Posts by sky the chicken man

How could it possibly "really help with raising... chickens" to give them anything other than water...? Is water too expensive? Is there no water access on the property? Does someone belong to a cult that believes water is unclean? Is...

They're birds! Relax!   You should see my drake chasing my three-month-old ducklets around the yard... They scream and run all over the property trying to escape from him. But they ARE fast.   This is not unusual...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ibicella    Personally I pluck them and slow cook them for 8-10 hours, and then save the meat for any quick chicken dishes which require cooked meat. Soup, stew, dumplings, pot...

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteMountainsRanch  I've processed a few ducks in my day and have never had a problem de-feathering them... just dipped them in really hot water like normal... Same here. People...

I just slaughtered three muscovies today that were 3 months old. I scalded and hand plucked, and then singed the smallest down feathers away with a propane weed torch followed by a rinse and hand scrub. There are still a few pin...

Quote: Originally Posted by clucky3255  what is the english method sky the chicken man?   Look at the link I posted there, scroll down the page, and you'll see. Easier than me trying to explain it,...

It's never too late. You can eat any breed of any gender of any age. You just have to learn how to cook different meats properly! My fellow Americans, everything need not be grilled...  

You might check this out: http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Butchering-Killing.html   Note also the English Method which I don't believe anyone mentioned here yet which is my personal preference as it's quick but tidy.

I recommend this article: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/285788/rediscovering-traditional-meats-from-historic-chicken-breeds#post_3473262  

The gall bladder is not that big a deal. Everyone freaks out about it, but if you spill it just rinse off everything really well. I've broken it before and it didn't "ruin the meat"--I just had to spend an extra minute or two rinsing....