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I don't think you ever have to worry about their meat being "no good." I keep my laying hens for around 2-4 years before they go to the stew pot. I think you'll find your "magic number" when production slows down to the point where you're not getting what you need for your family any longer and...

Congrats! It's hard work but the sense of pride and quality of your food is well worth it! Enjoy your chicken dinner! :)

I have raised Marans for about 4 years now, along with a number of Wyandottes (gold, blue etc) I currently let them inter-breed and have a nice dual purpose flock that lay large brown eggs, are beautifully colored and fill out well for meat production as well. I find that the maran hens make...

matt y. : I have been thinking on this subject as well. If our economy was to crash tomorrow, my chicken flock my be the one thing that keeps my family alive. I have a BO roo, BO hen, SLW hen, and a RIR hen. I have been thinking about adding some white egg layers to the mix (perhaps SSH) but I...

Quote: I may be able to help you if you're okay with EEs. I'd have to talk to my hubby, to be sure!

Quote: Yes, you're right. We will breed them, of course, but have no plans to sell. I have family and friends interested in eggs and chicks, and I'm happy to share. Also, I blog about my heritage breeds alot, raising awareness and getting people interested in breeds they might not have...

Love the title! This is what we do, have for years. I've never tried the cornish crosses, always stuck to dual purposes. I've raised all types of standard and heavy breeds in this way. (Eat the excess roos, keep the hens for laying, eat the older hens etc...) This is the first year we've...