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Originally posted by rickymouse
My chance of getting a good response may be better with the title
I am thinking of getting some MEAT CHICKENS next summer and am wondering if there are any varieties that have more dark meat than others. My daughter and I both prefer the dark meat and store chickens seem to have more white meat. My wife eats white meat but there is a lot more white than dark on these chickens.
People like me who have allergies should eat dark meat because it contains more selenium which can help them with their allergies. White meat is higher in Calcium.
Does anyone know the best variety of chickens that has a more equal ratio?edit on 17-12-2012 by rickymouse because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by rickymouse
reply to post by grownshow
Thanks for the information. I'm going to stay away from those cornish crosses I think. I'll look at the site. I may have to buy from a place other than tractor supply.
Originally posted by grownshow
Heritage breeds (non gmo) are divided into 3 broad categories based on purpose. Dual purpose, egg production, and ornamental. If you want healthy chickens that can reproduce and are big enough to eat, you need to pick out a dual purpose variety.