First time processing

[Novicehen]

This was a very emotional and labor intensive day, but I think it was a success.

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

Good for you. Those birds look very clean! My DH still cant figure out how to get the lungs out properly. I know its hard but its part of life that most of us havent experienced. You have and because of that you understand the sacrifice and value of your birds.

 

[Sequel]

They look wonderful! How many did you do?

 

[3KillerBs]

They look wonderful!

 

[Molpet]

Looking good

 

[Isadora]

Good for you. Those birds look very clean! My DH still cant figure out how to get the lungs out properly.

If you swipe down the rib cage starting from the top of the chest cavity and pull towards the backbone, your fingers can get in between the ribs and you can scrape out the lungs more easily. I don't know if I explained that very well, but hopefully you can pass this along to your DH and it helps.

 

[Isadora]

This was a very emotional and labor intensive day, but I think it was a success.

Great job! Definitely labor intensive, but that chicken is going to taste so good!

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

If you swipe down the rib cage starting from the top of the chest cavity and pull towards the backbone, your fingers can get in between the ribs and you can scrape out the lungs more easily. I don't know if I explained that very well, but hopefully you can pass this along to your DH and it helps.

Oh I know. Ive had to finish cleaning the birds after hes removed the majority of the organs. Hes very good and clean about that part but he has a hard time getting his whole hand in the cavity. Last time though he only managed to leave one lung in. I usually place a finger between 2 ribs and t rex arm it out

 

[Hopulence]

Oh I know. Ive had to finish cleaning the birds after hes removed the majority of the organs. Hes very good and clean about that part but he has a hard time getting his whole hand in the cavity. Last time though he only managed to leave one lung in. I usually place a finger between 2 ribs and t rex arm it out

I've found that if I clean the bird except for the lungs, and throw them in my cooler full of ice water until all chicks are processed, and THEN take the lungs out... It's much easier. Maybe they separate a bit from the bone as they chill?

Anecdotal, I know, but it really seemed to make it much easier.

 

[Molpet]

I've found that if I clean the bird except for the lungs, and throw them in my cooler full of ice water until all chicks are processed, and THEN take the lungs out... It's much easier. Maybe they separate a bit from the bone as they chill?

Anecdotal, I know, but it really seemed to make it much easier.

I flush the carcass out with cold water and the lungs firm up, coming out easier