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Dave C

  • Joined Aug 2014
    • Teesdale, Co Durham
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #660 on: April 13, 2017, 09:43:24 pm »
And man have they grown




I tell you I could put a stick through the Bishop Rangers, put them on the BBQ and they would feed 2 people at only 2 weeks old.

The Marans crosses are just as big but without as much Breast meat already.
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madchickenlady

  • Joined Nov 2013
    • Old Newton Suffolk
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #661 on: April 13, 2017, 10:13:35 pm »
Heck, sure they're not ostriches!  :D
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macgro7

  • Joined Feb 2016
    • Leicester
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #662 on: April 13, 2017, 10:38:00 pm »
What are you feeding them???? Steroids???
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Dave C

  • Joined Aug 2014
    • Teesdale, Co Durham
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #663 on: April 14, 2017, 03:32:51 pm »
Quote from: Dave C on April 13, 2017, 09:43:24 pm
And man have they grown




I tell you I could put a stick through the Bishop Rangers, put them on the BBQ and they would feed 2 people at only 2 weeks old.

The Marans crosses are just as big but without as much Breast meat already.

My mistake, there just over a week old
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Charlie1234

  • Joined Feb 2017
    • Powys
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #664 on: April 14, 2017, 11:21:54 pm »
 They are growing nicely mate  :thumbsup:

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waterbuffalofarmer

  • Joined Apr 2014
    • Mid Wales
  • Owner of 61 Mediterranean water buffaloes
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #665 on: April 15, 2017, 01:20:22 pm »
Woah they are huge, now where was that food when I was growing up.... Could have made me taller!!! :o :roflanim:
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Dave C

  • Joined Aug 2014
    • Teesdale, Co Durham
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #666 on: April 16, 2017, 10:44:00 am »
Haha  :roflanim:

There doing well, thanks.
Just on normal chick crumbs.
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Charlie1234

  • Joined Feb 2017
    • Powys
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #667 on: April 16, 2017, 04:46:11 pm »
Look forward to a few in the paddock  just now mate  :thumbsup:
Just aquired a new incubator for my coming birthday so look forward to trying it out with some bishop rangers.
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Dave C

  • Joined Aug 2014
    • Teesdale, Co Durham
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #668 on: April 16, 2017, 07:25:42 pm »
Yeah no problem mate  :thumbsup:

Will be candling the IG eggs on Thursday  :fc: :fc:
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Bramham Wiltshire Horns

  • Joined Oct 2014
    • leeds
  • Bramham flock Wiltshire Horns
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #669 on: April 17, 2017, 12:09:19 pm »
Hi
I have some cou cou de Rennes eggs available if anyone is interested
Incys full I have had 15/18 fertile
They are a rare breed and the breed has been featured on hairy bikers
This is a rare opportunity and Would be a waste not to use them

£2 per egg + postage but would prefer not to post
PM me for more info
Thanks
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Dave C

  • Joined Aug 2014
    • Teesdale, Co Durham
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #670 on: April 17, 2017, 01:48:52 pm »
Good luck with them  :thumbsup:
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Charlie1234

  • Joined Feb 2017
    • Powys
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #671 on: April 17, 2017, 09:50:41 pm »
Quote from: Princessrubyk on April 17, 2017, 12:09:19 pm
Hi
I have some cou cou de Rennes eggs available if anyone is interested
Incys full I have had 15/18 fertile
They are a rare breed and the breed has been featured on hairy bikers
This is a rare opportunity and Would be a waste not to use them

£2 per egg + postage but would prefer not to post
PM me for more info
Thanks

Mentioned these to a mate near me,where in the country are you ? and can you pm me a contact number ?
I will then forward it to my mate so he can speak to you directly.
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Bramham Wiltshire Horns

  • Joined Oct 2014
    • leeds
  • Bramham flock Wiltshire Horns
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #672 on: April 17, 2017, 10:07:51 pm »
Hi Charlie
I live in Leeds, yorkshire

I will Pm you my number if I don't answer straight away I will ring back

Thanks
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Charlie1234

  • Joined Feb 2017
    • Powys
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #673 on: April 18, 2017, 02:33:26 pm »
passed on your details to my mate. :thumbsup:
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Bramham Wiltshire Horns

  • Joined Oct 2014
    • leeds
  • Bramham flock Wiltshire Horns
Re: Breeding for Meat or Eggs
« Reply #674 on: April 18, 2017, 10:07:33 pm »
Thanks a lot
Hope to here from them soon
Thanks
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