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PoultryTalk's Answer: They are so beautiful in my oppinion. They are very heavy and are short legged. Said to be excellent egg layers and broody hens. I doubt the hens they sell in stores dead for eating are true cornish. Probably the Cornish x Rock (Barred Rock, White Rock, etc) Cross breed. I ordered mine from McMurray, Been meaning to get photos. Maybe tomorrow I can. Mine are the dark cornish variety.
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What does a Cornish hen look like?
it has dark brown feathers with a gold and red pattern
What is a game hen?
A Cornish game hen is a smaller broiler chicken. It is also sold as a Cornish hen or a Rock Cornish hen.
What does the Cornish of cornish game hen mean?
Cornish, as in Cornish game hen, refers to the county of Cornwall in England. The Cornish chicken is native to Cornwall.
Is it possible to be allergic to chicken but not Cornish hen?
NO. Most Cornish hen these days is just a very young chicken. It is all poultry. Demand for "rock Cornish hen" is high and restaurents are supplied with immature meat birds of either gender. If you are "alergic" to poultry, you would react to cornish hen as well.
What is the primary difference between a Cornish hen and an ordinary chicken?
The Cornish hen, or Cornish Game Hen is actually a small chicken. The primary difference between a Cornish hen and a chicken is the age at which they are processed. Cornish hens are typically butchered around 5-6 weeks, and under 2 pounds in weight. Fryer chickens are processed around 13 weeks of age.
How can a cornish game hen be cooked if it is stuffed?
One way a cornish game hen can be cooked if it is stuffed is by filling the hen with the stuffing then sprinkle it with spices like garlic or salt. The hen can then be baked in the oven at 325-400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.
What food rhymes with jen?
only one I can think of is hen.... Cornish hen
Can you refreeze a thawed out cornish hen?
yes
How do you eat a cornish game hen?
Cornish game hens are usually eaten whole. The Cornish hen is baked in a shallow pan, sometimes with vegetables. It is served on a plate and eaten with a fork. Cornish hens are usually too small to cut up before cooking.
A cornish game hen is really the young of what sort of bird?
A chicken, specifically a Cornish chicken although often crossed with other breeds. Despite the name, they are not a 'game bird' (hunted) but a domestic breed, and are not necessarily hens as both male and female chickens are served.
How do you cook frozen cornish game hen?
Long enuf
Can cornish hen be kept out in the winter?
Most tight feathered breeds like the cornish prefer to stay in during the winter. They are not as well feathered as some of the other dual purpose hens.
