I'm not really sure if you are being sarcastic or not. ??
If not, you might notice that the chicken does not have a head, indicating to me that it doesn't really care anymore what happens to it. It is necessary to hurt the chicken to a certain extent in order to induce the death. I do this humanely, through a small incision into the side of the neck, cutting open the jugular vein. The chicken then bleeds to death. It doesn't seem to hurt them more than any other cut would.
LOVE your response to ashleegrachek! I have just started with chickens for eggs. I don't have my own farm (yet), so have them on a friend's. Don't know how she would feel if I wanted to raise them for meat. Didn't think I'd be able to "do the deed". Watching the vid's, not as bad as I thought. Thanks!
What is the machine called that is removing the feathers? We have begun raising our own chickens for the eggs and meat.I hate the thought of plucking....but do not want to lose the skin by skinning them. Thanks.
The generic term for the machine is a chicken plucker. This one is a tabletop plucker; there is another style called a tub style plucker, search under "featherman". We rented the plucker for $17/day from a local rental yard.
I have found that the scald is the most important part of the process. Too hot and the skin tears, too cold and the feathers are very hard to remove. I did 50 cornish hens sans plucker, and it wasn't too much slower once I got the scald down.
If you have ever eaten chicken, you have caused this same process to occur. The only difference is that you are not willing to acknowledge the less pleasant aspects of food production. If you are a vegetarian, then you are contributing to topsoil reduction, habitat eradication, and pollution due to fertilizer runoff. Your superior attitude is founded on the idea that you are somehow less complicit because you are ignorant of the environmental or moral impact of your food production.
@lcwindram - Hit the nail on the head there ! its to easy to get meat from a clean supermarket which has been put into pretty plastic wrapping - everyone should see how there meat is processed , then you will appreciate your food more
@lcwindram A well-thought out, diplomatic, and eloquent response to the irrational, mindless rant of one who hasn't a clue as to the realities of life. Bravo.
OH MY GOD! Why didn't you kill the chicken before hurting it! You are sick.
ShePIXonline 11 months ago
I'm not really sure if you are being sarcastic or not. ??
If not, you might notice that the chicken does not have a head, indicating to me that it doesn't really care anymore what happens to it. It is necessary to hurt the chicken to a certain extent in order to induce the death. I do this humanely, through a small incision into the side of the neck, cutting open the jugular vein. The chicken then bleeds to death. It doesn't seem to hurt them more than any other cut would.
lcwindram 11 months ago
LOVE your response to ashleegrachek! I have just started with chickens for eggs. I don't have my own farm (yet), so have them on a friend's. Don't know how she would feel if I wanted to raise them for meat. Didn't think I'd be able to "do the deed". Watching the vid's, not as bad as I thought. Thanks!
MotherOfManyHorses 1 year ago
What is the machine called that is removing the feathers? We have begun raising our own chickens for the eggs and meat.I hate the thought of plucking....but do not want to lose the skin by skinning them. Thanks.
arkansashorsetrails 2 years ago
The generic term for the machine is a chicken plucker. This one is a tabletop plucker; there is another style called a tub style plucker, search under "featherman". We rented the plucker for $17/day from a local rental yard.
I have found that the scald is the most important part of the process. Too hot and the skin tears, too cold and the feathers are very hard to remove. I did 50 cornish hens sans plucker, and it wasn't too much slower once I got the scald down.
lcwindram 2 years ago
The commentary is my favorite part of this video... :)
cmubiggestnerd 2 years ago
meaning the commentary within the video, not about the video itself... thanks for recording, it's fascinating!
cmubiggestnerd 2 years ago
this video is sick!how could you do that?!
ashleegrachek 2 years ago
If you have ever eaten chicken, you have caused this same process to occur. The only difference is that you are not willing to acknowledge the less pleasant aspects of food production. If you are a vegetarian, then you are contributing to topsoil reduction, habitat eradication, and pollution due to fertilizer runoff. Your superior attitude is founded on the idea that you are somehow less complicit because you are ignorant of the environmental or moral impact of your food production.
lcwindram 2 years ago 14
That is a great response to the treeple. I will have to use that one myself in the future if you don't mind!
theropingeffect 2 years ago 3
Beautiful response. You should publish that in a magazine! It is what it is, I Love chicken!
Thanks for the video too, I am going self sufficient in two years, looking to gain all the knowledge I can at this time!
mijestic12 2 years ago
I wish I could vote this up a million times. I am so sick of people with this holier than thou attitude.
Zabetheconfused 1 year ago
@lcwindram - Hit the nail on the head there ! its to easy to get meat from a clean supermarket which has been put into pretty plastic wrapping - everyone should see how there meat is processed , then you will appreciate your food more
ozboc 1 year ago
@lcwindram A well-thought out, diplomatic, and eloquent response to the irrational, mindless rant of one who hasn't a clue as to the realities of life. Bravo.
RBNightlinger 8 months ago