More Drakes than Ducks???

[crissycriss]

Ok so i butchered 2 ducks. One of the hardest things ive every had to do.

My Dad helped me process them.Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wont ever wait so long any more if it cant be done before 12 weeks then we will just give them away. Does it ever get any easier?? Will it ever stop breaking my heart??Havent cooked them yet still letting them rest.Thanks for all the great tips and recepies cant wait to try them.

 

[JoyAnna]

Oh, my, this is all so timely. Tomorrow I will help my neighbor butcher my beautiful four KC drakes. This is new to me, but I decided that if I want to raise ducks and have eggs, I just have to accept the whole process. No one wants those extra drakes. When I added up how much I had spent on organic feed, bedding, etc. and then called the store to see what they sell duck for, I felt I simply cannot afford to just give away good food. So, I do so much appreciate your ideas on how best to enjoy this special treat. I wondered whether it would be easier to just skin them, but now you tell me how delicious that crispy skin is. I never would have thought about saving the rendered fat to cook with. Thank you all.

By the way, have you ever saved the feathers and down?