Looking to find the best bird for you? Here’s a guide ranking our game birds by size and intensity of flavor (with chicken on the mild side, while duck and goose are on the stronger side of the scale), as well as listing all the available cuts for each variety.
| Species/Cut | Size | Available Cuts | Flavor | |
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Cornish Game Hen | Small (20oz whole) |
Whole Semi-Boneless |
Milder |
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Duck | Medium | Stronger | |
| Magret/Moulard | Larger than other ducks | Breasts Legs |
Stronger Duck | |
| Muskovy | Whole Confit |
Leaner Duck | ||
| Pekin/Long Island Duck | Breasts | Classic Duck | ||
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Goose | Large (10-12lbs whole) |
Whole Breasts |
Stronger (duck-esque) |
 |
Guinea Fowl | Medium (2½ -3lbs whole) |
Whole Airline Breasts |
Medium (between chicken & duck) |
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Pheasant | Medium (2½-3lbs whole) |
Whole Airline Breasts Sausage Whole Smoked |
Milder |
 |
Poulet Rouge Chicken | Medium (2½lbs whole) |
Whole Airline Breasts |
Milder (more flavorful than conventional chicken) |
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Poussin | Small (15-18oz whole) |
Whole Semi-Boneless |
Milder |
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Quail | Very Small (4.7-7.4oz whole) |
Whole Semi-Boneless Airline Breasts Eggs |
Milder (sweet & nutty) |
| Silkie Chickens | Medium (1-2.24lbs whole) |
Whole (Head & Feet On) |
Stronger | |
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Squab | Small (13-14oz whole) |
Whole Semi-Boneless |
Stronger |
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Read More:
Duck Variety Guide
Poultry Recipes & Techniques