Not sure what this is- Black/ white**PIC ADDED**

[Laskaland]

So, I ordered the Heavies special at Murray McMurray.
It was born on the 16th of September
I want to know:
1) what breed is it (cockrel)
2) How old is it usual to butcher this kind of chicken.

Sorry for forgetting it (DOH!)

Thanks
Christina

 

[Mahonri]

Sorry, I need a pic!

 

[shmooborp]

or a link

 

[my first peepers]

Looks like a slw to me but it's hard to tell what kind of comb that is.

 

[Laskaland]

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SLW? I'm sorry I don;t know a lot of the acronyms yet

Thanks
Christina

 

[my first peepers]

Silver Laced Wyandotte. Do you know what kind of comb it has?

 

[Laskaland]

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Thank you! He is young, like 8 weeks, but it looks to be single and nothing too fancy, lol

When do these guys get old enough to butcher as a fryer or broiler?

Thanks!
Christina

 

[austinhart123]

slw

 

[HorseFeathers]

yup, SLW...

 

[77horses]

aww he's handsome!

I don't normally hear people buying this breed to kill, but barred rocks are more for that. I would never kill him, but that's just my proud, normal and humane opinion.
SLW