SIZING
Q: Chickens seem to come in all sizes from peewee “game
hens” all the way up to great big turkey-sized behemoths.
Which one should I buy?
Great question, and it depends what you want to do with it,
as well as how many people you want to feed. For instance,
broilers, fryers, and roasters all make great roasts, and they
can be roasted pretty much the same way (timing will vary,
but temperature will not). Pick the one you want depending
on whether you’re feeding just one other or a family of six.
With chickens, when we’re talking size, generally speaking,
we’re also talking age. Small, younger chickens have had