The one time (so far) that we raised Cornish game hens (from Mt Healthy, these were not CornishX), we kept them separate from the regular chicks. We had them butchered at about six weeks while they were still in the outside brooder, so there was no thought of them free-ranging, but I would never...
We separate them the night before so their crops are empty in the morning. I can't speak for the remainder of their digestive system. Oh wait, yes I can. I put them in a dog crate and haul them to the butcher in the morning, and I have to roll the windows down on the way, if you catch my...
We have eaten EE, Black Australorp and (I think) Dom cockerels as well as Cornish game hens. The first three are, of course, not nearly as meaty as the latter, but mostly we make soups or dumplings out of them, so huge quantities of meat are not required. They have all been tender and tasty...