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What to buy?

Discussion in 'Meat Birds ETC' started by cristy17, Feb 2, 2009.

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  1. Feb 2, 2009 #1
    cristy17

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    I'm thinking of ordering several chicks to raise just for the meat. It doesn't matter what they look like or how fast they develop. What would be a good breed to buy for "dinner chickens"?
     
  2. Feb 2, 2009 #2
    Brunty_Farms

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    The cornish x or the freedom rangers would both make great dinner chickens.

    The cornish are ready in 6-8 weeks and the freedom rangers are ready in 10-12 weeks.

    The cornish are known for their fast growth rate and tenderness. The Freedom Rangers are known for their ability to forage better with a little bit of a "stronger" chicken flavor.

    Both taste fantastic in my opinion. It really depends on how you cook them.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2009 #3
    jaku

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    Cornish X's are closest to what you'd be used to in regular store bought chicken.
     

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