Aug 4, 2012 · Cornish bantams are not good layers, with hens averaging 2 eggs per week. They are therefor more popular as meat chickens, partly due to their large breast size, which makes them an appealing table bird.

Feb 28, 2011 · If you have crossed Cornish (Large Fowl or Bantam) to any breeds other than Rocks, I would love to know what breed (s), why you chose to make that cross (unless an accident), and how it turned out (size, rate of growth, taste, egg laying, feather colour, health, etc.; pics would be great)

Apr 17, 2013 · you can breed cornish to fast growing plymouth rocks and get a descent chicken, but chances are you wont get anywhere close to the feed to meat conversions of the cornish rocks. however you will get better livability. in my own experiments i found it best to use cornish hens with a plymouth rock rooster. cornish roosters can be a little ornery ...

Cornish bantams were developed by crossing standard Cornish with Black Red Game bantams. Dark Cornish chicks have dark brown heads and backs with two light brown chipmunk streaks running down the back.

Jul 26, 2021 · On average, you need 8-10 weeks to raise a batch of Cornish Cross chickens from chicks to butchering size. This makes them an ideal source of protein for a homestead, even for small homesteaders! One of the first chickens we butchered was a Rhode Island Red rooster. Guys, that meat wasn’t delicious.

Aug 27, 2021 · The Cornish Cross is a hybrid of the Cornish and the Plymouth White chicken, which we bred to produce the meat you see in the grocery store. Cornish Crosses combine the weight of the Cornish and the visual appeal and growth rate of the Plymouth White to create the lovely large chicken breasts you take to the grill every summer.

Cornish Bantam chickens are a miniature version of the standard Cornish breed. They have a compact, muscular build and thick legs like their larger counterparts.

Originally bred as a meat producing fowl with heavy bone, heavy muscle, and tight feather this bird is a standard-bred fowl primarily kept for exhibition in the US. The green sheen on the Dark Cornish adds a veneer of beautiful refinement.

Most broilers in the supermarket are the result of a cross between a White Cornish and a White Plymouth Rock. These Cornish/Rock crosses are the mainstay of the poultry industry. Be aware, however, that you can't just cross any Cornish and Rock and get a supermarket carcass.

Mar 25, 2022 · What is a Cornish Cross and is it really a breed? Are they good for a small farm or your backyard coop? Do they require special care?