Cull barred rock cockerels

[curious chickee]

At what age is the best time to cull my barred rock cockerels to get the best meat. I don't plan on keeping any of these. Currently all in the flock with the pullets. I have a grow out pen I can use if they get rowdy
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[curious chickee]

Any ideas of best age?

 

[Den in Penn]

Generally 16 to 20 weeks. You may get more meat when they are older, but the older the tougher.

 

[aart]

Rule of thumb that I've read, and proven once, is:
under 16 weeks - grill, bake, roast, etc
over 16 weeks - cook low and slow.

Oh and don't expect much meat like a grocery chicken, and it will have more 'tooth'.