These New York State fresh heirloom chickens are head and feet on; allowing the chef to tailor a distinctive presentation for ethnic and holiday festivities. The eating quality of these birds is excellent -- they have a dense, meaty texture and succulent flavour. They take twice as long to reach maturity over commercial birds and are fed a special diet of corn, canola seeds, and soybeans. The possibilities for dramatic presentation are endless. The eating quality of these birds is excellent -- they have a dense, meaty texture and succulent flavour.