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There is no one right way to raise Cornish Cross. Everyone does it a little differently, and you'll just need to find what works best for you. I think those who fail with Cornish Cross do so because of poor management. But if you just stick to a recommended set of guidelines, monitor them...

I would not, unless it's buried under sand or dirt so their bellies don't rub on it. I'm serious; these birds will spend 95% of their time lying on their bellies. They will rub all the feathers off. They get up to eat, but often sit while eating. They'll waddle over to a waterer, get a drink...

When I've raised Cornish Cross, it's always been in a stationary coop and run. We had a little wooden shed with raised concrete floor, inside of a fenced run. We had no netting or roof over the run, so we took our chances - but never lost a bird to any predation. They made an awful mess in the...