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Co-mingling chickens

20 years ago

We are going to get 200 Cornish X's on March 8th but also ordered 27 New Hampshire Reds that I want to grow out for eggs (and pets!). We plan to have them all in the brooder at first and wonder how long the NHReds will have to stay in the brooder after the Cornish X's are put in their hoop house and yard? I know they are slower in growing, but how much slower?

Also, are NHReds good for eggs? The hatchery told me they are docile and I sure hope so since we are getting 25 (plus two roos.) Raising chickens for meat is fine, but I need to see the "chicken's are fun" thing you all are always talking about! At least I can name these if I can tell them apart.

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