Can You Still Buy Capons

Surgical caponisation is still legal but not practiced as the skills have been lost. Capons can be bought but be wary as sometimes just big chickens are called capons.

Can you still buy capon chicken?

Unfortunately, in the United States today, it may be rare to see capon on a dinner menu or in the grocery store. This poultry was once considered a luxury, and during the early part of the twentieth century, the capon was the chosen bird for Christmas feasts, especially for the wealthy.

What is the difference between a chicken and a capon?

A capon is a male chicken that is gelded, or castrated, at a young age, and then fed a rich diet of milk or porridge. Larger than a chicken, a bit smaller than a turkey, but more flavorful than either, capons are full breasted with tender, juicy, flavorful meat that is well suited to roasting.