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Once the bird is sexually active and developing muscle is probably too late. Muscles add toughness to the flesh and the older the rooster the tougher the meat. Most cockerels are used for meat at about 6 to 8 months old.
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What is the name for a baby rooster?
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How old is the oldest flatcoated retriever?
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How old is the oldest aligater?
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How old is the oldest living pig?
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what is a old army soldier that has retired? becuase i want to know the oldest army soldier?
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you look at his spurs to see how old he is
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my rooster. if u know what i mean.
