Best meat birds? Where to buy?

[BCMaraniac]

Everyone's information is great as I am looking to get some meat birds for the first time this year too! I was curious to know if you were looking for the best tasting breed, regardless of how long it would take to reach processing age, what anyone's advice would be.

Thanks for your input!

I have Marans, and they are very tasty......wonderful chicken stock too.

 

[Arielle]

Thank for the info guys. I don't have a problem with poop, I have ducks. LOL I think I'll probably end up going with CX. For first time, how many should I go for? Space is not an issue but have 30+ breeding stock held back from last year with another 35 on the way so am keeping that in mind when it comes to frigid early morning chores here in Iowa!

I did two batches of 15 last year--and found tht challenging because they behave differently than the reg chicks. Eat more, grow faster, much bigger faster and pushy at the feeder. Moved them to their own pen and that worked better for me. Not heat tolerant, good shade is a must to keep them cool.