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There are a couple of people crossing with standard Dark Cornish, actually. Others are getting interested & seeking standard Dark Cornish hens as well for their own birds. I believe there is a standard white cornish breeder in Ontario, Canada, but I know nothing of his birds. He can be found...

Malines share these qualities as well. In fact, Malines are such no-fuss birds that I can get a very decent table bird (tender, tasty & juicy) WITHOUT : A high protein diet. 15% suffices throughout their lives. Restricted range prior to slaughter. Caponizing We harvested our extra cockerels...

Just one article from a study done last year. I'm not entirely convinced that caponizing actually increases meat that significantly to make it worthwhile. http://www.sokvetjournal.net/images/PDF/Vol_11_2/mahmud%20et%20al.pdf The Malines fulfill our family's needs very well. Our 17 week old...

Great analysis based on your personal experiences, GaryDean :) I think it would be great to create a thread on just the subject of 'Meat Tasting Parties'. Would love to hear other accounts/in-depth reviews. Yes, there are many variables as to what makes a chicken yummy. Personal tastes differ...

White birds seem to have more meat in general. I believe its because white birds were focused on first to be the primary meat providers. Other varieties within the breeds were developed later on as folks fancied more color. Yes?

I had seriously considered Buckeyes at one point, but I lack the resources & space to raise 2 pure breeds. :/ I hear a lot of good things about them. The fact that they are more readily available to most Americans, makes them a really good choice. Wish I could experience them myself. ;) Someday...

:lol: Steal away my friend! Congrats on your first Malines hatch. May they be everything you've ever wanted in a chicken. :)

I have to agree that dry hatching worked best for me. After a series of lousy hatches with my digital genesis unit, the dry hatch worked quite well. I was quite impressed! As for a rare chicken breed for meat quality, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better the Belgian Cuckoo Malines...