Off to do my first chicken

[L&Schickens]

I am getting ready to butcher my first chicken. I did do 2 turkeys (my first ever) about 2 months ago. This roo is about 10 weeks old and not as big as I thought he would be, but ho well. I am going to try and pluck him rather then skin this time. We will see how that goes. Might end up skinned anyway.
I will let you know how it goes.

 

[greenmulberry]

Good luck!

 

[patandchickens]

Me too -- when DH comes home today, I'm going out back to kill and process a 15 wk chantecler cockerel, who will be my first. Am thinking of skinning rather than plucking, but may change my mind.

Good luck,

Pat

 

[L&Schickens]

OK, I am all done and I really botched the job, but he was harder to do then the turkeys. I could not get my hand in after I cut the tail off and so I cut into him a lot and made a real mess. But, I did pluck him and it was easy! We don't eat the skin so the few feathers that are left will not be a problem, I think. I do not have a big propane heated pot or anything so I plugged in my 6 cup "Instant Hot Water" thing and used that. I poured the boiling water over him, plucked and waited for the water to boil again. I was really surprised how easy it was to get the feathers out. I am glad I tried it that way instead of skinning again.
So, we are having chicken and potatoes tonight for dinner. I can't wait!!

Here he was:

And here he is now:

 

[chickenfanatic]

looks good to me mmm mmm