All dual purpose and purebred chickens are disappointing as meat chickens. Some are better than others; but they are all eclipsed by hybrids for size. The flavor of your BO's will be good, but you may find the texture stringy. Once you grow used to it, you'll find the grocery store chicken insipid and will crave your own... but, realize there is a hurdle for you to get over (as well as your family).
I echo the sentiment that there are some people out there working on meat birds which have none of the issues of the large hatchery Cornish Crosses. Freedom Rangers are simply spectacular, but the minimum order is 50 which may be impractical to you unless you have friends to share with.
I echo the sentiment that there are some people out there working on meat birds which have none of the issues of the large hatchery Cornish Crosses. Freedom Rangers are simply spectacular, but the minimum order is 50 which may be impractical to you unless you have friends to share with.