I filled out the "ask a question" as to about how old to butcher and dressed weights
here is the response 12 weeks and
McMurray Hatchery <[email protected]>
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Nov 4 at 1:27 PM
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Delaware Broiler
The Delaware Enhanced Heritage Broiler is an updated version of the classic dual-purpose breed, taking a family favorite and making it and even better meat bird.
Typically they are butchered around 12 weeks of age. Dressed weight can vary depending on nutrition, hydration, stress, environment, etc.
Heritage breeds taste better and live naturally long lives, and these birds are no exception. Our Delaware Broiler will provide more meat then comparable Heritage birds, but retain the great characteristics that make this bird a traditional barnyard favorite.
Raise these hens as layers, and process them when older. These birds are considered a slow growth broiler.
Type: standard
Egg Color: brown
Egg Size: large
Egg Production: good
Meat Production: excellent
Disposition: better
Freerange: excellent
Skin Color: yellow
Comb Type: single
Likely to sit on eggs: not at all likely
Bird Size: extra large
Exotic: no
Leg Style: clean
Leg Color: yellow
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Sincerely,
Murray McMurray Hatchery
here is the response 12 weeks and
McMurray Hatchery <[email protected]>
To:
Nov 4 at 1:27 PM
--:: Reply above this line to post a reply ::--
Delaware Broiler
The Delaware Enhanced Heritage Broiler is an updated version of the classic dual-purpose breed, taking a family favorite and making it and even better meat bird.
Typically they are butchered around 12 weeks of age. Dressed weight can vary depending on nutrition, hydration, stress, environment, etc.
Heritage breeds taste better and live naturally long lives, and these birds are no exception. Our Delaware Broiler will provide more meat then comparable Heritage birds, but retain the great characteristics that make this bird a traditional barnyard favorite.
Raise these hens as layers, and process them when older. These birds are considered a slow growth broiler.
Type: standard
Egg Color: brown
Egg Size: large
Egg Production: good
Meat Production: excellent
Disposition: better
Freerange: excellent
Skin Color: yellow
Comb Type: single
Likely to sit on eggs: not at all likely
Bird Size: extra large
Exotic: no
Leg Style: clean
Leg Color: yellow
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Sincerely,
Murray McMurray Hatchery