Redinator's First Hatch-Along w Bonus Broody: And Everything Thereafter

[redinator]

I'm sorry about Taz, but I totally get it. You just can't have that kind of stress. Your new birds are so pretty!

I'd been putting it off for too long, tbh. Him attacking me when I was 'too close' to the chicks was the last straw in a haystack of straws.

 

[ChickenChick46]

I'd been putting it off for too long, tbh. Him attacking me when I was 'too close' to the chicks was the last straw in a haystack of straws.

I don't blame you at all. What breed was he? I'm just thinking if mine turn out aggressive, what does one do with bantams, other than rehome? They're too small for a family meal, I would think.

 

[redinator]

I don't blame you at all. What breed was he? I'm just thinking if mine turn out aggressive, what does one do with bantams, other than rehome? They're too small for a family meal, I would think.

He was a standard-sized barnyard mix. I'm surprised at how little meat there was. He was about 50% feathers. I thought about rehoming him, but decided against it. I'd feel terrible if he injured someone else.

If he were any smaller, I'd probably cook him up and feed him to my dogs, back to the flock, or freeze the meat to add to another dish.

 

[ChickenChick46]

He was a standard-sized barnyard mix. I'm surprised at how little meat there was. He was about 50% feathers. I thought about rehoming him, but decided against it. I'd feel terrible if he injured someone else.

If he were any smaller, I'd probably cook him up and feed him to my dogs, back to the flock, or freeze the meat to add to another dish.

Freezing the meat to add to a casserole or soup was what I thought may be best as well. I'm with you, I could never rehome a dog I thought might bite. And I wouldn't feel okay doing it with a rooster I knew might hurt anyone either.

 

[redinator]

Freezing the meat to add to a casserole or soup was what I thought may be best as well. I'm with you, I could never rehome a dog I thought might bite. And I wouldn't feel okay doing it with a rooster I knew might hurt anyone either.

I also worry about aggressive roosters being used in cock fighting.

 

[ChickenChick46]

I also worry about aggressive roosters being used in cock fighting.

Me too. It makes me sick.

 

[kattabelly]

I don't blame you at all. What breed was he? I'm just thinking if mine turn out aggressive, what does one do with bantams, other than rehome? They're too small for a family meal, I would think.

Perfect excuse to eat an entire roast chicken yourself!

 

[ChickenChick46]

Perfect excuse to eat an entire roast chicken yourself!

I raised them, was in the coop feeding, watering, and cleaning on a daily basis. And then if it comes to me needing to cull them too? Oh yeah, that sucker is all mine!

 

[redinator]

I'm in the process of marinating the meat now. I planned to inject it with a marinade, but I must've toss my injector . . ? Now the meat is sealed in a gallon sized ziploc with the gravy. We skinned the bird and cleaned it thoroughly and I'm still finding bits of feathers everywhere. This bird is determined to be a pita even in death.

I have to joke about it so I'm less bothered by it.

 

[ChickenChick46]

I'm in the process of marinating the meat now. I planned to inject it with a marinade, but I must've toss my injector . . ? Now the meat is sealed in a gallon sized ziploc with the gravy. We skinned the bird and cleaned it thoroughly and I'm still finding bits of feathers everywhere. This bird is determined to be a pita even in death.

I have to joke about it so I'm less bothered by it.

I agree. I have to laugh sometimes or I'll cry. I had a meltdown yesterday because I'm going to lose one of my new orpington chicks. Looks like another failure to thrive. I know it happens, but I've had some tough luck and can't help but wonder if it's me.

We had company Saturday and it was a very late night, which I never do. So I was already exhausted, and my poor husband had to console me when I started completely bawling about how it was "all my fault." I'm much more composed this morning.