On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:49:11 -0500, "cybercat" >
wrote:

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>"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message

>> Capons are not the same as ordinary roasters. They are neutered
>> roosters. The flesh, from what I have read, is much finer and the
>> taste is better too.
>> You usually end up paying more for a capon.
>>
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>Do hens reach 8-9 pounds?
>
I honestly don't know

Capons can reach a good size. I think they can be bigger than ordinary
roasters. And capons will most often be labeled as capons.

Christine