Processed 12 fryers yesterday. They were a little too young (12 weeks), the breast meat was not as large as I would have wanted. I had 2 older birds (16 weeks), same breed, much better breast meat. These were Red Ranger and Rainbow Dixie. I really think overall I like these breeds much better then the Cornish Cross. I know some of you disagree, and I respect that, I just like the slightly slower growing bird.
I think I will definitely get both breeds again, and I have a hen from each breed. The Rainbow Dixie are beautiful birds and the Red Ranger seemed to be very hardy.
I still have half a dozen Jersey Giants growing and a few odd Cockerels in my layer pen. I am going to give some new recipes a try.
Looking forward to hatching out some birds next year.