After the general plucking and gutting they hit the cold water. Then they go to the warm soapy water for the pin feather treatment, I use the knife both directions based on feathers and sometimes use it like a tweezer with my thumb. The real key is correct water temp for scalding (150) I'm very...
I have really been enjoying this thread! This is Marshmallow aka Miss Marsh. She will be 20 weeks next Monday and is squatting. She loves chickening like a real chicken even though she is a CX.
We usually butcher 10+ at a time because I just get 'er done. If it's cockerels it's a small kitchen...