If they are causing trouble, it's worth getting them gone.What is the earliest you’ve processed roosters and it was still worth the meat?
No matter how much meat is on them.
Yep, usually around 14-16 weeks.@aart butcher's cockerels.
The younger the more tender. I put them on the grill then use the bones for stock.
Or pressure cook too, about 45 mins then remove meat, everything else another 2-3 hours for strong stock.
Waiting longer might get you a bit more meat,
but it'll never be like a CX or a grocery bird.