Why do people keep Heads & Legs

[silkiechicken]

Chicken feet taste good. That's why we keep them.

 

[Clay Valley Farmer]

Just had a thought, we eat the wings. Sales go pretty well at bars along with beers, so why not feet?

Just a little crunch batter and some hot sauce.

 

[kingdr85]

In the Dominican Republic (and other carribean islands) they actually eat the feet and neck. There isnt much meat on them but they eat it all!

 

[malignstar]

I keep the heads and feet for my dogs. The feet have glucosamine and chondroiten in them... Good for the hips!

 

[Mervin]

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My cousin has 7 roos he wants to be rid of. It might have to be wing night at Willies, sort of.

 

[jaku]

The feet are really good for making stock- they're full of connective tissue and collagen that turns to gelatin and makes for thick stock.

 

[eKo_birdies]

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X2!

my dogs take the necks/heads and feet and stash 'em all over the property (

terriers

). i'll randomly see them with one when we haven't butchered too recently at all... yuck!

talk about aging your meat!

 

[Chick Charm]

I have relatives that eat chicken feet and make broth out of whatever is leftover (bones and YES chicken FEET). I still find it a bit odd. Can't bring myself to eat chicken feet though I guess I should try making my own broth with the feet in it as well. As far as the head. That's gross! ha ha

 

[Tala]

Heads and feet also make good dog food (we rawfeed) but I sometimes keep a couple of the feet back for my stock like everyone else has mentioned.
My dog Dusti is also known for "aging" her meat a little bit especially when it comes to the heads, but I think it's about 3 days tops

 

[UrbanChick101]

Never!! More power to the rest of you ~ I am so happy that you have the best broth around. I think I'll stick to my plain jane broth using, the leg portions.