Silkies: who has eaten them?

[nhrocks]

So I got some "assorted bantams" at TSC this spring, they all had blue skin and five toes, so I got a dozen to raise some broodies. They were a dollar each. What a deal.
Turns out they are silkies crossed with some large fowl bird with a single comb and yellow skin. Whatever. Slaughtered four cockerels at three months old because they were getting annoying. Had a fun time eviscerating due to the cool colors inside. Now there are four blue birds sitting in the fridge waiting to become something yummy.
In doing some research, I found that traditionally silkies are made into Chinese soup, and the meat is tough, gamey, and dry. I have no problem making them into stock, but would like to eat them other ways too. I've eaten dual purpose cockerels at three to four months and they were specatacular. I don't see why they should be tough and gamey since they were so young. Teeny tiny testes, too, so no worries about rooster flavor.
So ... Has anyone here eaten silkies? Any good? Any recommendations?

Thanks
Amy

 

[Twistedfeather]

I haven't but I really want to. If you go to asian based grocery store such as H-mart you'll find stuff like that. They do sell silkie meat and it costs about 12 dollars for the whole chicken. So if you're really curious on how they taste than it's good to raise your own silkies or hybrid or not.

 

[nhrocks]

Hmm ... Not too many Asians around here, or I could do some business! People I sell my chicken eggs to are scared to try duck eggs, so I'm assuming black chicken won't go over too well.

They dressed out at 2.5 pounds minus giblets, feet, and tails. Not bantams lol.

 

[Twistedfeather]

Hmm ... Not too many Asians around here, or I could do some business! People I sell my chicken eggs to are scared to try duck eggs, so I'm assuming black chicken won't go over too well.

They dressed out at 2.5 pounds minus giblets, feet, and tails. Not bantams lol.

Saying 2.5 pounds is 37 oz and Silkie bantam cocks weigh 36 oz according to standard. Also 2.5 was the dressing weight; You're probably right. Close to the area I'm in there is a big population of Asian heritage people and I'm sure at least some of them like that. Duck eggs don't seem to be a big problem either.