Shrink Bags

[Lexiluke]

I already know that most people get their bags from Cornerstone Farm but I was wondering if the shrink bags on Ebay would serve the same purpose. I converted their thickness and compared it to Cornerstones and they are thinner but I wonder if they would still work and freeze well. The cost for the bags is much more reasonable. I am not trying to shortcut on quality but I was just wondering if anyone else has experimented with these bags and if so, what are your recommendations. My meaties are still only two weeks old so I have a little time to decide what to purchase. Thanks in advance.

 

[Lexiluke]

Can anyone help me out with this?

 

[wsmoak]

I'm not sure there's enough information in your post for people to help. Which eBay bags are you talking about?

I found Cornerstone here, I assume that's what you're comparing to... http://www.cornerstone-farm.com/equipment/poultry-packaging/shrink-bag

FWIW, I got my shrink bags from: http://poultryshrinkbags.blogspot.com/ .

-Wendy

 

[Lexiluke]

I am sorry for any confusion. Here is a link to the bags I was thinking about ordering. http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-9-x14-Sh...163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bfe0e3bb They are somewhat thinner but I am not sure if they would perform somewhat similar. The cost of these vs. the cost of Cornerstone or the link you provided are so much less. I am assuming this is a hoax or at least something not worth preserving my hard work,but I thought I would ask. This is my first round with meat birds and I am truly at the novice stage. I am an active hunter and have processed many ducks and partridge but have always just breasted them out and vacuum packed them. I am very interested in the shrink packaging and am hoping that the experts in this forum can shed a little light on these.

 

[lynn1961]

http://poultryshrinkbags.blogspot.com/ . Is also where I bought mine, the ebay ones not so great. But the ones I bought of poultry shrink bags work like a charm. Bought 200 of them to use for the chickens, cut up turkey, beef and veggies from the garden. I think I spent about 75.00 $ on that many, with free shipping.

 

[Lexiluke]

Well, I decided on Cornerstone Farm. Ordered last Friday and received them on Wednesday. Now for my X's to grow a little more. Thanks for the advice.

 

[goldnchocolate]

FWIW, I got my shrink bags from: http://poultryshrinkbags.blogspot.com/ .

-Wendy

They have a wonderful picture tutorial on how to shrink wrap the birds.

 

[GaJohnson350]

Has anyone used vacuum seal bags? I by the cheap ones when I can but I have never vacuumed sealed a chicken in them. I am just wondering if it is cheap enough and if they will even fit in the bags.

 

[wsmoak]

Has anyone used vacuum seal bags? I by the cheap ones when I can but I have never vacuumed sealed a chicken in them. I am just wondering if it is cheap enough and if they will even fit in the bags.

I have a Foodsaver and have vacuum sealed some parts, but not whole birds. The vacuum bags are meant to come out fairly flat, so a bunch of leg/thigh quarters fit nicely, but a full breast not so much. Probably split breasts would do fine, but I haven't figured out how to do those yet. (I think I need a different knife...)

-Wendy

 

[bwmichaud]

You can get the good ones at www.nadyaspoultry.com

High quality bags at better prices than the other guys. People may tell you otherwise but they are wrong. See for yourself.