Three of the chickens heading to "freezer camp".

My Sunday mornings include listening to Lynne Rossetto Kasper and The Splendid Table®.  Sunday’s episode included a discussion of “french chickens” sometimes called “Freedom Rangers” or “Colored Range” chickens – the chicken breed I grew this year.

After seeing how well they grew, and knowing their history, I enjoyed hearing Kasper’s voice as she described her thoughts and ideas with the caller from Alaska who also raised these excellent chickens.

While I did not weigh each chicken, the dressed weight was in the 5 pound range and larger.  A great source for this birds is JM Hatchery.  The breed of chicken is part of what makes the French Label Rouge criteria for raising poultry in manner that is respectful of animal welfare and the environment.