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Default What do they do with all the male chickens?

On Mon, 11 May 2009 09:48:54 -0400, mom peagram wrote:

> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Jimw" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Every chicken I have ever eaten has chicken breasts. Therefore they
>>> are all female chickens. What do they do with all the male ones, or
>>> are they not edible?

>>
>> Really?
>>
>> Originally the dish is Coq au vin.
>>
>> You've heard the expression "He's a tough old bird" Where do you think it
>> came from?
>>
>> Coq Au Vin was a way of stewing a rooster in red wine until it was tender.
>>
>> today IMHO they're dog food, cat food and McNugets.
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>

> Also don't they neuter male chicks and then they are called Capon?


don't mess with male chicks. it's nothing but heartbreak.

your pal,
blake