Best dual purpose chicken(s)?

[Madfarmer]

How you raise chicks can make a difference. I'm sure the genetics have changed some since then, but when I was growing up, we always grew the Cornish cross broilers, and saved out a dozen or so of the best pullets. Put them on a little milder feed, and they went on to lay very well as a home flock. I wouldn't use them if I wanted to sell eggs. The dual-purpose breeads just don't put on much meat till they're too old to make nice, tender fryers.

Madfarmer

 

[AmazonDragon]

If you keep a hen for laying for say 2-3years will they be any good as a meat bird?

 

[Mrs MIA]

Quote:
Probably not for fried chicken, but for enchiladas, fajitas, stew... a dish where you marinate or slow cook the chicken. Crockpot or pressure cooker. They'll taste the same, but they may be a little tougher.

 

[AmazonDragon]

OK that makes sence.
It would be more of a stewing bird, to counter the toughness that comes from age.
Thank you for that information Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain.

 

[Mrs MIA]

You're welcome.

 

[countrydream7]

i have bjgs chickens 6months old roosters are aggressive hens stay away form you..funny ive raised them since babies i dont think i will have this breed again.. yes they are very big birds the one thing i do like..they laid 2 eggs so far and none in 3 weeks ..they are fed very well..

 

[kada6305]

We have speckled Sussex, we are hatching out our first eggs to use as meat. Has anyone ever eaten a SS?

 

[countrydream7]

i have ss chicks love them ..they are almost 4 months old ..havent started to lay yet or have not ate one yet...good luck let me know what u think when u do ..

 

[kada6305]

We have SS rooster and SS hen, going to use their chicks as meat birds. It took awhile for our hen to Lay, I want to say closer to 30 weeks. We also are doing RSL/SS mixes as meat birds too. depending on what hatches.