A capon is a special type of chicken that is created to make the meat more tender and flavorful than regular chicken. It is a rooster that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity, which improves the quality of the meat. Capons are fed a rich diet of milk or porridge, which helps develop flavorful meat. The lack of testosterone makes for a more tender, flavorful meat that is a delight compared to regular chicken. Capons are less aggressive than roosters, which means less fighting among the birds. They are also less energetic than other poultry, which helps their meat stay tender. While the lack of testosterone does mean that capons are smaller than the average rooster, a capon is still larger than an average chicken. Capons can be roasted like any chicken, but due to their larger size, they will take longer to cook. As a general rule, a capon should be roasted for 17 minutes per pound, so a 10 lb. bird would require a total roasting time of just under 3 hours. Capons are more expensive than hens because they are expensive to feed and are not mass-produced, which is why they are not commonly sold at chain supermarkets.