My First Slaughter

[JPinVT]

On Saturday, I processed a 4 week-old CX hen that just wasn't growing. She wouldn't put weight on her right leg, and as a result was bullied out of food and water from her brothers and sisters. So... I killed the first creature I'd ever killed larger than a spider, and I was amazed at the pride I felt after I was done butchering. She only dressed out to 1.3lbs, but she'll make a wonderful roast for myself and my husband this week. Knowing that I grew my own food and can really do this is so amazing! If you'd like to read the full story and see some photos, I posted it on my blog:

http://www.oldpostfarm.com/1/post/2011/06/my-first-slaughter.html

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

I am so proud of you! great job!
I use my 1.5 pounder culls for soup in the crock pot - they fit in whole perfectly, and the bones and delicate skin add so nicely to the flavor, with exactly the right amount of meat

 

[jgervais]

You give me courage!!!

 

[JPinVT]

Thanks guys! It really helped that I just wanted it to go well for the bird - that's where I got the courage to make the cut. Next month when we do the other 30 birds, I hope things go this smoothly...

 

[itsy]

Congratulations!

 

[Bossroo]

The Cornish X is commercially processed at 35 days of age for a 1 1/2-2+ lb. Game Hen that you see in the stores. I do this all the time with mine too. Roast or BBQ for a gormet treat.

Enjoy !!!

 

[pjknust]

Thank you so much for sharing!! I am considering ordering more chicks in Sept, some pullets and some to butcher. Ive never done that, and you have helped me a lot!
Thanks again for sharing,

pam in TX

 

[Meghalu]

I love posts like this. They give me comfort that when the day comes, I will be able to do the same and it will hopefully go as well for me. Thank you for sharing.

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

Great job!!! I wish I could say I didn't cry on my first one but I can't. Congratulations!

BTW....Love your blog.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Congrats, that little chicken will make a great roast.

We did the same with one of our little one that I knew wouldn't make it to 8 weeks.