 In Asian countries it is possible to buy bones alone as they are very popular for making chicken soups, which are said to be healthy.In Australia the rib cages and backs of chickens after the other cuts have been removed are frequently sold cheaply in supermarket delicatessen sections as either "chicken frames" or "chicken carcasses" and are purchased for soup or stock purposes.Raw chicken maintains its quality longer in the freezer, as moisture is lost during cooking.