Our first!!

[codymax2]

Thanks for your update!! I am going to make a soup for my inlaws, so I wanted to have the skin but other than that, we don't eat the skin either. Next time I will try to just cut them up instead of gutting them , where did you start cutting to open them up like that? Also any pointers on getting out the crop without cutting into it? We didn't want to starve them, I think it's unnessisary. Thanks again Anne
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[averytds]

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/grim79.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqPX_PRlQAU

Although I find everything past the bleed out easier for me with them on the cutting board instead of hanging. Skinning I think also makes some things easier to identify when you're just beginning. No loose skin obscuring anything. Cut off your wings, legs, thighs and breasts. Toss the rest.

Here's some good close-ups on places to make your cuts if you're planning to eviscerate. http://www.cultivatinghome.com/2008/10/how-to-butcher-chicken-easy-way.html

I always slice right below the breast bone, tear open and lob off guts w/tail with a pair of shears. The Silkie I made the slit, tore the hole bigger, worked my fingers as far up the front as I could to loosen things then cut right up the breast with the shears.

If you don't remove feed, the crop should be really easy to spot, especially on a skinned bird. Cut through or tear the translucent membrane into the V and pull it out.

 

[codymax2]

Thanks sooooo much for your input!!
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[averytds]

YW.

You'll learn something new each time for awhile. Try different things and eventually you'll narrow it down to what works best for you.

You'll be an old pro before you know it.

 

[Dogfish]

Glad you got through it. We tried the chopping off of the head once. A slit is less traumatic for everyone. The up side is that you have some "Good Eats"!

 

[codymax2]

Thanks! Yeah I learned the hard way, sharp knife or razor seems less traumatic for all involved.Can't wait to try the fresh meat though!!! Inlaws are coming down for homemade soup on Wednesday!!
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