grannys gone and done it

[Kiki]

Here is a mother question.

What the heck is the difference between broiler meat and fowl meat.



Dark Brahmas, which lay brown eggs, are a very beautiful silver penciled plumage patterned bird that has a stately stature. This variety, which is beautiful, and unique, is rare and hatched by only a few hatcheries. They have massive bodies, pea combs and fully feathered shanks and toes. They are very hardy and have a quiet temperament, that makes them an excellent choice for pets. Although the adults are very large, Brahmas grow at a relatively slow rate and are not a good choice for producing broiler meat. Mature hens can be used for fowl meat when their use for laying is over.
Standard weights at maturity are males-12 lbs. and hens-9 1/2 lbs.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

probably a grinder on the sorting tables

I have never ordered from a hatchery.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Im actually thinking about some bantams. I never thought i would say this but those are growing on me too.
BUT Can I keep the big girls and the little (bantams) together?

It depends on the temperament of the birds. Some of the production birds can be a little aggressive. My white Legorn was bat--- crazy! She was a steady layer for 2 years and then quit. What other breeds are on your list? Majority of the white egg layers are Mediterranean breeds. Can be a little flighty compared to dual purpose breeds.


Tinted usually means cream, very pale colored. It looks white until you put it next to a true white. I don't think you should get a white layer unless you like the bird itself. Although I do miss my exotic white eggs. Made the others look very colorful.

Do you know what a Sicilian Buttercup is? Red bird with a really unusual comb. Minorcas are black and quite pretty too. There are quite a few nice ones on the white egg list. I agree with granny about the exchequor leghorns. If something is that hard to spell, it's got to be good!

 

[Tippylou]

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[Kiki]

brb

 

[Granny Hatchet]

It depends on the temperament of the birds. Some of the production birds can be a little aggressive. My white Legorn was bat--- crazy! She was a steady layer for 2 years and then quit. What other breeds are on your list? Majority of the white egg layers are Mediterranean breeds. Can be a little flighty compared to dual purpose breeds.


Tinted usually means cream, very pale colored. It looks white until you put it next to a true white. I don't think you should get a white layer unless you like the bird itself. Although I do miss my exotic white eggs. Made the others look very colorful.

Do you know what a Sicilian Buttercup is? Red bird with a really unusual comb. Minorcas are black and quite pretty too. There are quite a few nice ones on the white egg list. I agree with granny about the exchequor leghorns. If something is that hard to spell, it's got to be good!

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[twisted-acres-farm]

Here is a mother question.

What the heck is the difference between broiler meat and fowl meat.



Dark Brahmas, which lay brown eggs, are a very beautiful silver penciled plumage patterned bird that has a stately stature. This variety, which is beautiful, and unique, is rare and hatched by only a few hatcheries. They have massive bodies, pea combs and fully feathered shanks and toes. They are very hardy and have a quiet temperament, that makes them an excellent choice for pets. Although the adults are very large, Brahmas grow at a relatively slow rate and are not a good choice for producing broiler meat. Mature hens can be used for fowl meat when their use for laying is over.
Standard weights at maturity are males-12 lbs. and hens-9 1/2 lbs.

I have the light brahma's WONDERFUL birds if you do NOT demand a real high egg out put. Very calm and majestic. Love to play in water puddles, very trainable.

Broiler is mainly the fast growing no flavor chicken you get in the stores.

fowl is old chickens what we used to call stewing hens great for soups, chicken and dumplings, chicken pot pie. FABULOUS for chicken stock. LOTS and LOTS of flavor.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Here comes the blonde question:

Im going to guess that the bantam kind of chickens lay smaller eggs.

Do they not lay as often as the standard breeds?

Yes smaller eggs. Probably not as much as production large fowl, but not sure. They tend to be more broody, so less eggs then. I would be careful getting one crested bird with a bunch of others. Makes them a target.

Here is a mother question.

What the heck is the difference between broiler meat and fowl meat.



Dark Brahmas, which lay brown eggs, are a very beautiful silver penciled plumage patterned bird that has a stately stature. This variety, which is beautiful, and unique, is rare and hatched by only a few hatcheries. They have massive bodies, pea combs and fully feathered shanks and toes. They are very hardy and have a quiet temperament, that makes them an excellent choice for pets. Although the adults are very large, Brahmas grow at a relatively slow rate and are not a good choice for producing broiler meat. Mature hens can be used for fowl meat when their use for laying is over.
Standard weights at maturity are males-12 lbs. and hens-9 1/2 lbs.

That's interesting. Broiler meat is from a young bird, therefore tender enough to cook under a broiler. Never heard of fowl meat, but assuming it means from an older bird, tougher, and needs to be cooked by stewing in liquid.

Brahmas are beautiful, but better suited for cold weather. Anything with lots of feathers on the feet get hot in summer! My little Cochin starts panting when the Seramas are cool as cucumbers.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Exchequer Leghorn eggs - Backyard Chickens

www.backyardchickens.com/.../exchequer-leghorn-e...
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Apr 3, 2014 - 10 posts - ‎5 authors

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[twisted-acres-farm]

is it wrong to be excited to try for eating purposes a new breed of chicken ?? because I can't wait to try a Delaware