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Dark Cornish processing age?

Discussion in 'Meat Birds ETC' started by somadlyinlove, Aug 15, 2011.

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  1. Aug 15, 2011 #1
    somadlyinlove

    somadlyinlove Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Approximately what age would be best for processing Dark cornish? Roos and hens. I have a trio not 100 % pure they have some EE but they look just like dark cornish and I'm thinking about hatching a batch from them for meat. I hear they are tasty [​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 15, 2011 #2
    4-H chicken mom

    4-H chicken mom Overrun With Chickens

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    I've read some folks process around 15 wks. [​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 16, 2011 #3
    al6517

    al6517 Real Men can Cook

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    DC's are a little slower at growth to maturity, the quality of the meat is far superior to other breeds that you can realy wait until you feel it's time.
     

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