Rock Cornish Game HensIn 1965, chicken mogul Donald John Tyson created the
Rock Cornish game hen by cross-breeding White Rock hens and Cornish hens.
His intent was to create a specialty item at a higher price to appeal to
foodies. In addition to commanding a higher price, the game hens have a
shorter growing span, 28 to 30 days as opposed to 42 or more for regular
chicken. In spite of the marketing ploy, Cornish game hens are still quite
affordable. Two-thirds of Cornish game hens sold in the United States come
from Tyson.

Patricia Hansen
2 Balconies,3rd Floor
Tacoma, Wa. USA
pmhansen at drizzle.com


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the woods would be
very silent if no birds sang
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Dear Tweeters:

1. The other day ( while traveling passed the meat freezer) in my
Supermarket, I noticed a clerk restocking the supply of Cornish Hens. I got
to thinking; Are these a domesticated form of a grouse, quail, or partrige:
Or, are they just short chickens?

2. Anyone know the origin of the Cornish Hen?

Thanks,

Bob Miller
Kent, WA
callbobm at attbi.com