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Full disclaimer, we have turkeys and ducks, and no chickens...
However, I also agree that a hen that is not pulling her weight (so to speak) would be one I would also consider culling -
I have a broody heritage turkey hen, and have noticed that the other girls tend to run her back to the “nest” to take care of -their- eggs (so they can hang with the Tom.... lol) so I give her a bit more grace.
I check for / pull eggs twice a day from the turkeys. One hen is always on the “nest”...
Processing and roasting would perhaps be worth the experiment? Please report back if you decide to go that route.
But should you decide to process her, you could also fry, smoke, or do some type of casserole type dish with the meat, if you are not interested in an experiment?
I do a lot of jerky in my dehydrator and smoker with my older ducks and turkeys.
Just brainstorming. Also weighing in to follow this thread.
I look forward to seeing what else others have to say!
However, I also agree that a hen that is not pulling her weight (so to speak) would be one I would also consider culling -
I have a broody heritage turkey hen, and have noticed that the other girls tend to run her back to the “nest” to take care of -their- eggs (so they can hang with the Tom.... lol) so I give her a bit more grace.
I check for / pull eggs twice a day from the turkeys. One hen is always on the “nest”...
Processing and roasting would perhaps be worth the experiment? Please report back if you decide to go that route.
But should you decide to process her, you could also fry, smoke, or do some type of casserole type dish with the meat, if you are not interested in an experiment?
I do a lot of jerky in my dehydrator and smoker with my older ducks and turkeys.
Just brainstorming. Also weighing in to follow this thread.
I look forward to seeing what else others have to say!