I did it.

[bbond]

So, like a few other people I got really attached to my meaties. I honestly like them better than 90% of the layers I have had. I was having problems coming to terms with processing. I researched, tried a method, knew it wasn’t for me. Yesterday I finally found the method that works for me (broomstick) and processed four of my 8 remaining Cornish X. It was quick and efficient, and I am confident I did the best I could for them. I definitely let them go a little too long (10 wks) and the roosters will not fit in any vacuum seal bags or freezer bags. I haven’t officially weighed them but they have to be 10 lbs fully dressed. I guess I am writing this to give other first timers peace of mind and the confidence to figure out the best method for them. You can do it, and I believe it is so much better than supporting factory farming and being so far removed from your food source. Happy homesteading y’all!

 

[bbond]

This is one that didn’t fit in the freezer bags. My friend thought it was a turkey.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Cornish X?

 

[bbond]

Cornish X?

Yup

 

[Frazzemrat1]

wow.
I've been thinking about it... but idk. Maybe not CX, but idk...

 

[bbond]

wow.
I've been thinking about it... but idk. Maybe not CX, but idk...

They’ve been really easy to raise, good foragers actually. I started doing 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off or food at about 3 wks. They’ve been healthy and happy so far.

 

[Jamie Molihan]

This is one that didn’t fit in the freezer bags. My friend thought it was a turkey.

Holy crow, that is a big bird.

 

[Jamie Molihan]

Can you tell me how to do the broomstick method? Use small words, I am slow with this kind of thing. I am supposed to be processing my beloved CX today and was completely losing it over the one method I was going to do. Did it seem more humane and quicker than the cone method?

 

[bbond]

Can you tell me how to do the broomstick method? Use small words, I am slow with this kind of thing. I am supposed to be processing my beloved CX today and was completely losing it over the one method I was going to do. Did it seem more humane and quicker than the cone method?

Yes it did. I tried the cone method with my first bird. I will say that the cone prevented any bruising but it seemed to take about a minute for loss of consciousness. Let me see if I can link to this YouTube video of a Nonna in Italy that was referenced on this site. I was like if she can do it, I can!

 

[bbond]

Here’s the video. Found it very helpful.