Myke Russel and Kathryn Cody, owners of November’s Harvest Farm in Limington, preparing for a chicken processing workshop at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s eighth annual Farm and Homestead Day in Unity. | Photo by Sam Schipani If you want to raise birds for meat, backyard chicken
Follow along on meat chicken processing day. Raising and butchering our own chickens isn't the easiest way to get good meat, but it is healthy and safe.
After a few rounds of processing chickens at home on our homestead, our formerly suburban family shares everything we’ve learned to get you fully ready for processing day.
Learning how to process a chicken is a valuable skill to have. With a little preplanning and preparation, you’ll be able to master this skill.
Learn how to butcher a chicken so you can have food for you and your family this year. Basic tools for your own backyard processing day.
After a few rounds of processing chickens at home on our homestead, our formerly suburban family shares everything we’ve learned to get you fully ready for processing day.
After a few rounds of processing chickens at home on our homestead, our formerly suburban family shares everything we’ve learned to get you fully ready for processing day.
Killing, Plucking, Eviscerating and Cutting Up Your Chicken [IMG] First, catch yourself a chicken! [IMG] Next, put your chicken in your killing...
Inside: How to hatch your very own baby chicks at home using an incubator. It's one of the most magical things you'll ever see. First, I'll show you an overview of the process, and then we'll deep-dive into each aspect of it step-by-step. There are DIYers, and then there's you. You don't just want to
Learn how to butcher chickens from your backyard for meat consumption. The step-by-step photos will guide you through.
Learn how to butcher a chicken so you can have food for you and your family this year. Basic tools for your own backyard processing day.
In order to safely integrate new chicks into an old flock of chickens, there are a few things to keep in mind so the process goes smoothly.
Having an efficient chicken processing set up is key to a successful butchering day! Here is how we set up our processing equipment.
Learning how to process a chicken is a valuable skill to have. With a little preplanning and preparation, you’ll be able to master this skill.
You’ve decided to raise and process your own meat chickens. Be prepared with this guide to all the poultry processing equipment needed.
Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum), is a succulent perennial with excellent cold hardiness. Learn how to grow this drought-tolerant plant.
Join Nicole and Will from The Vogl Homestead Farm LLC as they discuss the Vogl farm, raising chickens on pasture, and how to process chickens.
Transform your backyard into a thriving and sustainable source of meat with my comprehensive guide on successfully raising meat chickens! Discover the art of raising backyard chickens, a cost-effective and rewarding venture that not only saves money but also provides a sustainable meat source. From essential frugal living tips to insights on meat bird care and chicken processing, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering the entire process. Dive into the world of frugal and sustainable living, and embark on a journey to successfully raise meat chickens for a fulfilling and economically savvy experience. Your guide to poultry farming awaits!
The dream is sustainability. And as an urban farmer, raising meat chickens is one of the most sustainable things you could do, but also one of the most
So you’re chickens are losing their feathers? Don’t worry, they are molting. Read on to find out how to help them and get their feathers back.
This checklist includes all of the must have items to process chickens at home, as well as a few items to make life easier!
We have been doing chicken butchering with our friends for a few years now. While we don't have any magic formula, I want to share what we do to make it easier.
Cornish Cross chickens are the most common breed of chicken for meat production. Let me show you how to raise Cornish Cross chickens for meat.
Learning how to quickly and effectively dispatch a chicken is the first hurdle to overcome when processing chickens, but we show you how!
