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hi all. I am going to be geting some chickens soon, just finished making the coupe. I was wondering if anyone knows what breed will be best to act as a table bird? and if anyone knows of were i can get some from round cheshire. Thanks, Mo
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table birds need some advice
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Posted 23 May 2009 - 11:40 AM
The comercial breeds put on weight very fast, and as a result taste like watered down chicken.... if you want something special, but slower growing then either go for a pure breed like the large wyandotte, old type sussex, ixworth or game breed, or try crosses with the indian game, any general utility breed will do to cross, but if you want size go for a big breed like the orpington, jersey giant, or transylvanian naked neck.
Hope this helps ;)
Edited to add, that there are often poultry sales at livestock marts, and often some for sale in local add mags, you could also go down the route of buying a small auto incubator and purchase some hatching eggs from breeders, or even from e-bay.
Hope this helps ;)
Edited to add, that there are often poultry sales at livestock marts, and often some for sale in local add mags, you could also go down the route of buying a small auto incubator and purchase some hatching eggs from breeders, or even from e-bay.
This post has been edited by MickyB: 23 May 2009 - 11:43 AM
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Posted 23 May 2009 - 01:14 PM
We've got Ixworths, which are a post-war utility strain i.e good for eggs and meat. Only got those 'cos a guy round here breeds them. Before that had all sorts, but reckon that out of the commercial types Sasso are the best. Cyril Bason web site is good, and I think they will deliver to Cheshire.
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Posted 23 May 2009 - 06:09 PM
i`ve reared your basic cobb type birds and on free range they are preety good
i also breed light sussex chickens which are supposed to be a egg and table bird but they dont fattern that well i would say the best traditiional breed for the table is a dorking or a cross from one ;)
i also breed light sussex chickens which are supposed to be a egg and table bird but they dont fattern that well i would say the best traditiional breed for the table is a dorking or a cross from one ;)
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Posted 04 June 2009 - 06:09 PM
I keep Ixworths, Light Sussex, Rhode Islands, Welsummers, and a few other bits and bobs, I've tried all of the commercial breeds, and they are very good for what they are, but I must confess to being a fan of traditional breeds.
In my opinion a traditional bird, fattened slowly over time, given good wholesome grub, cannot be beaten.
In my opinion a traditional bird, fattened slowly over time, given good wholesome grub, cannot be beaten.
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