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post #31 of 35
7/31/12 at 12:59pm

Yeah the warmth was what got me. I ended up sticking the end of the hose in there to make it cool. Just really icked me out.

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post #32 of 35
8/2/12 at 1:31pm

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. And besides it's pretty hard to puncture it unless you are ripping through everything in a completely wanton way. An overrated concern in my experience that confuses and intimidates newbies.

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post #33 of 35
8/8/12 at 7:13pm
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As it turned out the roosters were rehomed and I didn't need to process them after all. But I will be ready for it in the future as I'm sure I will have more opportunities.

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #34 of 35
12/12/12 at 8:22pm
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I knew this conversation would pop up again. I now have another roo to cull. This time I'm not selling him. I was going to keep him to guard the flock until he made the mistake of trying to attack me. He did it the other day and I thought maybe I was mistaken. Then today he came into the run where i was standing and I felt him jump at my legs from behind. I turned around and he took off. So he has to go. This weekend it's supposed to be in the mid50Fs so nice weather for being outside.

He is a silkie rooster, small in size and just 30 weeks old. Is there anything special I should do with him? I plan to skin him rather than pluck. Will I be able to roast or bbq the meat? Can I cook the meat the same day?

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #35 of 35
12/14/12 at 6:43am

DO NOT cook him the same day. Rigor must pass. 3 to 4 days in the fridge usually does this. When the bird is plyable and the meat is soft, then you can freeze him or cook him. If you don't, it will be like eating a ball of rubber bands. I did not let my first 3 rest and they were terrible. The rest of my birds have been delicious. I always pluck mine as well.

7 Australorps, 6 Buff Orpingtons, 1 production red, 1 young bared rock roo, 1 pair of Old English Game Bantams, 4 bantam hens, 4 Freakin' cats,  (RIP Cookie) best dog ever, 1 dog sky(smartsmartsmart), and a variety of new chicks.

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7 Australorps, 6 Buff Orpingtons, 1 production red, 1 young bared rock roo, 1 pair of Old English Game Bantams, 4 bantam hens, 4 Freakin' cats,  (RIP Cookie) best dog ever, 1 dog sky(smartsmartsmart), and a variety of new chicks.

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