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

[hennible]

Holy! Thats a 9 x 13 inch pan, isn't it? That's a nice looking bird

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Holy! Thats a 9 x 13 inch pan, isn't it? That's a nice looking bird

Yes it is, and thank you! I got 3 CX hens this size. They were the only females of the group and I just let them go. They free ranged the entire time (from 6 weeks on at least) and were about 16 weeks when processed. No leg issues, no fat around organs, or any other health concerns! They lived a happy and healthy life, then fed my family of 5 (this one made 4 meals)!

 

[hennible]

Wow great job!

 

[Tomtommom]

I never added a the pic of my CX hen I processed a few weeks back! I never got a weight on her, but as you can see she was BIG. The pan it is in is a large cake pan!

I've got that same pan... it's their food dish.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I never added a the pic of my CX hen I processed a few weeks back! I never got a weight on her, but as you can see she was BIG. The pan it is in is a large cake pan!

Nice! I have some in my freezer still that look like small turkeys.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Nice! I have some in my freezer still that look like small turkeys.

Isn't it nice to say "I did that"!?!

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Yes, and they are so dang tasty. I will have to find time next year to do another batch. I think I'm permanently ruined to store bought chicken.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Yes, and they are so dang tasty. I will have to find time next year to do another batch. I think I'm permanently ruined to store bought chicken.

I am too. I think it's knowing that they had a regular chicken life, chasing bugs and fighting for treats!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I'm cooking my first bird tomorrow. Making chicken noodle soup. I'm so excited to see how it turns out! I think I'm ready now since we butchered him a few weeks ago. I'm hoping anyway lol

 

[ronott1]

I'm cooking my first bird tomorrow. Making chicken noodle soup. I'm so excited to see how it turns out! I think I'm ready now since we butchered him a few weeks ago. I'm hoping anyway lol

Yummy for sure!

Let us know how it tastes.