what to do with hens who stop laying.

[Dennis A]

Canning is great, but let the meat rest in the fridge for a day for the best outcome. I have had mixed results before doing this.
Dennis

 

[ShadyHoller]

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Yes, pressure canning will definitely make even the toughest meat tender. By that same reasoning, if you are looking to eat the meat sooner rather than later, pressure cooking does the same magic on tough old birds as pressure canning.

I also like to can small jars of gizzards and hearts. Heat them in the frying pan, dash of salt and hot sauce, and it's scrumptious.

 

[ColbyNTX]

Most hens stop or really slow down this time of year because the days are getting shorter. If you wand them to lay year round then you need to rig a light on a timer and give them about 3 hours of extra light each day. Old birds make great chicken and dumplings! I have about 30 laying hens and I get 1-3 eggs a day right now.

 

[jasonm11]

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[knjinnm]

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So how did you feed her to scavengers?

 

[Salt and Light]

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Threw her over the fence

 

[Beekissed]

Works that way here too!