100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

[aoxa]

I could reach thru the computer and kiss you.

I was just thinking about pricing for separate pieces and what do I see when I log on. YOU POSTED PRICES !!!!!!!!!!

I had a couple people ask me about prices for different parts and I wasn't sure where to start. You have steered me in the right direction. Thank you much!!!!!

For some reason, I didn't smell anything. Perhaps the wine over powered my smelling.

Glad to help!

The best thing about selling them parted, is you make just as a little more than whole, and you get to keep all the backs/necks for yourself for stock!

I'd sell legs too if I didn't have dogs who would hate me for it. I know a few people who wanted legs for their own dogs, but I am greedy with my legs.. I have 3 dogs, and they go quick!

Those little tips on the wings? They go to the poodles. It is SO good for their teeth raw.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Maybe I should try some wine next time??   Or not, as I am likely to need more than a few stitches and leave the job unfinished. 

Have a cornish in now!!!

LOL @ try some wine next time.

Take a pic of the finished cooked cornish.

 

[kuntrygirl]

How long do you all let your meat birds rest in the fridge? Or do you let them rest? Is it ok to pack and freeze immediately after processing?

Your thoughts............

 

[ChickenCanoe]

A minimum of 12 hours is necessary. I let them rest about 3 days. They will continue to get more tender but the first 8 hours is critical.
You can freeze immediately but if you do so, mark the package so you'll know to let them rest after they thaw before cooking.

 

[kuntrygirl]

A minimum of 12 hours is necessary. I let them rest about 3 days. They will continue to get more tender but the first 8 hours is critical.
You can freeze immediately but if you do so, mark the package so you'll know to let them rest after they thaw before cooking.

Ok. Great. Mine have been resting since Saturday, so I guess I'll freeze them on tomorrow (Tuesday).

 

[aoxa]

How long do you all let your meat birds rest in the fridge? Or do you let them rest? Is it ok to pack and freeze immediately after processing?

Your thoughts............

I let rest for 2-3 days before freezing. You can freeze right away and let rest after before cooking, but I find it easier to let them rest before. Especially if you are selling them. The buyer may not rest before eating and they are tough if not rested after the freezer from what I gather.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: ooppps already ate both whole legs--- I must be a dog!!

 

[foreverlearning]

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Were they processing broilers or an old rooster? I had two old roosters that I processed and they stunk to high heaven. I think it was all their hormones because their "parts" were huge. When I process broilers or younger birds they barely smell at all. In fact, you smell the blood better then you do the innards.

 

[kuntrygirl]

 

Maybe I should try some wine next time??   Or not, as I am likely to need more than a few stitches and leave the job unfinished. 


Have a cornish in now!!!

LOL @ try some wine next time.


Take a pic of the finished cooked cornish.

ooppps already ate both whole legs--- I must be a dog!!

 

[Coralietg]

Were they processing broilers or an old rooster? I had two old roosters that I processed and they stunk to high heaven. I think it was all their hormones because their "parts" were huge. When I process broilers or younger birds they barely smell at all. In fact, you smell the blood better then you do the innards.

I'm pretty sure the ones he had were leftover from a commercial broiler house.

On a side note, I was telling KG that the farmers market had chicken breasts for sale at $11.99 a pound, lol. I'm liking my meat chickens more and more each day.