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[kathyinmo]

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Awwwww, LH, I am sooo sorry you lost Hera. She was a beautiful girl. My condolences.

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

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I know what you meant Amy

I have actually found someone that wants the SLW's. He breeds them and is looking for a couple of good quality roos. And... he has Black Australorps which DH is wanting more of.

Tell Denny that Gooby would not taste good at all!

LH, I am so sorry that happened

Scott, we don't use anything special to process the chickens. Well, I shouldn't say that... I use DH and he is pretty special to me.

 

[halo]

I watched that Custer family farm video about a zillion times. And I looked at the good threads on the Meat Forum a million times. Last weekend, I took a very sharp knife, a young rooster, and processed him. And it turned out just fine, absolutely no problem at all. Just be very careful, take your time. I skinned this one, and it turned out just perfect. The gutting was much easier than I thought it would be. The easiest part is that when you bleed them out, theres no blood left. So there isnt much mess at all. The puppies had him for dinner.

I have 2 meaties that are just about due to be done, I might do them this weekend. All you need is a sharp knife..make sure it is sharp. And thats all you need.

 

[kathyinmo]

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This is my favorite butchering thread. He does a fabulous job with photography and explanations!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=109583

 

[Serrin]

This must be the day for loosing our little girls.

Sometime during my afternoon nap, something got poor little Ginger Wonky Toes.

I never heard a thing. Neither did Denny or the dog. I'm pretty sure it must have been a bird of prey, though which one, I don't know. Ginger was a heavy and solid little girl, so I doubt it was the usual suspects of the Cooper or Sharp Shinned Hawks. They're no match for a larger chicken, being as they are a much smaller species of hawk themselves.

No..... My money is on one of the many eagle species we have around here. Especially as Ginger was originally hit out in the open, near garden #2, as evidenced by the slew of feathers everywhere, that then trailed off into the woods.

I know this sounds horrible but I'm just so relieved that it wasn't one of my girls that I am especially fond of. Ginger was a sweet girl in her own way, but she did have a tendency to pick on little Charlotte and several of her sisters. And she would sometimes be merciless in doing so. To the point of my having to intervene on a number of occasions. If I had to loose any of my girls in such a horrible way, part of me is relieved that it was Ginger and not one of my really sweet girls. I just hate loosing any of them for any reason!

So, scoot over here Cetawin. We'll mourn our losses together dear, lady.

 

[kathyinmo]

Well, darn it, Amy! So sorry to hear this. I sure hope whatever it is does not come back tomorrow!

Sorry for your loss, Amy!

 

[Cetawin]

**************Hugs************* Dang it Amy I am so sorry. I wish it had been one of the girls that I am not so fond of....the skittish ones with blah personalities but alas it was one we were all so attached too.

 

[Serrin]

Oh sweetie! I so know how badly you feel!

I cried literally for weeks after the Gimpy was taken from me. She was more precious than gold or gems to me. There will never be another like her anywhere, anytime. Some have come close, but none could really hold a candle to Gimpy in my heart.

She was, beyond a shadow of a doubt, "Mama's Girl"! Hang in there dear. Time does make it better, but it seems to take so dang long! Know that I am here, anytime you want to talk!

 

[Inkheart]

So sorry Amy ! Dang i feel horrible! sudden loss is the worst

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

Amy and LH....so sorry to hear about your girls. I have been EXTREMELY luck this year (as I now have everything crossed...fingers, toes, etc) that I have escaped loss from pedators. I regularly see coyotes (late evenings) but since the chooks are locked up at night I've dodged that bullet at least so far

I have a "pet" question for all of you. Our adopted "can't go in the house" cat from the hunting club is picking up a few ticks. Vet office says there is no effective tick collar for cats. We use Frontline on him regularly, but he still gets a few

Any suggestions??

Thanks