From Pasture to Processing – What is weight loss?

From Pasture to Processing – What is weight loss?

What is a good “rule of thumb” when it comes to estimating final processing weight? I have heard anywhere between 20% and 30%, to me, this sounds like an “educated” guess. In a 2022 field study of 200 Ross 308’s the findings indicate a good “rule of thumb” is an...
Brooding for Success

Brooding for Success

Brooding is the liftoff phase of chick development. What happens in the brooder will determine how well your chickens will perform throughout their life. Broiler chicks are in the brooder for 14 – 21 days depending on location and climate. The first 14 days of...