I don't eat older hens, but this year I'm making an exception; one of our Chantie hens bites, hard, when she's in a nest. Not broody, just seriously defending her space. I'm over it...
Mary
It's somewhat important, but we buy heritage breeds, not production breeds, and bantams, and there's not a category for that. Eggs, yes, but having a flock is also about entertainment, some breeding, and supporting senior birds.
Mary