Chickendaddy92
In the Brooder
- Mar 1, 2022
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I have a bunch of young roosters, about 2 months maybe. They are barnyard mix, the father is either a orpington jersey giant mix or a naked neck. I've tried selling them but it's hard to get rid of a rooster around here. It seems ridiculous to just dispatch them all for no reason so I figured I'd raise them to a decent weight and butcher them myself. For dog food if nothing else.
Anyway, my main question is is it possible to get their meat tender? I've butchered a rooster before but the meat was tough and gamey. He was probably too old and wasnt fed like the ones i have now. I'd like to be able to make it Into fried chicken without it being rubbery if at all possible.
Right now they are allowed access to food 24/7 but they are also in a tractor so they can still eat bugs and grass and what have you.
Anything I should know? Suggestions, comments, concerns? Thanks in advance
Anyway, my main question is is it possible to get their meat tender? I've butchered a rooster before but the meat was tough and gamey. He was probably too old and wasnt fed like the ones i have now. I'd like to be able to make it Into fried chicken without it being rubbery if at all possible.
Right now they are allowed access to food 24/7 but they are also in a tractor so they can still eat bugs and grass and what have you.
Anything I should know? Suggestions, comments, concerns? Thanks in advance