Who gets the alcohol, you or the bird?

[weaveagarden]

So I heard from a friend that an old time farmer that she knows says she uses plenty of alcohol to get her chickens drunk before butchering. What do you think?

I have been planning to find a way to give thanks for the birds sacrafice, but I had been thinking a ceremony or something akin to those practiced by native americans in past generations.

But the alcohol doesn't sound like such a bad idea. I am just not sure if I should share it, or drink it myself. Being of northern european decent, I am pretty sure my ancestors would have included some wine, or at least some beer in any ceremony that they were a part of.

 

[trilyn]

That's an interesting concept. I think I'd take a swig and give the birds the axe!

Edited to say-I'm not making light of your dilemma, sometimes I can't help myself! Hope you find an answer that suits your needs.

 

[weaveagarden]

By the way, while this is an easy one to get a chuckle out of, I am very serious about whether you experienced butchers think it would help to relax the birds. I had heard relaxed bird = more tender meat.

My mom also has a story as a girl of her chickens high on fermented corn mash.

 

[TipsyDog]

How do you get the chickens to drink alcohol? I wouldn't think they would like it. If you tell me they do, then that's it, I'm locking up my beer stash so they can't get to it!

 

[weaveagarden]

True Trilyn.

At the very least it may help the butchering go down for me. While I feel a responsibility to be a part of the full journey, I am not looking forward to the actual act.

 

[weaveagarden]

I figured corn mash made from beer with a bourbon kicker seemed like a good idea. Maybe a short fast and then that on the morning before d-day.....

For a good beer they might just learn to pick a lock.

 

[redhen]

Well, the birds should get it first. Because well...you know why.

Then if there is any left over you get it.

 

[TipsyDog]

Quote:
This puts a whole new take on beer marinated BBQ chicken!!!

 

[redhen]

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This puts a whole new take on beer marinated BBQ chicken!!!

And beer-can chicken.

 

[weaveagarden]

Wow who knew??? This could be an effort toward humanity and efficiency too. I guess in way they would be pre-"baked" too.

(I cackle myself up)