Cornish Hen

Cornish Game Hens, also referred to as Indian Game, are a special breed of chicken from Cornwall, England. Mostly popular in Europe, the French call them poussin. Here in America, in addition to Cornish hens, people call them Rock Hens. Though the bird is called a "hen", it can be either male or female. A cornish hen typically commands a higher price per pound than typically sold chickens, despite a shorter growing span of 28-30 days, as opposed to 42 or more for regular chicken.