When to Cook an Old Hen
By
CHOW Video Team, published on
Monday, February 8, 2010
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When to Cook an Old Hen
Esperanza Pallana, who writes the urban farming blog
Pluck and Feather, says that a chicken makes the transition to old hen after about three years. Old hens don’t make for good fryers, but they are perfect for stewing and soups.
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