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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Stereo on January 16, 2014, 03:44:46 pm

Title: Small breeds - meat
Post by: Stereo on January 16, 2014, 03:44:46 pm

I've got some CLB, leghorn and other small cockerels that need to go at the moment. The whole plucking thing is a bit tedious and I'm wondering if it's worth it on a small bird. Is there really anything on the legs / wings? Would it be better just to do them like a pigeon and bucher out the breast meat. Would save a whole load of time. They haven't cost much to raise as they don't seem to eat anything despite having plenty of feed on offer.

Title: Re: Small breeds - meat
Post by: Fowlman on January 16, 2014, 04:10:27 pm

Legs and breast if you feel they wouldn't make a good roasting bird. Much easier and your not wasting the bird if it has to go anyway.

Title: Re: Small breeds - meat
Post by: Bodger on January 16, 2014, 05:20:41 pm

I'd skin them.

Title: Re: Small breeds - meat
Post by: Stereo on January 16, 2014, 07:41:12 pm

Yeah, I've been watching some vids on skinning. A lot quicker, then take off the breast and legs if any good. Saves plucking and drawing which are the hardest bits.

Title: Re: Small breeds - meat
Post by: Clarebelle on January 16, 2014, 07:56:15 pm

i always skin my quail. i plucked the first few bur soon got too frustrated!