m.hubbard 1 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 hey all i was just wondering what is the best chickens to keep for the table i know theres a long list so heres a few things id like from the bird . good flavor not to fast at growing and a good hardy bird. time isnt an issue as it will just be for the odd sunday dinner and soups and meals for a family of three. so thay dont have to be the biggest of birds. any help would be great .m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay 264 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 hey all i was just wondering what is the best chickens to keep for the table i know theres a long list so heres a few things id like from the bird . good flavor not to fast at growing and a good hardy bird. time isnt an issue as it will just be for the odd sunday dinner and soups and meals for a family of three. so thay dont have to be the biggest of birds. any help would be great .m my mate had some french sasso's he said they were nice but if you wasnt in a rush to eat them i suppose you could have a couple of rhode island reds or light sussex you will also get some eggs from these aswell, i'm no expert though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m.hubbard 1 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 cool cheers for that the book iv got says there good egg layers .so i may get the best of both worlds.m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
8shot 192 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 black rocks are good layers and when they go off lay there good eaters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m.hubbard 1 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 cool thanks for that iv got one black rock .as iv only just got them and i dont know the age of them i'll whait till thay start laying before i start to cull. iv orderd sum light sussex and some ixworth so hopefully have a good mix and my be do sum crosses.m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anschutz.17hmr 0 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 cool thanks for that iv got one black rock .as iv only just got them and i dont know the age of them i'll whait till thay start laying before i start to cull. iv orderd sum light sussex and some ixworth so hopefully have a good mix and my be do sum crosses.m i,ve got some indian game and there really good eaters crossed with anything! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m.hubbard 1 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 nice iv bin looking at sum fertile eggs for me to hatch of the game veriaty or sum dorking . but at the mo iv got light sussex and ixworth eggs incubating so if all goes well i can have a mix and make my own version . but thanks for the input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MIST NET Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ixworth x Indian game and pure Indian game...eggs available soon . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
landytom 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ixworth x Indian game and pure Indian game...eggs available soon . let me know when yove got eggs off indian game interested ikeep americans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MIST NET Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Will do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m.hubbard 1 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 hay up mist net i pmed you back about these eggs not sure if you got it but im intrested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MIST NET Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 sorry mate .pm sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m.hubbard 1 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 no probs fella it's bin christmas and new yr so i wasnt trying to push or bug you just jogging the memory., i know what it's like when you get old you start to lose it .lol much thanks .m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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