Pheasant Tip: Fryer vs. Roaster

OldBaldGuy · 11-10-2008, 01:46 PM

If you're ever in doubt about whether a rooster pheasant is young enough (meaning tender enough) to fry rather than roast, hold him up by the lower beak. In an older bird, the beak will have "calcified" (hardened) enough to suspend the weight of the bird without bending. A young bird's beak will bend under the bird's weight.

Wish I could remember who taught me about "lipping pheasants" years ago, but I've found it to be a much more reliable indicator than spurs.

FatMatt · 11-10-2008, 06:14 PM

a prairie chicken works the same the young ones are always the best

11-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-10-2008, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
FatMatt FatMatt has no status. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atkinson, NE Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	a prairie chicken works the same the young ones are always the best