First timer. Sending Apollo to freezer camp…

[SmiYa0126]

I can attest to the second part! I've made the most delicious, thick broth with the feet in there. It's really good for you too.

Chicken soup! Chicken fritters! Yes, you're going to have the most amazing stock

 

[Birdinhand]

lol and half of my meat comes from roosters

All the more power to ya, if you’ve found a breed and a way to cook that satisfies, that’s awesome. Every other breed other than CX that I’ve tried eating has been a pretty disappointing experience, in general… guess I’m spoiled or haven’t found the right breed. But I tell you what, I sure do like crab, so the crab pot isn’t so bad an option for me.

 

[Morrigan]

It's all a matter of personal taste and, to some extent an acquired taste. When I first starting butchering hertiage cockerels I was initially surprised by the slightly different taste and texture. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. Now, I really like it and prefer it over CX -- even pasture raised CX.

This week, we butchered a 13 week old Maran cockerel. He was a little over 3 lbs and we made fried chicken. Delicious and the 2 of use got 3 meals out of it. It was well worth the 20 minutes it took to butcher and pluck.