[manian]

we're umming and arrring whether to have our done by someoone elos or do them ourselves.
£5 is the general price for kill pluck and dress

[cuckoo]

http://www.hsa.org.uk/Publications.htm

Link to the "practical slaughter of poultry - guidance for small producers" published by Human e Slaughter Association available for only £2!

[TheCaptain]

did my first one this morning, last years were all done at the place we got them from but sheer logistics has got in the way this year.

You don't need much more force than used on a cockeral as I found this morning when I used a little bit too much...
 

[SteveHants]

When I have done em, they have been hung up by the feet using a lop of twine (its easy to hold it in one hand whilst you catch the bird when you get the knack) and then as soon as you hang em, they lift their head, which you hit with a small axehandle or similar, cut em to bleed and rip into those primaries whilst it is still warm (you may need pliers).

[smithshillfarm]

Anyone in the Oxfordshire area want to lend a hand?! Seen a few awful videos on you tube and i'm now nervous! Glad its not me thats doing the deed - I'll just stick to plucking!!!

[princesspiggy]

whats the best length of time to hang?
and what exactly do u keep back for giblets. usually our dogs eat them but a friend had requested them this year so want to get it right.
are heart and liver kept separate from giblets?
thankyou, we are starting saturday i think !