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tkleager
tkleager Posts: 539
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Got a chance to buy 7-8lb fresh, whole, cleaned chickens. They want $2.00 a lb. Think that is too much? Got freezer space so I was thinking about 5 or 6 if price is good. Have to pick up Sat.
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 816
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    I think it is a little high.  I bought two, 5 pounders tonight on sale for $.99 pound.  Granted that was a very good sale that I don't see that often.  However I always like to have a couple in the freezer. In fact there is half a chicken in my belly right now!

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • tkleager
    tkleager Posts: 539
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    These are farm raised, non commercial chickens.  Talked to a friend who has something to do with chickens at Pilgrims Pride.  He said it was a good price, especially where they are cleaned and processed.  Ordered 10.
    No Name City, just between Scottsbluff and Mitchell, NE   Crown!  More Crown!
    Egg: 1 Large with 18" BGE CI Grid, Plate Setter, Lg V-Rack
    Maverick ET-73 and Bear Paws
    Eggheads Everywhere Map
    Eggheads Everywhere Stat Sheet
    Barbecue is the answer, but while you’re waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions. – Woody Allen
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  • GA_Dawgs
    GA_Dawgs Posts: 273
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    In that case, I think its a great price.  Big birds, but a great price. 
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    Excellent deal. Enjoy!
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  • beteez
    beteez Posts: 548
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    7-8 lb birds are huge going to be tough. Roasters is what they are normally called.
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  • CarolinaCrazy
    CarolinaCrazy Posts: 585
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    That is a good deal for fresh local birds.  They may be roosters if they are that large and are farm raised 'natural' chickens. Most of the farm raised ones I buy locally are 3-5#. I asked about larger and was told only roosters get larger than 6# on non commercial farms (my 4 hens would back this up - 7# max on the 'hoof' so to speak).

    I'd try one to see how it is before you make plans for all of them. They may be better for stewing or other parts treatments (stir fry, etc).




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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    I looked around, and found there were 4 breeds where the hens would get above 7 pounds. I would assume they are stewing chickens at that size.

    Possibly capons.

    Either way, a reasonable price for non-commodity poultry.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Price is fair for a farm raised bird (non commercial). Considering commercial range from $1.40-$1.69 #.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
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    I buy 7-8 lb. capons from a local source and they work just fine spatched.
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 816
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    tkleager said:
    These are farm raised, non commercial chickens.  Talked to a friend who has something to do with chickens at Pilgrims Pride.  He said it was a good price, especially where they are cleaned and processed.  Ordered 10.

    I have never had the opportunity to get good farm raised chickens like that.  Let me know how they are.  I would assume they are much better.

    The chickens I buy at the supermarket are probably full of steroids and who knows what else...

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • tkleager
    tkleager Posts: 539
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    I'm thinking a couple of spatched, don't know what the rest will become.  Got my order in last night, and found out this morning that they over sold.  I will have to wait till the end of Oct first part of November to get my order.  Still going to honor the price, so that is good.  Just hope I have freezer space.  Fair starts this next week and we were thinking about buying a hog at the sale.  1/2 a beef will be ready mid Sept. (haven't bought a steak, roast, or burger from the store in 6 years).
    No Name City, just between Scottsbluff and Mitchell, NE   Crown!  More Crown!
    Egg: 1 Large with 18" BGE CI Grid, Plate Setter, Lg V-Rack
    Maverick ET-73 and Bear Paws
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  • beteez
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    Let us know how they turn out. Itry to not buy any bird over 4.5 lbs.
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