For my case, we had typically purchased skinless parts anyway, so we prefer skinless. Also last year I was on a diet and of course skinless is healthier (I lost 50lbs but have fallen off … really need to start eating healthy again …). I do eat wings and didn’t want to waste them so thought...
UPDATE: one friend showed, and we only got through 4 in three hours or so, before she had to leave for other obligations. We are so very inefficient. Have 10 more ready, and like 6-8 or so that will be ready soon (a few I’m not sure yet of gender). Then probably several in September/October. I...
Oooo, if I over scald the wings, will the skin just pull off too? For health reasons (and ease, mostly ease) ideally I wanted the skin off the wings anyway, it’s just really hard to do, but I don’t want to just discard the wings. Basically, I couldn’t really mess up either way, if I scald just...
I really appreciate all the thorough input! Right now I’m learning if everyone shows we can just do four at a time, one for each of us, so the carcasses wouldn’t be sitting around too long. If it’s just the two of us, I’m thinking lining a big cooler with ice packs and a trash bag and then...
Thanks for the replies and comments!
So you recommend laying the unprocessed carcasses in a cooler until ready to process?
In your experience the draft from the fan is sufficient to ward off flies? Hanging the unprocessed carcasses under the tent might be an option, too.
🤣 What a classy way...
A friend (or 2 or 3, but counting on 1) and myself will be butchering 12-13, 3.5 - 4 month old cockerels of various breeds at the end of the month. Probably gonna be super hot!! I’ve got a cheap tent, and can hook up a box fan or something. I will not be doing the actual deed, as I haven’t...