Category: Meat

They are an excellent source of complete protein (protein with all essential amino acids) Yolk has vital fat soluble vitamins A, E D, K. Since eggs are filling and full of nutrition that boosts metabolism, they also aid in weight loss if consumed in moderation. What is broiler egg? Eggs come from hens raised specifically […]

When it comes to size, a 3 1/2 pound chicken will feed four well and still leave you with leftovers. This size bird is usually labeled as a “roasting chicken” or “roaster.” How big should a roasting chicken be? A 5-Pound Bird Makes the Best Roast Chicken A five-pound chicken is usually categorized as a […]

In Commonwealth countries, poussin (pronounced /ˈpuːsæn/ and less commonly called coquelet) is a butcher’s term for a young chicken, less than 28 days old at slaughter and usually weighing 400–450 grams (14–16 oz) but not above 750 grams (26 oz). What are small chickens for cooking called? Fryer — The USDA defines a fryer chicken […]

Chickens today are in fact bigger and grow faster! As the demand for chicken as a protein has increased, especially chicken parts like breasts or thighs versus whole birds, farmers have worked to create larger and healthier chickens to meet that demand. Why are chickens much larger today compared to decades ago? Genetic selection and […]

Popular Dual Purpose breeds include: Barred & White Rock (200-280 brown eggs/year) Black Australorp (200-280 brown eggs/year) Buff Orpington (200-280 brown eggs/year) Buckeye (180-260 brown eggs/year) Dominique (180-260 brown eggs/year) Jersey Giant (180-260 brown eggs/year) Wyandottes (180-260 brown eggs/year) What is the best dual-purpose chicken? The Best 10 Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds for Eggs and Meat […]

Bantam chickens are small of chickens. It varies with the breed but a bantam is generally 1/4 to 1/5 the size of the standard sized birds. Bantam isn’t a specific type or breed of chicken, it’s a weight class. What makes a chicken a bantam? What is a Bantam Chicken? A bantam chicken is a […]

What is a Bantam Chicken? A bantam chicken is a miniature version of a regular chicken. They can vary from one-half to two-thirds the size of regular birds. In total, the American Bantam Association lists over 400 varieties of bantam birds. How do you tell if a chicken is a bantam? Bantam chickens are small […]

What you’ll find in most supermarkets are broilers/fryers, roasters, and Cornish game hens. A game hen is just a very young chicken weighing less than 2 pounds. A broiler or fryer is about 7 weeks old, and ranges from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds. A roaster is between 8 and 12 weeks old and […]

On average, a boneless and skinless chicken breast weighs between 6-10 ounces. A bone-in chicken breast that still has the skin on weighs a few ounces more – from 11 to 16 ounces. Chicken breast shrinks and gets lighter when cooked. This article is a complete guide to chicken breast sizes. What is the standard […]

Chickens have a squat and rounded appearance. They stand less than 70 cm (27.6 inches) tall and weigh approximately 2.6 kg (5.7 pounds) on average. Males (called cocks or roosters) and females (hens) are known for their fleshy combs, lobed wattles hanging below the bill, and high-arched tails. What is a standard chicken? A standard […]

Poultry refers to the edible flesh, with adhering bones, of any bird that is commonly used as food. Types of poultry include chickens, ducks, geese, turkey, quail, pheasant. All poultry is processed in a similar manner. Is chicken considered meat or poultry? 2. Poultry: Commonly referred to as white meat, poultry includes chicken and turkey. […]

Rent a Coop will rent you a hen and coop for four weeks at $180, and charge $140 for an additional four weeks. A full 12 weeks will cost $360. They’ll drop them off at your house in the spring and pick them up in the fall. Is it cheaper to buy eggs or raise […]

For most families, having chickens does save money. If you are spending $4-5 dollars a dozen on the free rage or cage free eggs at the store then you would save money. If you take out the cost of the coop, we break even some month now that we don’t have so many chickens. We […]

Definition of Meat For example, Webster’s Dictionary defines meat as “the flesh of an animal (especially a mammal) as food” (Merriam-Webster, 2017). The American Meat Science Association defines meat as red meat (beef, pork, and lamb), poultry, fish/seafood, and meat from other managed species (AMSA, 2017). Is chicken and fish meat? Basic definitions. Many people […]

How Many Chickens Do I Need For A 4 Member Family? For a family of 4, it is recommended to keep around 4 to 6 chickens. Some breeds of chickens like the Leghorn will produce on average 280 eggs per year. How much chicken does a family of 4 need? To provide enough eggs for […]

Your chickens; eggs can taste like dirt if you provide them with a diet that has too much Omega 3. Hens will also lay eggs with a high concentration of Omega-3, making your eggs taste like dirt. Limit the amount of the Omega-3 you give to your chickens to ensure they don’t taste like dirt. […]

If you have the space available, I would recommend raising your broilers (meat birds) and your layers (chickens that are primarily used for egg production) separately, especially if you are going to buy Jumbo Cornish Cross broilers (I plan to discuss heritage meat breeds in an upcoming post). What are the best chickens for meat […]

Whole frying chickens are an excellent choice for roasting. You can quickly and easily turn out roasted chicken with crispy skin and succulent flesh. Can a whole frying chicken be roasted? Broilers, fryers, and roasters can be used interchangeably based on how much meat you think you’ll need. They are young chickens raised for their […]

A game hen is just a very young chicken weighing less than 2 pounds. A broiler or fryer is about 7 weeks old, and ranges from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds. A roaster is between 8 and 12 weeks old and weighs 5 pounds or more. What’s the difference between roasting chicken and baking […]

THIGHS. Arguably the tastiest part of the chicken, thighs are little parcels of tender, juicy meat from the top of the bird’s leg. What is the most tender type of chicken? A chicken tenderloin is the cut of meat from the innermost muscle located near the breastbone. It’s the most tender meat on a chicken, […]