I have two 16 week old Cornish x, and I read in a book that they have leg problems and shouldn't roost. Mine never have roosted, but mine run funny and I was wondering if the leg problem is painful or if it will get worse. They seem happy and I really don't want to kill them. Also (on the same birds), do they lay eggs at all even though they are broilers? Thanks, Daniel

They will lay eggs. I have three hens and one rooster. Two of my hens waddle like a duck and one in particular does seem to have leg problems. She sits a lot and doesn't do much scratching like the others seem to love. We are just keeping an eye on her and will make a decision to butcher her if we feel she is experiencing much discomfort. She seems pretty happy now and she's about 7-8 mos. old.

All three of them are good layers. They do breed them to lay well as that is how they get the chicks for the next round!

Hope that helps. I don't have any long-term info., just what I've experienced so far.

Susie