Here are two unlucky birds awaiting their fate at the door of the chicken coup.We decided that along with 25 layers we would get 25 roasters as well when we ordered our chickens for the year from McMurry's Hatchery. All 50 of them came in this tiny little box in the mail and have now grown to be full sized birds ready for the ax in just under 12 weeks.
By the end of the 12 weeks our count of 25 roasters was down to 19 due to mysterious disappearance. We think either a neighborhood dog was coming over and picking them off or a very brave fox was venturing out in the daytime and snatching himself a fine meal.
This is the first unlucky soul to lose his head. Kendall thought it was funny to pretend he was talking with the chickens beak that was still moving just after being butchered.
Poor guy, he got too crazy and lost his head.
This is Evan's first exposure to the brutalities of farm life. Like many of his first experiences, he slept right through it.
Draining the blood. Aren't they big??? We decided to skin all the chickens rather than boiling and plucking them. Wow, is that the way to go!! It is so easy. You can do a whole bird from butcher to pan in probably less than 10 minutes when you get really good. Plus with these Organic beauties, the taste is so good that you don't really need the skin and you save on fat which is the best of both worlds.
This is Evan enjoying the shade offered by his little tent. It was such a beautiful day that it was great to get him outside. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Elkins.
We couldn't have picked a nicer spot to do the job. The mountain was beautiful and the air was crisp. Mom, Dad and Kendall are busy working while I get the easy job of caring for the baby and taking pics. How sweet is life!
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