Cochin, Brahma, or dorkings?

[KikiLeigh02]

Bielefelders might be a good option too. I like them because they're autosexing, I'm actually getting ready to put some in the incubator later this week. They're supposed to have a meatier breast, and be pretty tender.

 

[Mosey2003]

I was thinking LB, due to this dry hot Texas heat, but then I saw these pictures. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ght-of-our-last-dorking-rooster.595887/page-4
Was almost immediately sold. Lol

Yeah, but that Dorking cockerel was 7 months (28 weeks) old. And still under 5lbs, and she says she's surprised at the lack of breast meat. That is not a glowing review to me, I can get the same if I grow out a Barred Rock cockerel that old. Unless you're wanting only to do slow-cooking roasters, you want something that's going to finish under 16 weeks. If you're open to other breeds besides the ones you listed, everyone says good Buckeyes are a very good meat bird, I would look that direction. I didn't suggest it initially because it wasn't what you asked.

 

[Chickenheadmate]

Yeah, but that Dorking cockerel was 7 months (28 weeks) old. And still under 5lbs, and she says she's surprised at the lack of breast meat. That is not a glowing review to me, I can get the same if I grow out a Barred Rock cockerel that old. Unless you're wanting only to do slow-cooking roasters, you want something that's going to finish under 16 weeks. If you're open to other breeds besides the ones you listed, everyone says good Buckeyes are a very good meat bird, I would look that direction. I didn't suggest it initially because it wasn't what you asked.

Hmm. Thanks!

 

[Chickenheadmate]

How would you compare it to a Cornish rooster? Not the Cx. Size, taste, and texture.

Yeah, but that Dorking cockerel was 7 months (28 weeks) old. And still under 5lbs, and she says she's surprised at the lack of breast meat. That is not a glowing review to me, I can get the same if I grow out a Barred Rock cockerel that old. Unless you're wanting only to do slow-cooking roasters, you want something that's going to finish under 16 weeks. If you're open to other breeds besides the ones you listed, everyone says good Buckeyes are a very good meat bird, I would look that direction. I didn't suggest it initially because it wasn't what you asked.

 

[Mosey2003]

I wouldn't know. Maybe someone else will.