Bantams worth butchering?

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I've butchered Cochin bantam roosters, and hens that stop laying. Really good meat (Tasty). Not to much different from Cornish game hens, just a bit smaller. Very good eating.
 
For a small bird like a bantam you might be able to save a lot of time by just skinning instead of plucking. Unless you can do it mechanically, it might not be worth your time.
 
I have the opportunity to get a bunch of free bantam roosters that are 11 weeks old. I'm talking like 100+. I feed my dogs a raw food diet and think this would be the perfect opportunity to put a bunch of meat in the freezer for them. I don't want to pluck, so I will be freezing them with their organs minus the guts.
What does a bantam weigh out at when 11 weeks old?
Thanks in advance.
Amy
 
weidnercharm said:
I have the opportunity to get a bunch of free bantam roosters that are 11 weeks old. I'm talking like 100+. I feed my dogs a raw food diet and think this would be the perfect opportunity to put a bunch of meat in the freezer for them. I don't want to pluck, so I will be freezing them with their organs minus the guts.
What does a bantam weigh out at when 11 weeks old?
Thanks in advance.
Amy
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Depends on the breed. Usually less than half a pound. I think my Cornish bantams (probably the stockist one you can get) was right at that 1/2-2/3 mark
 
JacinLarkwell said:
Depends on the breed. Usually less than half a pound. I think my Cornish bantams (probably the stockist one you can get) was right at that 1/2-2/3 mark
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Your previous posts convinced me to try some bantam cornish from ideal. Mine are at 10.5 weeks. Not sure about the smaller ones yet, but one of the larger males I just weighed in at 1lb 12oz.
 

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