Hi all,
After the all the worrying about the whole thing. I got rid of one of the roosters this morning. I read and re-read: http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Butchering-Ready.html and I thought the advice was spot on.
I had my processing area ready and then went to fetch one of the roosters; I have three and the other two will be going over the next two weeks. I hadn't decided which one but when I went into the chook run there was one rooster servicing a hen: I waited until he had finished and then grabed him.
Now, the killing bit was quiet easy. The plucking was the worst job, but after reading the above website, all fell into place and if i hadn't done my research I think I would have made some errors like forgetting about the lungs.
I did give thanks to the bird and i will do so again just before Sunday roast.
A couple of tips for first-timers:
Have a work bench-save your back.
Make sure your knives are sharp
I thought about wearing latex gloves, but you get a better grip in the body cavity without.
Thanks
Tony
After the all the worrying about the whole thing. I got rid of one of the roosters this morning. I read and re-read: http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Butchering-Ready.html and I thought the advice was spot on.
I had my processing area ready and then went to fetch one of the roosters; I have three and the other two will be going over the next two weeks. I hadn't decided which one but when I went into the chook run there was one rooster servicing a hen: I waited until he had finished and then grabed him.
Now, the killing bit was quiet easy. The plucking was the worst job, but after reading the above website, all fell into place and if i hadn't done my research I think I would have made some errors like forgetting about the lungs.
I did give thanks to the bird and i will do so again just before Sunday roast.
A couple of tips for first-timers:
Have a work bench-save your back.
Make sure your knives are sharp
I thought about wearing latex gloves, but you get a better grip in the body cavity without.
Thanks
Tony