5 Month old ROOSTER

[DLS]

I have a new flock of 26 RIR hens. born on the 4th of july 2010. 1 they sent me just started to crow. OH NOOooo a roo . Is this 5 month old RIR rooster to tough to eat? I mean without boiling it?

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

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if its 5 months i wouldnt think so seems more like a question for the meat birds section

 

[33yardbirds]

If he is a real RIR I would would just let him strut. Too bad your in Georgia, I would buy him from you. WAIT! my Mom is down there outside of Atlanta visiting my nephew, maybe she could bring him back on the plane.

 

[DLS]

THEY SENT ME ONE OF THOSE PAPERS WITH THEM TO PROVE THEY ARE PURE BREED. (?pip?) PRETTY BIRD BUT TO MANAGE MY FLOCK & NOT FEED ROOS & NOT GATHER EGGS FROM HIM i CHOOSE TO EAT HIM. iF HE WON'T BE TO TOUGH.

 

[abhaya]

I would post this in the meat bird section.

 

[knjinnm]

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Hi,
He will be fine to eat since he's just starting to crow.
Joe

 

[Ridgerunner]

At five months he will be fine if you cook him kinda slow and with moisture. I'd suggest braising, baking, or roasting. He is too old for frying as far as I am concerned.

Since it sounds like it is your first one, you might Google Coq au Vin. That's really for cooking older roosters, but it is probably a good one for your first one. It is a safe way to cook him and get a great result.