Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

[WalkingOnSunshine]

COOL!

Now does a Roo taste better than a hen or other? second link wont work but I can search ooops it works my bad laptop connection!

I try to get all roosters, because they are larger at seven weeks than the hens, and one of my goals is the most meat for the fewest (gross, dirty, smelly) birds I can get. The taste is the same.

If you buy sexed birds, males will cost 10-20 cents or so more than pullets.

 

[ronott1]

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Chookschicks has Konza Rangers. Check them out.

does she have a page on them?

She has a thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/695265/konza-prairie-rangers

 

[Wax Myrtle]

Possible But I really want a tub style one and Will get it I have the tub I just need the rest .. there is a kit on ebay for like 375 .00 comes with just about everything you need to build it except the tub and wood and motor or course , I may just buy the kit and figure the rest out My husband does AC work so he can get the motor he says, but if I start soon It will be ready for my next round of birds  

I'm in the same boat - sorta. I've got the kit from Whizbang Planet, but ran out of funds unexpectedly, so have begun eyeing old bicycles to spin the tub... Lol

oh cool, have you bought from them before? do they guarantee and have good reviews?  I don't need "outside germs" heading this way either!

I love Meyer - deliveries take two days to SC, their customer service is great and super friendly (I always phone my orders in) they are NPIP, shipping is as cheap or cheaper than others, the chicks look great, I always have few or no losses. If you want hatchery quality Marans, always check their Available Now page on Mondays - they usually have extra late hatchers come available. They're pricey, tho...

Meaties should get 20% protein?
How do I add more protein to my mash?

I ran into this http://ramblingredneckmom.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-process-chickens-at-home.html

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[COLOR=008080]"They are cornish cross from Tractor Supply. They are seven weeks old, about the average age of all the chicken you get in a store. They are fed a 20% protein feed, no medication/antibiotics/hormones etc. These guys eat a LOT - in seven weeks, one dozen consumed about 200lbs of feed." [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=000000]doing the math That's about $50 in feed for a doz for 7 weeks (assuming 7 weeks is the norm?)[/COLOR]


 

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If need be you could probably get your local feed mill to mix a 20% in bulk.  Many will do it for a 500lb minimum.   I believe the chick starter is like 24% and the turkey/game bird starter is also really high.  So you could probably mix your own based on percentages or weight with a bit of math figuring.
 If I was looking to feed meaties on a regular basis (which I may be in the future since we are really liking the taste of our own grown birds) then I will be headed to the local mill to talk to them about my feed mix options.  Probably a lot cheaper in the long run.

I'm a bit of an oddball on my broiler feed... I use TSC's DuMor feed, so for broilers (but never layer chicks, or anything I want alive in 12 months) I mix their 24% game chick feed 50/50 with their 16% layer crumble (soaked in water to make a stew consistency) Gives me an approx 20% protein, high calcium feed for muscle and bone. Not good for longevity, tho!

 

[Waffle]

Using Older Chickens for Meat Purposes
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/using-older-chickens-for-meat-purposes


"For an ideal older bird meal, even if you are stewing/using a crockpot, one should let the bird sit covered in a fridge for at least 3-4 days. If you are using clean processing techniques (as you always should!), there is minimal to no concern for contamination. I personally have let processed birds sit in the fridge for a week or so, give or take a few days."


just sharing as I read!

Ok just wondering what the clean processing techniques are. I think we did it cleanly but still VERY paranoid.

 

[Waffle]

ok Just wondering who else uses quick pick?! thoughts on it would be great. We used it eventually last year and it did work a treat.

 

[chicksooner]

Yep, plain old poultry seasoning groom three grocery store spice aisle.

That is just a starting point. And grill over charcoal! Need that smoke!

I may experiment with Italian dressing and other flavorings, perhaps some ground hot pepper for those that like heat.

Cooking is about trying new flavors, in my mind. You can't do it wrong, just different!

I do it wrong quite often unless chard to perfection is what the recipe calls for. I got charring down.

 

[chiques chicks]

I do it wrong quite often unless chard to perfection is what the recipe calls for. I got charring down.

Your fire its too hot, probably. Try putting the heart at one side and cooking on the other side (indirect heat)

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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does she have a page on them?

She has a thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/695265/konza-prairie-rangers

Quote: roos more than pullets? boy that's turning tables aint it!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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DH is paranoid to grill, I like stuff crispy and even a tad burnt!



but then again I love burnt popcorn!! can ya just smell that comment or what! he he he

 

[Sally Sunshine]

ok Just wondering who else uses quick pick?! thoughts on it would be great. We used it eventually last year and it did work a treat.

what is quick pick is that the pithing or braining your saying?