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Cornish Game Hen: A Delectable Delicacy
History and Origins
The Cornish game hen, also known as Rock Cornish game hen, is a unique variety of broiler chicken that holds a special place in the poultry world. It is the smallest member of the commercial chicken family, weighing between 1 and 2 pounds and maturing in under five weeks.
USDA Certification and Crossbreeding
The term "Cornish game hen" is a USDA-approved name for a specific crossbreed of broiler chicken. It is derived from the heritage Cornish and White Plymouth Rock breeds.
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