Six Free Chickens, All Hens

Posted by Lynda Person on August 19, 2010 at 2:24pm
I have an assortment of hens that dont lay very much any more.  If anyone can use them in any way please call me at 602-565-4848.  What do we do with old hens?  Do most people eat them, or just keep them, or ?

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    • Lynda Person > Vickiinaz August 19, 2010 at 7:50pm
      I thought so, but personally I have no interest in slaughtering and cleaning them and they really lost a lot of charm when they quit laying.... If you know anyone who would like to eat them please let them know!
    • Janet > Lynda Person August 22, 2010 at 7:34am
      Just FYI, spent hens have tough meat, but the meat is good for stewing.
    • Lynda Person > Janet August 22, 2010 at 7:25pm
      Thanks, if you would like them I will bring them to you?
  • Suze Scott August 22, 2010 at 8:03pm
    How old are they? Sometimes it is possible to jump start them into laying again by a change in diet. I have a 8 year old silkei who still lays regularly, as well as a 6 or 7 year old bantam true araucana who still lays occasionally. And neither of these breeds is known for their laying abilities.
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