butchering ducks

[kathysmile]

I had 4 ducks and sent them to butcher. Thought I would eat them but its very hard to eat your own pets.

Any one know a good way around this so that I can raise my own meat?

 

[Ibicella]

Love them without falling in love with them...that's a hard one!

You really from the start have to keep in mind what their purpose is and refrain from making pets of them. It's important to handle them and keep them tame, but socialize and save your bonding to other animals you intend to keep as pets. This is what my dog and rat are for.

I've got a bunch of new chicks and ducklings yesterday. I'm not planning on naming them because the layers will be going to freezer camp eventually. I treat caring for them as a chore to keep some detachment while I enjoy them. We can mutually enjoy each other's company for the time we have it before I have to act as a predator.

 

[hennible]

Love them without falling in love with them...that's a hard one!


You really from the start have to keep in mind what their purpose is and refrain from making pets of them. It's important to handle them and keep them tame, but socialize and save your bonding to other animals you intend to keep as pets. This is what my dog and rat are for. 


I've got a bunch of new chicks and ducklings yesterday. I'm not planning on naming them because the layers will be going to freezer camp eventually. I treat caring for them as a chore to keep some detachment while I enjoy them. We can mutually enjoy each other's company for the time we have it before I have to act as a predator.

 

That's great advise I sure needed to read just now. Well put.
I have 2 drakes and 4 old laying hens to do shortly myself... I've butchered before but not my own flock, so thanks I needed a "pep talk".

 

[Amykins]

Well for starters, don't name them! The deed is already done, so don't let their sacrifice go to waste. I'm sure you will make many delicious meals with them. <3

 

[Amiga]

I suppose you might be able to donate the meat - that is what a number of hunters do, but there are restrictions. Perhaps you can give the meat to someone who could really use it.