BYC Café

[Meg-in-MT]

Happy early birthday, IM!

 

[DobieLover]

The best thing to do is get everything ready and then start the process. You might quit before starting but eventually you will begin processing. It is not really that bad and connects you to your food in a way that is primal for humans

That is something I really want to do. I eat meat. I know lives were given so I could eat that meat. I need to be more connected to it.

 

[DobieLover]

I know that killing will be the hardest part. I set a goal to not buy store birds and it has taken me more than 2 years to reach this point. I had the same thoughts. I still haven't done it myself.

I need to get a really sharp knife.
My neighbor is a hunter. He does no contact killing. I wonder if this is going to be harder for him than he thinks it will be.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Happy early Birthday @igorsMistress only have 9 years on you enjoy the day

 

[pennyJo1960]

Sitting here eating a scone form the fair rare day alone Bf and Son have gone to home depot with the truck so yes I was invited Naw let them have a afternoon do not get time really alone often

 

[Mtn Margie]

I need to get a really sharp knife.
My neighbor is a hunter. He does no contact killing. I wonder if this is going to be harder for him than he thinks it will be.

I just jumped on here... best knife for doing the deed on chickens is this one. Easy to change out as well...
Havalon Piranta-Edge Blaze Orange Handle 12 Additional Crazy Sharp Blades

 

[Shadrach]

Oh I will thanks! Taking the pups to the park, getting some stuff done in the backyard, and Igor cooks tonight View attachment 1913851

Is he a good cook?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Learned to satay away from folding knives almost cut my little finger off with one but do have my step dads fillet knife

 

[Shadrach]

Maybe it gets easier after the first one or two Dobie?

It doesn't, at least not for me.
I've gone with the neck dislocation method in the end.
There are a number of reasons. The first is a lack of blood. The other reason that may seem strange is I hold the chicken while it dies. The reflex flapping is contained either under your arm, or between your legs depending on how you do it. I find this much more acceptable than having a headless chicken flapping about. Even in a cone they still flap.
I was shown how to do this many years ago on my uncles farm. Mr Young who dealt with the chickens on my uncles farm had a hood he slipped over the chickens head. This helps keep them calm while you get them in the right position.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Never heard of that method Shad