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    What do you do with the guts.

    We use a hand post hole digger. The "T" top kind you turn and empty out as you dig. Just a few minutes to dig a hole over 4' deep and approx. 8" diameter. Sometimes I need to drill out another hole depending how many butchered. Usually 2 holes takes care of waste from 20-25 birds. Feathers...
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    Price for Processing - what do you pay?

    What plucker, and what scalder did you invest in?
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    Price for Processing - what do you pay?

    My wife and I just did 25 broilers. We charged $6 above what we had in them for costs. Not sure that was enough. If people think that is a lot, they have the option of taking the chickens home live. No one ever takes us up on that offer. They want them dressed, cooled down, and in the bag...
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    Plucker Problems

    I have a meat thermometer that I have in the scald water. I drilled a hole thru a piece of wood and I put the stem of the thermometer thru the hole. Hole is small so the stem is a snug fit. I then put it in the scald water. It floats and so I know what the temp is of the water is at a glance...
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    What scalder do you use?

    Bowhunter862.....Thank you for your reply. I have looked at the one you purchased and have considered it. I am glad to hear from someone that actually has one. There is a scalder on ebay that is made from a utility sink for a little less $$ with a digital thermometer on it as well. I have...
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    What scalder do you use?

    Several different scalders for sale on the web. I am either going to make one, or purchase one. What scalder do you use? Some are metal, some are made from a utility sink with a heating element in them. I wouldn't mind buying one, but I would like to know from the folks who use them and are...
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    Make a Scalder

    Anyone who has butchered chickens knows the water temp. of the scald is a big factor to success. I need a scalder. Anyone build one? A tank or plastic utility sink, or food grade barrel is all that is needed, then add a 1500 or 2000 watt heating element in the bottom. This I know. What I...
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