Eight Fresh Heritage Chickens, two of each breed (about 24 lbs feeds about twenty-eight) -- Heritage Foods USA Shopping Cart
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-- Eight Fresh Heritage Chickens, two of each breed (about 24 lbs feeds about twenty-eight) Overnight Shipping Included
The 150-year-old Plymouth Rock, or the king of meat production, is the ultimate broiler chicken; it is also a member of the American Poultry’s Standards of Perfection. This was the original chicken produced in the United States.
The New Hampshire is a descendent of the Rhode Island breed. Like their less blocky relative the Plymouth Rock, they are a dual-purpose chicken, known both for their eggs and delicious, very fleshy but smooth meat.
The Cornish Game, a breed from England, arrived in America in the 19th Century, and was developed solely for its meat. That meat, darker than your average chicken meat, is robust and firm, with a flavor slightly reminiscent of game.
Frank Reese chose this last breed, the Jersey Giant, to illustrate the diversity of heritage chicken breeds. The Jersey Giant is a slow growing bird (it takes 24-28 weeks to reach market weight, as compared to the Plymouth’s 16-18 weeks). A larger chicken with silky and rich meat, this is the perfect chicken for roasting. Dress it simply so you can taste its natural flavors.