic non-GMO) really makes that much difference. The organic feed was a 22% feed. 🤷♀️
Took me awhile to raise chickens. Now I’m having a hard time growing vegetables lol. Your garden looks great compared to mine.
Trust me the gardens aren’t great. Smaller is better for me a lot easier to manage and get some success
Gold
Honestly the benefit in my opinion to the freedom ranger is not in the meat. Is the fact that they are almost a dual purpose bird in my experience they'll lay moderately well
Your peppers are looking great compared to mine. Tomatoes look fantastic. I’m waiting for your opinion about the rangers.
Thanks. Will keep everyone updated on the rangers
Been a while. Our area is on fire (Caldor Fire). So we evacuated. Even though the freedom rangers take longer to grow out. I find the flavor better than Cornish cross. I usually plant a heavy cover crop, which supplements the feed.
Good to know about the freedom rangers
Stay safe
Do you sale chicks of the Bielefelder chicken ?
Yes we do local but we haven’t shipped any