Can you hatch Freedom Ranger eggs?

A Ranger hen can be kept for laying, but they are not highly productive. They lay a large pointy egg about 3 times a week for about 2 years. It’s a shame that they are a hybrid cross because you can’t hatch out those eggs for continuous self-sufficient meat production.

Can Red Ranger chickens reproduce?

Since they are not a true breed, they can’t breed true with each other. This means that if you were hoping to keep a rooster around and breed these chickens to sell or replenish their flock numbers naturally as needed, this isn’t an option. This is true for most hybrids and fast-growing meat chickens.

What breed is a freedom Ranger chicken?

Freedom Ranger breeding stock is imported from the regions of Burgundy and Brittany (France). The genetic stock is derived from the American and European old heritage breed of chicken and was developed in the early 1960’s to meet the highest standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program.

How many eggs do freedom Rangers lay a year?

280 eggs
Easter Eggers: If you can’t tell from their name, the Easter Egger chickens from Freedom Ranger are great at laying eggs. They bring in approximately 280 eggs a year and are great for anyone just starting with chickens. Their eggs also come in a variety of colors!

When should I butcher freedom Rangers?

In 6-7 weeks you can butcher and have a 4-5 lb dressed bird. They don’t range very well and tend to sit at the food tray and eat.

What do you feed Freedom Rangers?

Feeding Schedule: Age 1 day to 3 weeks, feed your broiler chicks a 21 – 22% protein chick starter. From 3 to 7 weeks, decrease your protein to 18 – 19% with a grower formula. From 8 weeks to processing, reduce protein to 16 – 17% feeding a finisher formula.

Can Red Rangers lay eggs?

The Red Ranger has become quite popular as a dual purpose backyard breed. It is primarily a meat bird but does lay eggs if it is allowed to. Technically they are not actually a breed, but instead a hybrid chicken created by the poultry industry for improved egg laying and meat.

How much do you feed Freedom Rangers?

2.5 pounds feed per pound of live weight if processed at 8 to 9 weeks.

Can you breed a Freedom Ranger chicken at home?

Yep, the Freedom Ranger is a brand name for a hybrid chicken. There’s also Red Rangers and Black Rangers. That means you can’t breed ‘em at home. They come from a cross of 4 different breeds so if you hatch out the eggs, they won’t be the same as the parents.

How old are freedom Rangers when they are processed?

Another cockerel was even less mobile by the pre-arranged processing date when the birds were 11½ weeks old ( Poultry Processing: Processing Chickens in Fall 2010 ). Not all the Freedom Rangers grew so fast. We had a pretty broad range of sizes in the flock.

How much does it cost to feed freedom Rangers?

The following numbers aren’t precise, but should be pretty close: 620 pounds of feed produced 195 pounds of live birds (3.17 pounds of feed per pound of gain — about the expected ratio). 130 pounds of meat (about $1.76 per pound)

Are there any Red Rangers that lay eggs?

Here are the good things we found with the Red Rangers. Red Rangers certainly lay eggs (although the number of eggs per year depends on who you ask), and they are definitely a meatier choice as far as dual purpose breeds go. So if you’re looking for a dual purpose bird, Red Rangers could be your ticket.