Butchering birds

Posted by Sheri Schmeckpeper on August 29, 2011 at 9:23am

We're planning to butcher some ducks and turkeys in the near future.

Would anyone who's thinking about raising birds for food like to join us to learn about it before doing it themselves?  This is the hardest part of the process, and experiencing gentle kills and proper processing can make a big difference.

 

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  • Sheri Schmeckpeper October 3, 2011 at 9:31am

    Just an update:

    We're in the process of building an automated plucking machine (aka: Whizbang chicken plucker). We'll start class with hand plucking simply for the experience, but we'll get most of the work done by the machine.  After class, we'll give a little tour of our hydroponics setup for those who are interested.

    If you want to come, but aren't sure if you'll be able to make it, please sign up anyway and let us know that you're a "maybe." Doing so lets us plan supplies in advance and I'll be able to send you any updated information.

    http://supurbanfarm.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/class-registration/

    Thanks!

    • Lisette Volkmar > Sheri Schmeckpeper October 5, 2011 at 10:16am

      Folks,

       

      Could I get a ride with someone who is going to this?  My cross streets are Hardy and University in Tempe.

       

      Thank you in advance,

      Lisette

  • Sheri Schmeckpeper September 28, 2011 at 12:24pm

    I'm back! We've had enough interest in this here and elsewhere that I'm making this event into a class! Here's the scoop:

     

    The class will be held on October 16 (Sunday) at 2pm.
    We will cover the process of terminating, plucking and evisceration (gutting) poultry. We'll be processing about a dozen ducks. You’ll get to experience all processing steps yourself, according to your comfort level. You'll also get a workbook (the SupUrban Farm & Garden Poultry Processing Workbook) so you can take notes and take home the information that will help you when you're ready to process your own birds. I'm asking $10. for the class. To sign up for it, please go to this page:  http://supurbanfarm.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/class-registration/

    Let me know if you have any questions!

  • Sheri Schmeckpeper September 12, 2011 at 3:49pm
    It looks like we have quite a group interested in this! We have a number of ducks we'll be processing around the middle of October. I'll post again as the time comes closer and the dates are firmed up. In the meantime, we're considering building an automated plucker, since plucking is the second worst part of the job. :)
  • Treasa September 11, 2011 at 9:04pm
    Have you done this processing yet.  I am interested
    • Sheri Schmeckpeper > Treasa September 12, 2011 at 3:50pm

      We have not. Keep subscribed to this thread and I'll keep it updated as the time nears.

       

  • hl walker September 5, 2011 at 7:16pm
    Yes, I would like to join you.  Thanks!
  • Brady Fulton August 30, 2011 at 6:23am
    I'd like to learn.
  • MariaInWPhx August 29, 2011 at 7:03pm
    I'd be interested as well.
  • Erin August 29, 2011 at 3:58pm
    Yes, I'd love to take part.  Thanks for the invitation.
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