A capon is a type of poultry that is a male chicken that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity. Capons are larger than hens but not as large as roosters, and they are fed a richer diet of milk or porridge, which helps develop flavorful meat. Capons are not as aggressive as normal roosters, which makes them easier to handle and allows them to be kept together with other capons. Capons are more tender, flavorful, and moist than regular chicken, and their meat is less gamey in taste. Capons are not mass-produced, which is why they are more expensive than hens. Capons can be roasted like any chicken, but due to their size, they will take longer to cook. 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 high in niacin and selenium, which are important nutrients for the body. Capons are fairly rare in industrial meat production, and they are not sold at chain supermarkets.