will they be able to fly ??

R66VEY · « **on:** August 12, 2008, 19:02 »

ive got some j 757s broiler chicks when they go out side will they be able to fly . as they will be going for culling about 8 -10 weeks old. will a 3 foot fence be ok or will we have to go higher as chicken wire is very expensive .

does anyone know anywhere to get some cheap ??

FCG · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2008, 19:25 »

Wilkinsons!

you can also clip their wings if they are flighty.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2008, 20:20 »

Grannie is the one to give you advice about j 757s !

Boxfanman · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2008, 00:38 »

Broiler Chicks???

Are these the white eaters?

I fancy having a go at these, I have a spare area and a building that could be converted into a chook house... just an area that is dry and has a perch would be ok yes?

Bodger · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2008, 06:34 »

Broilers wont be able to fly.

kimT · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:26 »

I don't think they will fly anywhere as we have Hubbards and there is no way they can launch themselves into the air. In birds so young you need to be very careful when it comes to wing clipping..................my advice. Don't clip.

R66VEY · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:03 »

thats what mine are hubbards .so a 3 ft fence would be ok ?

poultrygeist · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:08 »

If they're anything like Annie's, they'll just about manage walking after a few weeks ! :shock:

They get big quick and don't stop eating.

Rob

bedifferent · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:59 »

I recently culled my J757's at around 16 weeks. They are able to do a bit of a jump but no chance of flying - far too heavy. They also never seemed as "chickeny" as other chooks and so the need to explore never seemed to be a problem. An interesting experiment raising these birds for meat!!

will they be able to fly ??

Bodger

poultrygeist