BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

[bramblefir]

If someone on this list is a real expert in color genetics will they please PM me? Thanks
Karen

I'll send you a PM... just as soon as I figure out how.

 

[3riverschick]

Sending you a pm question bramblefir

Thanks,
Karen

 

[DesertChic]

Thank you SO much!!!!! There were so many options I was getting way too confused. Do I understand correctly that you fit to curved part over the front of the neck and the blade closes from the back?

Please let us know how it goes. I'm seriously considering switching to this method too. Just slitting the jugular requires more time for them to die than I would like, and I don't trust myself to use an ax and a chopping block. I'd probably cut myself instead of the darn bird.

 

[Gorman Farm]

Please let us know how it goes. I'm seriously considering switching to this method too. Just slitting the jugular requires more time for them to die than I would like, and I don't trust myself to use an ax and a chopping block. I'd probably cut myself instead of the darn bird.

yeah its hard to do alone it takes two of us to do it this way.

 

[Alaskan]

To do it with one person you use a stretcher. ... loop of twine with one end around bird's neck, one end hooked on a nail.

Take another loop of twine and put one end around the feet, other end you either step on or hook onto another nail.

Hands free to swing the ax.

 

[lpatelski]

I need to make or buy a cone. Right now they dangle from a 2x4.

 

[DesertChic]

I need to make or buy a cone. Right now they dangle from a 2x4.

Ah...yes....I remember those days. The cone is a very worthwhile investment. Though with your birds you're going to need one that's sized for turkeys. When I finally butchered Tubbs we had to forgo the gone since it was way too small for him, and instead resort to taping his wings to his body as you'd suggested. He was one tough bugger to process...but he gave me an exceptionally meaty 9+ lb carcass to devour.

 

[Dave C]

Hi all, I use a wide Velcro strap, like a wide belt.
Holds there wings nice and tight then I use the broomstick method to dispatch.

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

Please let us know how it goes. I'm seriously considering switching to this method too. Just slitting the jugular requires more time for them to die than I would like, and I don't trust myself to use an ax and a chopping block. I'd probably cut myself instead of the darn bird.

Yes - this is my reason as well. If I can get my act together, I'll be trying it out this weekend.

Ah...yes....I remember those days. The cone is a very worthwhile investment. Though with your birds you're going to need one that's sized for turkeys. When I finally butchered Tubbs we had to forgo the gone since it was way too small for him, and instead resort to taping his wings to his body as you'd suggested. He was one tough bugger to process...but he gave me an exceptionally meaty 9+ lb carcass to devour.

I already have a couple cones (chicken and XL or turkey size) - I am often culling younger cockerels, but I agree, the few times I tried the "regular sized" one with an older bigger bird, they barely fit. @Pensmaster uses feed sacks - he cuts out one corner, and put the head through that and the sack is tied and suspended. He says it works very well. That would allow for any size bird. (If you're like me, you have a lot of feed sacks...)

- Ant Farm

 

[holm25]

I like the feedsack method for ducks. Tie the bag by their back legs so the cant get inside the bag all the way and you're good to go... Maybe I will have to make a video on it when I bull cockerels...