monster size delaware?

[HBuehler]

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A small metal garbage can works just fine on a fire to scald them...just take some silicone and seal the side seam and let it cure..we do them all the time that way..they are not tough if you process them early enough and a good meat bird doesn't take long.We do a cross that isn't a hatchery type that will mature more slowly lay eggs and tastes mighty fine around 4 months old.We like our chicken on the rotisserie or out on the BBQ I'm not fooling with one that has to go in a pressure cooker..we just give them away for someone else to eat. Those Cornishx's won't be tough to eat at all they are too young when you process them.

 

[Auscal]

Thanks so much for all the replies, and the support

I did look at the butchering links, and, while those who do it have my utmost respect for taking control of their food source (and especially kudos to the ladies), it's not for me.

However, there is still a good outcome. I called the feedstore (local, not TSC), they had not ordered any CornishX - so, the mix-up was not at the feedstore. (Also, all three birds had the same blue hatchery mark on their head) He definietly agreed the hatchery could make a mistake. He has week old Delawares in his store now - he is holding two for me, and would like me to bring the other two back so he can see them, and swap them over. So, I will have birds only a week apart - which is good for me in my brooder.

This site and it's members are such a great resource.

 

[wingsofglory]

HBuehler: What cross is that is working for you? I have been researching Chanteclers, Buckeyes, and different crosses. Looking for something I can raise my own chicks. Lots of reasons for thinking this is a good idea.

In Alaska, getting chicks is dependent on the mail service. Also, by the time spring comes here and snow is gone (May) many hatcheries are sold out of all but the most popular production breeds. Our local hatchery/middleman went out of business last month. The hatchery Orps were mostly belly, not meat. The Light Brahma hatchery batch had only one big bird out of 12 and took awhile to grow.

I'm looking for info on which couple breeds to settle on before buying a bunch and selecting the better ones to breed. Like everyone is else I suppose. I've been allover the meatbirds section. Lots of good info there but am wondering which cross you found that is tender enough to BBQ?

That is a great tip about the small metal trashcan.

Thankyou.