As one of the popular chicken breeders, the meat quality of the hen is mild and nourishing. However, many people are confused about the best time to keep hens. In my experience, hens that are raised for about 120 days are able to reach the laying period. At this stage, hens lay eggs more frequently, and the eggs are more juicy, with a better texture and a more delicious taste. Comparatively speaking, the weight of the hen that lays the eggs decreases, the texture of the meat is weakened, and many people can only feel the bones, but lose the feeling of the delicious meat of the hen.
During egg laying, hens have higher levels of hormones in their bodies, which has a positive effect on the taste and texture of the meat. The meat of the hen is more tender and smooth, making it suitable for cooking a variety of home-cooked dishes or restaurant specialties. The plumpness and toughness of hen meat can meet people's demand for meat food, further enhancing appetite and taste satisfaction.
The fan, which is more common in the southern region, belongs to the breed of small roosters that have been raised for more than 210 days after artificial castration. The Qingyuan hemp fan chicken I raised is one of them. The taste of the fan chicken mainly depends on the feeding time and the choice of feed.
The longer the rearing time, the better the toughness and taste of the fan chicken's meat. This is because the castrated fan loses gonadal function and thus exhibits more superior meat quality. With the increase of rearing time, the meat quality of the fan chicken increases after a long period of exercise, and the muscle fibers and connective tissue increase, making the meat firmer and more flavorful.
The feed intake during the feeding process will also directly affect the meat quality and taste of the fan chicken. Choosing high-quality feed can improve the nutritional value and taste performance of fan chicken meat, making it more tender and delicious.
Therefore, when raising fan chickens, we need to pay attention to the extension of the feeding time and the selection of high-quality feed to obtain better tasting fan chicken.
Roosters are relatively less farmed in southern regions and less commonly found on the dinner table. However, the Qingyuan hemp roosters I raise generally mature after about 120 days of breeding, and the meat quality at this time is more chewy and tough.
Roosters are muscular due to their high activity, and their meat is endowed with toughness and strength. The longer the breeding time will further strengthen the muscle fibers and connective tissue of the rooster, making the meat more plump and tasty.
Of course, the way you cook it is also very important. The rooster is cooked with ingredients such as water melon, white radish, red peach k, and ground gull, and the best taste is obtained.
When breeding roosters, we should pay attention to choosing the right breeding time to get a better taste and meat quality. At the same time, the combination of rooster and ingredients is also very important, different ingredients and cooking methods can bring different textures and flavors.
Whether it's a hen, a fan or a rooster, the quality of breeding ultimately depends on the environment in which it is raised, the quality of the feed and the time it is raised.
First of all, the feeding environment should provide sufficient space and suitable temperature, so that the native chickens have enough free space to move, and increase the exercise and growth of muscles. A clean environment and proper ventilation are also very important for the healthy growth of native chickens.
Secondly, the quality and formula of feed should be scientifically and reasonably matched according to the nutritional needs of native chickens to ensure that they get enough nutrition. Choosing high-quality feed can provide rich nutrients to promote the growth of chickens and the development of muscles.
Finally, the time of rearing is an important indicator to measure the quality of native chickens. The extension of breeding time will make the physiological and growth indicators of native chickens be better developed, improve the quality and taste of meat, and show richer flavor characteristics and better eating value.
Through years of breeding experience, I have found that the quality of local chickens is inseparable from the breeding conditions and time. Hens taste best during egg laying, while fan and roosters need longer to be reared to achieve optimal taste. The feeding environment and the quality of feed are also important factors affecting the taste of local chickens.
Therefore, when choosing native chicken breeds and feeding methods, we should pay attention to the optimization of feeding time, feed selection and breeding environment. Only by considering these factors can we obtain the best taste and quality of local chicken.
In addition to the feeding conditions, the combination of cooking methods and seasonings can also affect the taste of local chicken. Different cooking methods and seasonings can bring out the flavor characteristics and texture of local chicken, making it more delicious and delicious.
In general, the best tasting local chicken needs to consider the feeding conditions, feed selection, breeding time, cooking method and seasoning combination. Only by optimizing these aspects can we enjoy the best texture and flavor of local chicken.