The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  I may gaet shouted at but.... Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message Bendix01 Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 214 Location: Northern Soul, Southern Heart - Surrey Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:33 am    Post subject: I may gaet shouted at but.... what breed would be good for the pot? Obviously not the Banties but what large breed is good fer the fattenin'! Am thinking of the Christmas table. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:52 am    Post subject: A Turkey ???? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11631 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:59 am    Post subject: Some might be a little alarmed, but some on here will eat birds. I have 3 Shetland cockerels, 2 of whom will be eaten soon. I've never done it before, but I cannot keep all 3 and nobody really wants cockerels. I have no idea what breeds are best for eating, the Shetlands don't look very meaty. I'm sure someone will tell you soon. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:14 am    Post subject: I hear Light Sussex is a good bird for eggs & meat, but haven't tried it myself. There are others who will have more knowledge of this, I'm sure. Why not bantams? We eat ours - just have 2 instead of 1. Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:18 am    Post subject: The poultry club has a bit of a list http://www.poultryclub.org/Sfheavy.htm Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:19 am    Post subject: Ross cobs make excellent table birds . they grow very quickly they taste great to . sorry every body Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:19 am    Post subject: chicken_palace wrote: Why not bantams? Eat my Bantams !!! Actually New Hampshire Reds are classed as a dual-purpose breed Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:20 am    Post subject: DOnt you think th Poultry Club Website had a major overhaul !!! Its just so......rubbish !! Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8856 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:35 am    Post subject: maran and maran x's are good as well Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:26 pm    Post subject: hi a maran coq for preferance or a maran hen .............. ...............trouble if you get a laying hen with those eggs can you eat her? so go for a coq or light sussex or dorking all taste super..............mojo Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:29 pm    Post subject: We raise Cornish Cross specifically for the purpose of going into the freezer. Not sure if you have them over there or not. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:57 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:18 pm    Post subject: Deb wrote: ....... Cornish cross ....... Not sure if you have them over there or not. Only if we upset those from the South West corner of England, if you Kernow what I mean. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:30 pm    Post subject: Very subtle George! (I wonder who will know what you're on about! ) Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:33 pm    Post subject: LOL. I've seen a marked increase in the use of the Kernow flag and even language on other forums and websites recently. Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5152 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:54 pm    Post subject: Quite right too! Born in Redruth myself! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group