We processed for the first time!

[Yardbirds286]

It was not as bad as I thought. The end result was a 4lb 8oz beautiful chicken. The thing that was hard was cutting the vein in the neck. I was surprised at how much pressure needs to be applied. Brand new knives from MM too.

 

[JulieNKC]

 

[journey11]

Oh yes, a good sharp knife makes all the difference. Once they're dead, it's just meat. Congrats, glad you had a positive first experience.

 

[codymax2]

Wooo hooo! You'll definately have a newfound respect for where meat comes from. And the best part is DARN THEY ARE TASTY!!!

 

[NightCode]

yesterday was my first butcher also. the hardest part was the first cut. after that it like the last person said its just meat.

 

[PotterWatch]

Congrats on your first processing. The first cut is definitely the most difficult. We use either a razor blade or scalpel for those cuts, nothing else seems to do the job fast enough.

 

[jenny_kap]

i'm very glad for you

. you will see how good the taste is

.

 

[Yardbirds286]

Thank you for such warm replies. I have to say this is the best chicken noodle soup I think I have tasted. The broth is out of this world! I will try a razor blade next time. We currently have another batch of 12 Cornish X's in the brooder who are two weeks old. This guy was given to me by a lady who bought chicks and realized she had a Cornish on her hands. I feel more confident now after having processed him. Good luck to everyone raising meaties this year!

 

[lebentier]

i want to learn but i kinda feel like i need to take a class.

 

[silkiechicken]

A trick with the knife ting is to make sure you are not trying to cut through any feathers. Feathers are tough so make sure you are only cutting against skin.