[Wen3]

Hi we have kept chickens for some years but only for eggs, what breed would you have for the table, or indeed for eggs and the table? We are in the process of getting our new home with 10 acres, so all advice welcome but be gentle lol.

[Caroline1]

Big and chunky ones  Sussex and marens fit the bill as good table and egg producers. I know there are others and it probably comes down to personal preference.

[Kimbo]

I think someone has previously said that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says that Wyandottes are the tastiest chickens. If so please come and take my 2 youngsters then I can get rid of the big nasty bullies!

[Foobar]

Ixworth, if you can find any.  Good for table and lay as well.
(and you'd be supporting a rare breed)

[Jukes Mum]

We have Silver Grey Dorkings for meat and eggs, but as with most 'multi purpose' birds, the carcass isn't as big as a meat bird, and they don't lay as many eggs as a egg bird. Exceedingly tasty though :-)

[chrismahon]

TNN's, but they can be a real handful on account of going broody so often. Faverolles I have been told are great but don't mix with other breeds.

[Wen3]

Sorry what are TNN's? Have now found what they are, thanks

[Marches Farmer]

We have Silver Grey Dorkings for meat and eggs, but as with most 'multi purpose' birds, the carcass isn't as big as a meat bird, and they don't lay as many eggs as a egg bird. Exceedingly tasty though :-)

Can depend on the strain.  Ours are really chunky but I've seen much more slimline versions.  I suspect some may have Cotswold Legbar crossed in for greater egg laying capacity.

[Stereo]

Just started with Wyandottes this year and looking at the boys, they are plenty meaty. As with any breed though, strain is important. We have good strains of Copper Marans and Rhode Red which make a meal for 5 of us but you're probably not going to get anywhere close to a Ross / Cobb with a pure breed. Indian Game is another one. I'm thinking of starting them next spring.

[Marches Farmer]

Reputed to fight savagely with other breeds, so not for mixing, perhaps?

[Kimbo]

MF is correct. My neighbour intro'd a trio of Indian game into his flock and blood and snot was flying. Crikey, they really mean it too. Neighbour had to separate the IG before someone got killed....and it wouldn't have been them!

[Stereo]

Interesting. OK with their own kind though? Are they aggressive to humans. I'm a hefty farmer's son but can't abide aggressive cockerels. They just get ended there and then (obviously out of sight of the other birds).

[Kimbo]

Stereo!! You are a bloke!!! I thought you were a lady 

[nutterly_uts]

Sorry what are TNN's? Have now found what they are, thanks

[member=144620]Wen3[/member] Transylvanian Naked Neck, I think

[Kimbo]

Possibly the ugliest chickens in the world