On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:07:23 -0500, biig > wrote:

> I've ordered two roasting chickens from a lady at our church, who
>raises chickens for eggs and when they stop laying, they are "made
>ready" for cooking. I hope that the quality will be better than what I
>get at the grocery store....Sharon
>
Retired egg-layers are usually called "stewing chickens," not
roasters. I think for good reason.

But you are on the right track. Find a local farmer that raises
chickens for eating, letting them graze a little.





Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


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