Butchering Time Question

[Maeschak]

You are supposed to keep them away from food for 12-24 hours before butchering and 12 hours from water. (Or something similar). I, however, never keep them from either before butchering.
Food in their system has never been a problem for me- but I am good at eviscerating and not cutting open the intestines or crop. Actually, having the crop full makes it easier for me to find and grab.
Water on the other hand does cause me problems when butchering- when I put them in the cone the water comes out of their mouths and starts to suffocate them. So I freak and have to cut the jugular very quickly.
So my tips would be: allow them a wee bit of water (just enough to whet their whistle) and withhold food if you are not good at evisceration.

 

[guardianoftheflock]

No someone asked for them.... this is like talking on a party line

Okay thanks! I was just a bit confused. Have nice day!

 

[guardianoftheflock]

You are supposed to keep them away from food for 12-24 hours before butchering and 12 hours from water. (Or something similar). I, however, never keep them from either before butchering.
Food in their system has never been a problem for me- but I am good at eviscerating and not cutting open the intestines or crop. Actually, having the crop full makes it easier for me to find and grab.
Water on the other hand does cause me problems when butchering- when I put them in the cone the water comes out of their mouths and starts to suffocate them. So I freak and have to cut the jugular very quickly.
So my tips would be: allow them a wee bit of water (just enough to whet their whistle) and withhold food if you are not good at evisceration.

Thank you soooo much! Every reply is VERY helpful!

 

[3 Sparrows Farm]

You can withdraw the food 24hrs before and the water 12 hrs

 

[guardianoftheflock]

First and foremost--It's great to have you! I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do!!! Everyone has so much to offer and we can all glean from each other. Have a wonderful day! Thanks for your reply!

 

[JiminyChristmas]

Puncturing intestine isn't so much a problem. Unless you have small hands or open a HUGE hole to pull the guts out (sorry if that's not PC), it's hard not to squeeze some poo out....

That is why I withdraw food around noon the day before.

 

[guardianoftheflock]

Puncturing intestine isn't so much a problem. Unless you have small hands or open a HUGE hole to pull the guts out (sorry if that's not PC), it's hard not to squeeze some poo out....

That is why I withdraw food around noon the day before.

Thank you!