Missing out

[Tonyroo]

I just wanted to say that I had my first fresh chicken from my own flock, it just happen to be one of my rooster. And wow what a difference in texture, taste, and oil amount. There so much better than the store bought organic chickens in every way. I feel like I been missing out for most of my life of what chickens are suppose to taste like.

For people that haven't tried a really fresh chicken. I highly recommend it.

 

[KingD]

Sounds good. I do have an old hen who's stopped laying but I'm not sure the meat would taste great

 

[Tonyroo]

Try it and see, post your results. My rooster was 8 months old if it makes any difference.

I found a great post to butcher chickens and the prep involved, very informative.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ating-cutting-up-your-chicken-graphic.109583/

 

[Xouie]

Sounds good. I do have an old hen who's stopped laying but I'm not sure the meat would taste great

Don’t try to fry or otherwise quick cook. A nice stewing is good. You could instant pot, then shred the meat for chicken tacos. Also a slow cooked chicken cacciatore is good for older birds. You won’t get as much meat from a layer, but it should be good.