Cornish Game Hens

[averytds]

Nevermind.


I was doing 95%-100% changeover of the litter everyday by 3 wks.

 

[Illia]

Yeah, I'm really hoping that people realize that "Cornish Game Hens," when purchased as a processed bird, are NOT Cornish Game hens, they're Cornish crosses. . . . Big difference, but like Easter Eggers vs Ameraucanas, sellers will put on the name to make them sound more interesting and exotic.

Really bugging me how hatcheries and poultry processors/sellers alike put false names on birds.

 

[DIYSeattle]

Thats true, I never looked at it that way. The fur industry no longer allows other 'names' for what it really is. Why should our food be any different?

 

[anthonyjames]

Jeff,

Thanks. Katythechicken lady you were correct. I was wondering if it was weight or age. From the way it sounds it could be both. I am guessing you don't want them older than 4 weeks and the goal is to keep them at or right around 2lb mark.

Jeff,

Do you charge more for game hens, less or flat rate? And that being said what is the rate you get?

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

I know, I am wonder about a market for them in my area . . . 4 weeks sounds pretty cool!

 

[Brunty_Farms]

You charge more, I get $7.50 / bird flat rate. That gives me about a pound in a half to two pounds. You have to think the chick and processing cost doesn't change which is why the price is expensive.

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

minus 4 weeks of feed, not bad!

 

[SteveH]

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That brings a question to mind that I've always wondered about : How well do those younger bird's skin and bodies handle the mechanical plucker ?

 

[Brunty_Farms]

As long as the scald is ok, it is fine. However if the scald temp gets over 150 they look like shredded chicken. They are a huge seller and I'm kinda disappointed that I didn't do more of them this year. It kind of messes things up when you're on a schedule though. I'm a huge fan of them because one or two is a great meal per person.

For the record.... I only eat one.... My girlfriend Mel eats two. I don't know what it is but she can eat some chicken....

 

[eKo_birdies]

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a testament to the quality of the product!