Organic/Heritage

[JacksFlock]

What breed would you suggest as a non hybrid or modified meatie?

We want to try meat birds for the first time, but have some reservation about getting hybrid or Cross type birds.


Thanks!

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Delaware's were the broiler industry before the hybrids came along. They are meaty. Lots of heritage birds good for meat. Del's are mostly white so look nice when cleaned.

 

[punky rooster]

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I agree.

 

[tgrlily]

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I'm going to buy a few extra Delaware cockerels from a friend to try. He has good lines & true heritage birds. We are also going to eat our excess Dorking boys.

I'm planning a taste test BBQ this summer using grocery store chicken, Cornish X, Dels & Dorkings. Should be interesting & fun! We'll have 2 of each & 2 cooking methods.... low & slow on the grill & brining then cooking in the turkey fryer. Going to test out both methods with the heritage breeds first, since they'll be older birds.

 

[BarredBuff]

I have CXs in the brooder. Im gonna do Aussie roos next.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Delaware or White Rock, hands down.