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    Water & Feed Storage/Container Resources?

    Quote: Thanks! Did you by chance notice on the barrel if there is some sort of number, and what it is? ( Like reusable plastic water bottles have a number on the bottom. ) In looking for such a barrel online, I learned there is apparently a huge difference between "human grade water" 55 gal...
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    Water & Feed Storage/Container Resources?

    Quote: Thanks for the information!
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    Water & Feed Storage/Container Resources?

    Hi, I've been looking for human grade water storage containers, such as 55 Gal drumms. Where do you folks find yours? Thanks!
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    Bedding Question

    Thanks, all.
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    Bedding Question

    My chickens seem to like to pick through the new pine bedding after it's put down. Apparenlty eating some of it. Should this be concerning? It 's the kind you get at any local feed store. Not much information on the bag label. They have plenty of fresh feed nearby, so it's not due to hunger...
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: This is great! Thank's a lot. We will try this method next time.
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: Oh yes, we certainly use bleach to disinfect the working area. Just not excited about pouring bleach on the carcass.
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: I agreee it's most likely done in the commercial sector. Now that it's mentioned I recall when we picked up our beef at the butcher, they were literally dumping a gallaon container of bleach all around outside by a drain. Thank's for the vinegar idea. We tried scalding with just...
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    Processing question/feet

    Quote: I am in agreement with Buster. After scalding, but before evisceration. Thanks everyone.
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    Processing question/feet

    Hi folks, at what point during the processing of the carcass do you find it's best to remove the feet? They are nice to hold onto the carcass but.. I'm thinking about what they've been walking through alll day before we butcher. Thanks!
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: I do not recommend either. IMHO there is no reason to rinse them with anything but water. Why is you think you need to clean them w/ either? Hi, It was reccomended in two different books to wash with soapy water. One book both. "raising chickens" page353 under "rinsing and checking...
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: Thanks, everyone! What 7th gen soap do you add, ( dish?)and about how much? I guess the bleach water rinse has to do with bacteria. I know to use it with poultry for clean up, but never heard about rinsing meat with it.
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Quote: OK, thanks for the input.
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    Meat processing/bleach/detergents etc.

    Hi, Just getting ready to butcher our first crop of roos. Newdie here. I read one reccomendation of using soapy water to clean the carcass, and bleach water mix of 1/b to 4/w, as a rinse. One source reccomends both. What do you think? Anyone have feedback about chemical rinses, other...
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