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Wouldn't it be a shame if someday when your son is at school, and a "hawk" or something came and got him?

Me too.

Yes, it's always the way isn't it? Every new job has setbacks. A learning curve. This past year I have learned so much and done things that I never thought I could. Hoping next time, with a smaller bird, will go better.

With the huge bones this fellow had, I was bemoaning the fact that I didn't have a cleaver like the chefs.

Wow, Margaret, what a great post. Now this is something I can do. And it'll be in my storeroom where nobody can watch.

I have been coming on here for a year. Even before I got chickens. Seven months before. I feel like I have learned an immense amount of info. BUT, if I ever say anything to offend anyone or make you think I'm getting above myself, you have my permission is say two words. Rooster Cull. That...

And consider the alternative. They die young. Period. I like the opportunity to give them a long happier life. Capons can be put with baby chicks and will mother them. Imagine the fulfillment of the poor male. People have been doing this for over 2000 years. Capons have very happy...

Good job!!!!! Kudos. Two and a half hours is not bad at all.

Man, I feel your pain. A bad experience all around. BUT, it's over. He's gone and not in pain. I'd really doctor your finger good. You could keep him resting up to 5 days for an older bird. But 9 mo is not that old. As least 3 days. You found out what you did wrong and will be better...

Easy, peasy, Put it in the fridge for 3 days to relax and then freeze it for about 2 or 3 wks. Don't make an issue of this is the chickens we killed. Just "We're have chicken tonight". My family had told me they will not eat anything I have raised. Except the eggs.

Watching this video was the reason I felt that I might actually be able to do it. Love the caring and respect.

Do what feels right for you. If you only want the enjoyment of chickens and eggs, that's fine. A lot of people hate the idea of a hatchet. Me for one. I might try the broomstick method or may just do the cone and bleed out.

That is one big bird. Enjoy him. Keep us up to date on your caponizing skills. I did a botched first try on a dead cockerel. Learned I don't want to try on live ones yet.

Sorry, honey, I know you want to keep her.

Yes, good luck on the ducks. Keep in touch about how it went.

Very good post.!!!! My first try was not a success. The knife I thought was sharp turned out the be as dull as a butter knife. Lesson learned. I ordered a very good knife and am prepared for the next time. It took a little longer but I did finish up. I skinned instead of using hot...

Glad to have you. I saw that one and, you're right, iit's very good.

Vicks Vapor Rub. In the nostrils. Cuts the smells totally. I learned this on CSI.

So envy you two. My days of travel long distances are over. But take a lot of pics. You can download them on the caponizing thread of Kassaundra's. We all appreciate each person ideas and pictures.

Good to know about the bleeding out. I've heard that some people did better with dipping and plucking on older birds than using their strength to skin. Besides losing all the goodness of the skin. I've only done one and by myself I beheaded with shears and then skinned it. I can see how hard...