Yesterday we processed the last batch of broilers for the season. \u00a0Today we will be tidying up a bit. \u00a0This batch was Cornish Cross and dressed out well. \u00a0We averaged out a bit over 5.5 lbs. \u00a0No matter how frustrated we were with their apathy and lethargy we were certainly impressed by the carcass. \u00a0This batch had it a bit rough….the last of the season brings wider temperature swings, their pen was beat up by the cows, the hawk, that damned owl and a couple of nights below freezing. \u00a0 The males and females dressed out very similar in weight….unlike the red broilers where the cockerels really outpaced the hens.<\/p>\n
Couple of interesting notes during processing. \u00a0The size of the gizzard was about half the size of the red broilers. \u00a0Also, the wad of viscera was smaller compared to their body mass. \u00a0The lungs also pulled out easier. \u00a0The crops gave Anita more trouble probably due to the Hans and Frans necks.Pick-up went well. \u00a0<\/p>\n
I was a bit slow getting the shrink wrap water ready, and one customer took them unshrunk- only bagged and ringed. \u00a0 Overall not a bad season……now to plan for next year. \u00a0Should we try turkeys? \u00a0Can we blend our own ration? \u00a0Will the new shelters hold up? \u00a0What to do with the dryland? \u00a0How can we speed up processing? \u00a0Should we advertise? \u00a0Two-Stage brooding? \u00a0Can we deepen out the pond? \u00a0Should we put in apples for the pigs? \u00a0Can we grow our grains? \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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