A lot depends on where you live... In our area you are lucky to get $10 for a grown bird. I once listed some ducks and asked $5 each. One lady called and wanted them dressed and delivered for that price. She was the only one that called...
I have to agree... broiler chickens are just nasty. My BB turkeys will follow me around and talk to me. Sometimes while weeding the garden I hear a noise and look up to find them all gathered and talking amongst themselves. They were probably trying to figure out why I was throwing perfectly good food in a pile. On the other hand, the broiler chickens are a lot easier to process. Just because I don't have an emotional attachment.
I have to agree... broiler chickens are just nasty. My BB turkeys will follow me around and talk to me. Sometimes while weeding the garden I hear a noise and look up to find them all gathered and talking amongst themselves. They were probably trying to figure out why I was throwing perfectly good food in a pile. On the other hand, the broiler chickens are a lot easier to process. Just because I don't have an emotional attachment.