I'm holding a class for processing (butchering) poultry on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm. We're located in Gilbert, near Baseline and Greenfield. If you're interested, here's the information:
The class 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/
I hope to see you there!
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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!