We need to get better meat breeds. Black sex and cornish cross are NOT what we are looking for. Black sex grows to slowly, and cornish to quickly, plus they look unhealthy. What about Buff orpingtons? Are they good?
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What about Buff orpingtons? Are they good?
They are if you don't mind waiting 20-24 weeks for them to grow out. Nice big leg quarters but little breast meat. I had a large batch of them. I processed some at 18 weeks, some at 20 weeks, and the last of them at 24 weeks. I was most satified with the dressed bird at 24 weeks. Maybe not all strains are the same, but that has been my expirience. And BTW, I am still hatching and raising them. They are great egg layers. BO's are the best true DP breed that I raise.
I really liked the flavor, but the size is why I waited. At 18 and 20 weeks, I didn't get the size bird I wanted. If I am going to take the time and effort to process a chicken, I want to get some meat when I'm done.We would wait that long
so you preferred the ones processed at 24 weeks? was it the flavor or texture?
I really liked the flavor, but the size is why I waited. At 18 and 20 weeks, I didn't get the size bird I wanted. If I am going to take the time and effort to process a chicken, I want to get some meat when I'm done.
I really liked the flavor, but the size is why I waited. At 18 and 20 weeks, I didn't get the size bird I wanted. If I am going to take the time and effort to process a chicken, I want to get some meat when I'm done.