This is an excellent article that @FlappyFeathers has posted. I was fortunate enough to come across it before my first slaughter, not of a meat bird, but of a mean roo. Wonderful, wonderful!View attachment 1663797
That's a big step venturing into meat birds... at least for me! I'm still a bit on the fence, but here's a good article: Pets VS. Livestock & Respectful Chicken Harvest

And, Welcome to the Chicken Club!
This is the place to be! You will learn more and laugh more than you ever thought possible!

Turkey!!

Glad you decided to join us here in the wild and crazy coop! Great place to learn and share.