when to butcher a chicken

[SFBayAreaChick]

so I have a 6 month old chicken and I was wondering if it's a good age to butcher....

 

[aoxa]

The best age is before they hit sexual maturity. I find anything over 14 weeks tough to my tastes unless slow cooked. I haven't eaten a rooster over a year old yet.. They are alway processed before they hit 8 months. I'd say it's better now than later.