Cornish Game chickens are a heritage poultry breed that was once a popular bird for show. An active chicken breed, Cornish Games are more commonly raised for their meat rather than their egg ...

From the way the Cornish game hen is named and marketed, you might be forgiven for jumping to a few conclusions. You might see the word “game” and assume this is a game bird, like a pheasant or a ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about what you needed to do for your backyard poultry in this extreme heat. This week, I am going to take it a few steps back and discuss the different types and breeds of ...

Industrial chicken farming—whether for meat or egg production—is notoriously inhumane. Chickens raised for meat live in crowded, windowless barns, induced into a state of semi-torpor, while those ...

Cornish game hens aren’t quite what they seem to be. For one, they’re not game birds at all but rather, a type of young chicken (similar to what Europeans call a poussin). And the birds don’t have to ...

Cornish game hens have been on the menu of New Orleans institution Arnaud’s since 1977. I grew up on Cornish hens. Whether simply seasoned or stuffed with citrus and garlic, they were a favorite in my ...

Frank Costanza was right after all. “Seinfeld” fans will recall the 1996 episode when the crusty Costanza, played by Jerry Stiller, pointed to the bird on his plate and asked, “What is this thing ...

Frank Costanza was right after all. “Seinfeld” fans will recall the 1996 episode when the crusty Costanza, played by Jerry Stiller, pointed to the bird on his plate and asked, “What is this thing ...