Slaughtering methods...

[evergreen1]

where are the two you did today? are you referring to some pictures?

 

[Habibs Hens]

i always slit with a knife so the hart pump the blood out

plus if the blood does not fully drain the meat is red and not really good for you and doesnt have a great taste

 

[WinklerFarms]

Have done both and it doesn't seem to matter too much. We like the lopping because they don't thrash as long. We have butchered and sold 300 this year and have not had a single complaint about off tasting or bloody chicken. So until I see a real reason to change in my own experience, not what others tell me, I will remain to do things in the manner I believe is best.

 

[Yukonchick]

 

[Yukonchick]

Ya i don't think theres any difference and probably more humane, the way you guys do it.

 

[triplepurpose]

You might check this out:
http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Butchering-Killing.html

Note also the English Method which I don't believe anyone mentioned here yet which is my personal preference as it's quick but tidy.

 

[smilingcat]

Slitting the throat is safer than the old axe and wood block method. Someone suggested de-braining to go with it and maybe it is more humane than just slitting the jugular. But the birds go unconsicious so fast that it seems redundant to jab a sharp knife into the back of the brain.

 

[Yukonchick]

Ya, i agree. A hatchet is all you need though if your going to cut the head off. An axe is too heavy an not nessesary, i think. I'm slicing the throats. gotta do the rest this Saturday.

 

[clucky3255]

I'm a danger to myself with an axe or loppers, so I always cut with a knife. I get a good final result, but more importantly, I don't lose any fingers.

good idea! LOL

 

[clucky3255]

You might check this out:
http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Butchering-Killing.html

Note also the English Method which I don't believe anyone mentioned here yet which is my personal preference as it's quick but tidy.

what is the english method sky the chicken man?