Bantams....

[booker81]

I put an ad on CL for unwanted chickens, stating specifically that they would be to feed my family. I have a few hens to pick up after the holidays, and I just got an email for some bantam silkie/polish/frizzle roos. (If you're on BYC, HI!)

Wondering if anyone has ever used bantams for eating. I'm sure they will make a fantastic broth, which is part of what I need to stock up on, just not sure how much meat.

http://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/2097059096.html is my ad.

Just curious what other folks might have done before

 

[Jared77]

There was a post on here about someone processing a bantam roo that was pretty aggressive. Ate good, said it was like a game hen for the total amount of meat. Only one Ive ever seen on here about it.

Hope your search goes well

 

[tagra123]

I do some bantams for people wanting to get rid of a bad roo. 18 for about six pound of meat (whole bird)

My advice: Skin them enough to get the breasts out and feed the rest to the pets or toss out

 

[booker81]

Heck, I'd be happy to just cut up the carcass for stock/broth.

That's what I usually do with chickens after we've eaten the meat off them. I used up the last of my "real" chicken stock. Nothing store bought comes close

 

[CDennis]

Silkie has purple skin, but its just the skin so if you can get past that and are willing to put in the effort go for it. I have a banty that may be stew shortly. Free is free and there is nothing better than homemade chicken broth especially in the cold and flu season.

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

I use/eat bantams. They are great for a two person lunch or to use the meat for tacos, pot pie, pasta, broth, soup - etc.