Butchering your roosters!

[cppeace]

Not judging in anyway. Just curious. Why are you vegetarians hanging out in the meat section? Do you raise meat birds and just not eat them? lol

 

[BirdHead]

Hi,
I was wondering if they are as big as Orpingtons. I had a flock in the late 80's, the reds were smaller, better egg layers than those Orpingtons. I have been reading about red rangers, but just want to keep one breed in my new flock.

They are a bit smaller but I have seen RIR get as big as an orphinton however, ex gf had one and she was HUGE. I have some red stars now however they're just about to be a year old and they're pretty big but shorter then regular RIR, so I mean they're great meat birds just not as big as them generally unless you push it of course ;P the roosters can get big and they're a tad more aggressive breed but it's easily avoidable if you raise them from chicks or simply handle them enough.

IMHO you want a big bird get some real Malay ;p

 

[Parront]

Depends on what you want to do with them. At 4 months you're approaching the end of the fry or grill tender stage but they can be stewed at any age.

If they are crowing, or fighting and annoying me, it is time!

 

[BantyChooks]

They are a bit smaller but I have seen RIR get as big as an orphinton however, ex gf had one and she was HUGE. I have some red stars now however they're just about to be a year old and they're pretty big but shorter then regular RIR, so I mean they're great meat birds just not as big as them generally unless you push it of course ;P the roosters can get big and they're a tad more aggressive breed but it's easily avoidable if you raise them from chicks or simply handle them enough.

IMHO you want a big bird get some real Malay ;p

Also, hatchery RIR and heritage RIR are two different birds, IMO.

 

[BirdHead]

You're more then right!

Also, hatchery RIR and heritage RIR are two different birds, IMO.

 

[Parront]

You're more then right!

Yes, probably the reason, the whole flock came in a box from Mr. Murray! Loved the catalog in those days!

 

[BirdHead]

Do some hardcore Google and Facebook searching you can always find closer to true blood from a home breeder !

 

[Parront]

The Buff Orpingtons were the biggest of that mixed order. Not the best layers, but I thought they tasted the best.

 

[Parront]

Do some hardcore Google and Facebook searching you can always find closer to true blood from a home breeder !

Hence, I am here to meet you guys!

 

[Parront]

Are the Naked Necks better? I never had those, some here seem to like them.