Has Anyone Raised Murray McMurray's Delaware Broilers?

I got him as a rehome from city limits at 7-8 weeks old. He was so tame that first peck from pullets sent him flying to my shoulder for protection. I kinda had a feeling his upbringing would bite me in the butt.
Since then he’s flogged my legs twice.... today when I squatted down to check eggs, he came from behind and was all over my head.

I will now enjoy him with garlic salt and pepper.
Terriaki on the BBQ is a favorite here. Next best is pressure cooker fried chicken, Yum!:drool
 
Someone mentioned selecting breeders after 2 years, That is not correct, at least for birds selected for meat duties, selecting for Body Weight Gain ay 4-6 weeks it's recommended. That is how a close line of White rocks can reach Broiler Weight gains under 6 weeks, the. Line has been closest for 50+ years
 
That is very much like the teriyaki marinade I make with soy sauce, pineapple, orange and ginger. I use coarse ground pepper in it, too. Young 14 week cockerel probably only needs a few hours, put him in the marinade around lunch time, older do him overnight. Be sure that you give him enough time to rest after you process him. I have been known to process one weekend, and have the BBQ the next Saturday. We had a garage refrigerator at that time, now with less frig space I might process on Wed or Thursday for Sat or Sunday BBQ.
 

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