Need advice on processing first chickens

[NicholasJ]

Hi! This is my first time posting. I've been raising chickens for about three months now. With winter coming I'm thinning out my flock. To begin, I sacluded 8 chickens and two ducks. I went out second morning and found one dead and another badly injured. I made it through 4 chickens before calling it a day. With this being my first time I understand it took longer than I thought. Went out today, third day and finished scolding first chicken. I found open wounds down the back and legs. Wings were really bad. I also noticed rigamortice set in very quickly and inside almost seemed dry. First...is this safe to eat for humans? If not what about dogs? I obviously feel like I've done something wrong. Yes, I did have water available, no food. Should I let the remaining loose, regroup and try again. Any information would by very helpful. Thank you.
Nick

 

[Amina]

What do you think injured your birds? Does it seem like they were fighting amongst themselves, or did a predator get to them, etc? I am no expert on this by any means, but I think the answer depends on what caused the injuries, and maybe on how long they were injured before processing.

You would probably get better answers by posting this in the meat birds section.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Try posting on the Meat Birds forum for help with processing your birds.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/21/meat-birds-etc There are some nice sticky threads with pretty detailed instructions also.

 

[NicholasJ]

Ok, I'll try that. Thank you

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

X2 on posting your questions in the Meat bird section of the forums.

Good luck!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Definitely post this in our Meat Birds section for more help. Welcome to the flock!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[sunflour]

Glad you decided to join us.