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  1. Bridebeliever

    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    I found something of what I was looking for. I had read somewhere about not cutting the windpipe. KILLING/BLEEDING When killing the bird, it is best to cut the carotid artery, not the windpipe. This allows the bird to bleed more easily and minimizes shock. A properly bled bird will have...
  2. Bridebeliever

    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Thank you! I was thinking of using the cone and completely taking the head off. I guess I didn't know if that makes processing harder? I think I've seen that after the 150 degree bath and then de-feathering the next thing that's done is head off. Thankfully I do have a friend that has meat...
  3. Bridebeliever

    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    I did read a lot in the beginning, its a lot of weeding through discussions and I didn't really find the answer...call me lazy, I thought I'd just ask. I know all about the killing cone and I really like that idea. I was wondering about using something to just take their head completely off...
  4. Bridebeliever

    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Question from a newbie! Everything I have seen on processing chickens show slitting the neck and poking the brain! Eeek! I don't think I can do it! What happened to the old fashioned wood block and off with the head? The thing I fear about slitting is that I won't do it right and it'll suffer...
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