Cornish Rock chicks. These birds grow faster than their feathers! Remember the Cornish Rock meat birds post from Aug 5th…that’s 12 days ago. Here are the “little guys” at two days old…

Here they are 7 days later. At 2 weeks old they have outgrown the cage and are now living the good life in the meat bird pen. Lots of room. A happy flock.

Cornish Rock are very sensitive to overcrowding. Overcrowding and unsanitary conditions, such as feces in the drinking water or accumulation of dropping on the floor can easily cause the parasitic disease called Coccidiosis. (Think “Tyson” and be smart to avoid that brand in the store. See the post.)

The primary symptom of Coccidiosis is diarrhea. In the past, before we had any experience with these birds, we had been guilty of overcrowding. We lost several birds this way. This year we are giving them lots of room, feeding them organic starter feed and adding kelp and the herbal GI Soother that we mix ourselves. (Recipe for GI Soother)

Happy Homesteading,
T.