Tag: Chicken

Straight run: Newly hatched chicks that have not been sexed; also called “unsexed” or “as hatched.” What does it mean by straight run chickens? What does straight run mean? Straight run is a random distribution of chicks. They have not been sexed to determine the gender. They are sold ‘as hatched’. So if you purchase […]

A roaster is usually 5 to 6 months of age. 3. Capon. A capon is a surgically desexed male chicken usually under 8months of age. What chicken is usually under 10 months of age? Stag(g) “Stag” means a male chicken (usually under 10 months of age) with coarse skin, somewhat toughened and darkened flesh, and […]

Old French “dresser” (verb) means to prepare. So to dress something is to prepare it. This is more commonly used in North America to refer to “field dressing” (or “to field dress”) in hunting, basically the field eviceration of the animal before taking it back to process at home. What does a dressed chicken mean? […]

Broiler or fryer – A young meat-type chicken, usually 9 to 12 weeks of age, of either sex, that can be cooked tender by broiling or frying, usually weighing between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 pounds. What is a 10 week old chicken called? Terms for Types of Chickens Broiler: A cockerel of 2 or […]

Capon. Is a surgically desexed male chicken usually under 8 months. Stag. What do you call a male chicken that has been Desized surgically under 8 months old *? Capon. A male chicken tt has been desized surgically, under 8 months old, has tender meat, and soft pliable smooth skin. What is an 8 month […]

A hen separated from the flock will make an alarm call. The sound is similar to the ‘cackling’ that announces a new egg. It is thought to be an SOS call to the cockerel to come and save his lost hen. There will be a strong element of danger if there are predators around, so […]

We all know that roosters crow – but did you know that chickens actually have a far more sophisticated communication system than traditionally thought? They have their own language with around 30 different calls that have their own specific meanings, and these calls start when the chick is still inside the egg. How do you […]

Is Stock or Broth Healthier? Stock, whether homemade or store-bought, is considered healthier because it’s inherently higher in protein and usually contains less sodium per serving than broth. Should I use chicken stock or broth for soup? The two are very often used interchangeably, and it’s fine if you substitute broth for stock in most […]

Because of the rich flavor of broth that comes from meat, vegetables and herbs, you can drink broth plain. People often do this to remedy a cold or the flu. Can you drink chicken stock by itself? Even when you’re feeling well, chicken broth is a great choice for a healthful, low-calorie meal. Chicken broth […]

Those who survive are carelessly grabbed by their legs, wings, and necks and violently slammed into transport crates. Many of the birds have their wings or heads closed in the cage doors, causing severe pain and injury. The birds are then shipped through all weather extremes to be slaughtered. Is Chick-fil-A chicken real chicken? As […]

“Chickenhead” is an American English slang term that is typically used in a derogatory manner toward women. The term mocks the motion of the head while performing oral sex on a man, but contains social characteristics and cultural relevance as well, and is frequently heard in popular hip hop music. What does it mean to […]

Originally Answered: How did chicken keep its head in a fixed location? Birds bob their heads to keep a clear, focused line of vision to enable them to better spot predator or prey. This actually makes them effective steadicams for shooting handheld video! How does a chicken keep its head still? Chickens definitely don’t keep […]

Hens often cackle when they lay an egg and this is known as the egg song. Not all of them make this peculiar noise after laying an egg, and some breeds cackle more than others. It is a “buck-buck-buck-badaaack” sound, repeated often for up to 15 minutes. Why does a chicken cackle after laying an […]

21 days. The state of being broody is controlled by instinct, hormones and lighting conditions. Left to her own devices, a broody will lay a clutch of eggs, then stop egg-laying and sit on them for 21 days (more or less) until they hatch. How long should it take a chicken to lay an egg? […]

Young hens will often burst a blood vessels when they first begin to lay eggs and getting a blood smeared egg and bloody feathers is quite common in POL hens. Do female chickens have periods? Although chickens do not menstruate (and thus their eggs are not “chicken periods” as is sometimes asserted), the cycle of […]

Fryer — The USDA defines a fryer chicken as between 7 and 10 weeks old and weighing between 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 pounds when processed. A fryer chicken can be prepared in any manner. How cold can it be for a 6 week old chicken? 6-week-old chickens should be fully feathered and can tolerate […]

With great haste and in a careless and/or senseless manner. Instead of running around like a headless chicken, make a list of the things you need to finish and then work on them in that order. Is headless chicken a phrase? Of American-English origin, the phrase like a headless chicken means in a panic-stricken and […]

A broody hen is a hen that wants its eggs to hatch. She will sit on top of her eggs (and others which she’s stolen) all day long in an attempt to hatch them. Clearly, if there is no rooster involved, then the eggs won’t be fertile, and she can sit on top of the […]

A:There is no harm in giving chicken to a one year old baby. You can also give egg and chicken on the same day but be sure that egg is cooked is cooked properly. Can you eat a one year old chicken? Properly aged meat of any kind should never have an “off” flavor. My […]

Make a batch of chicken enchiladas. Stir it into a quick Thai curry. Make a creamy, cheesy dip. Stuff it into a baked potato. Mix it into chicken salad. Make a chicken sandwich. Round out a grain bowl. Cook it into fried rice. What can you do with dry chicken? Shred it and warm with […]