I know... I know.... It's been discussed... several times. Don't bother linking to other threads, I've probably already read them.
I've been lurking on this forum for a long time reading almost every thread on the subject. But I can't seem to find a consensus of any kind.
I'm not opposed to Cornish crosses or freedom rangers but I'd like a self sustaining supply of meat birds. Something I can raise every year from good stock. Hopefully improving on over the years. A bird that will free range easily and forage for at least some of it's food. In the process developing something commercial birds and other rapidly produced chickens lack... FLAVOR.
Why????.....I've traveled quite a bit and I can tell you the grocery stock "chickens" are fatty tasteless hormone/antibiotic filled blobs. I want a chicken that is supposed to taste like a chicken. Like the fresh chicken I had on a mountain side in Nepal... now THAT was a good, if a bit tough, tasting chicken. A depth of flavor few have experienced just amazing.
I've been lurking on this forum for a long time reading almost every thread on the subject. But I can't seem to find a consensus of any kind.
I'm not opposed to Cornish crosses or freedom rangers but I'd like a self sustaining supply of meat birds. Something I can raise every year from good stock. Hopefully improving on over the years. A bird that will free range easily and forage for at least some of it's food. In the process developing something commercial birds and other rapidly produced chickens lack... FLAVOR.
Why????.....I've traveled quite a bit and I can tell you the grocery stock "chickens" are fatty tasteless hormone/antibiotic filled blobs. I want a chicken that is supposed to taste like a chicken. Like the fresh chicken I had on a mountain side in Nepal... now THAT was a good, if a bit tough, tasting chicken. A depth of flavor few have experienced just amazing.