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Well, I got my knife, cone and apron all set out. Went to the coop, caught myself a rooster, felt him up real good and decided I wouldn't get 2 pounds of meat off the scrawny thing. He probably wouldn't weigh 4 lb soaking wet. Hardly worth the effort in my opinion. So Woody has a month's...

It's so nice to have cyber-cheerleaders here. Hubby said he'd help out, but since the birds were my idea, it's going to be mostly up to me. It's a skill I think I should know and this way I can get more chicks and a couple good meals! Win-win. Any tips on what kind of knife to use? ~Tiss

Love the idea about the bleach container. I imagine a gallon milk jug could be made to do the same thing. Looks like the two boys have a date with freezer camp next weekend.

Thanks! I think I'll give them another couple of weeks. Good idea about printing out my how-to guide. Do you think I need one of those cone things or can I just tie them up by the feet?

I have 2 SLW cockerels who are about 16 weeks old. At what age to I butcher them? Also, this is my first time butchering birds. How hard is it really? I've read a couple of how to's on it and I'm a little apprehensive. ~Tiss