Do we have Broilers?!

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry they gave you meat birds. Will you be able to get more chicks and try again?

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

It's not too late to process them, but keep in mind they are expected to live just 8 weeks.

 

[happychick73]

Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry they gave you meat birds. Will you be able to get more chicks and try again?

Probably next spring, we won't get chicks from Tractor Supply again

 

[ShannonR]

Probably next spring, we won't get chicks from Tractor Supply again

Good idea on not buying from TSC.
Are you up for teaching yourself how to butcher chickens? It isn't too difficult, but it is time consuming especially for beginners.

 

[happychick73]

Good idea on not buying from TSC.
Are you up for teaching yourself how to butcher chickens? It isn't too difficult, but it is time consuming especially for beginners.

How do you do it? And is the meat better if you DIY?

 

[ShannonR]

How do you do it? And is the meat better if you DIY?

I don't know about "better" meat, unless you are referring to the increased quality of meat that comes with a quick clean kill. There really is something to be said about that. What you get, is meat that you know EXACTLY how it was processed, you can definitely do a cleaner job than a slaughterhouse.

There is an entire meat bird forum here, with tutorials, explanations, videos and any information you could possibly need. This site is how I learned to butcher my own birds. You might want to check it out!