How to Butcher Chickens- Streamlined Simple Method- No Extra Hands Needed

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2022
  • You CAN butcher your own chickens, make your process easy and fast with this simple streamlined method!
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Комментарии • 401

  • @david_fl507
    @david_fl507 Месяц назад +80

    videos like this should be MANDATORY in all schools, in place of all the 'stuff' they are teaching our children these days.

    • @lowespringacres7838
      @lowespringacres7838 Месяц назад +5

      That's why I home schooled mine. 😊

    • @david_fl507
      @david_fl507 Месяц назад +5

      @@lowespringacres7838 you made the right decision. it blows my mind the things that are being FORCED into k-12 these days. and the parents are vilified when they speak up. and i remember a certain "sleepy" guy identifying parents like this as domestic t e rr o r i s t s. just WOW! T24!

    • @gadiantonx8474
      @gadiantonx8474 Месяц назад +3

      how can ya make good slaves of em if ya teach em stuff like where food comes from

    • @lynnladnier6510
      @lynnladnier6510 Месяц назад +2

      100%

    • @judithcoloma613
      @judithcoloma613 17 дней назад +1

      Kids need to know where their food comes from.

  • @jamesswick7534
    @jamesswick7534 2 месяца назад +63

    This is what youtube used to be and should still be. Great information. It's a shame they make certain vital parts be cut out.

    • @davidtunstill5483
      @davidtunstill5483 Месяц назад +1

      😂😂😂 I'm watching this on RUclips

    • @susanmcconnell6041
      @susanmcconnell6041 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@davidtunstill5483 But they kick you off if you show certain things, or demonetize you.

  • @user-gu9gi3yp2r
    @user-gu9gi3yp2r 2 месяца назад +48

    I love how the child is in the background just chatting away! Teach em young where the food really comes from!❤

  • @user-ly7np5rm5c
    @user-ly7np5rm5c Месяц назад +37

    My grandpa butchered his own meats BUT yes he cared for them & taught us to respect the animals and the process.

    • @kizziah7777
      @kizziah7777 Месяц назад +2

      You actually kill them at 6-8 weeks? I thought they supposed to live out half their natural life before they were killed.

    • @desertmulehunter
      @desertmulehunter 26 дней назад

      ​@@kizziah7777 well you thought wrong.

  • @rockysan
    @rockysan 2 месяца назад +35

    Dispatching and cleaning chickens was my chore when I was a kid. I haven’t done this in decades. Thanks for reminding me that this is a skill I still need to have.

  • @kennethnegaard7599
    @kennethnegaard7599 2 месяца назад +30

    You are a fantastic teacher. Patient, through and not rushed. Way to go Sister.

  • @janicebattle6456
    @janicebattle6456 2 месяца назад +18

    I am a 72-year-old Aussie woman and when I was young we always processed our own chickens and I have a very vivid memory of the smell from the scalding. There was no getting out of helping. The cones are a better idea than Grandad laying the chook (Aussie slang for chicken) on the block and cutting the heads of. I also vividly remember the chook who ran around the yard with no head. My aunt had a farm in the Riverina district of NSW and she would get an order for chickens I remember my mum helping her and the mess we had. She would normally do it on her own, and keeping the water up to temp was a feat for her. She would do ten to twelve each time. Your method is truly streamlined and so clean. Wish you were a neighbour I would certainly be ordering from you.

    • @susanmcconnell6041
      @susanmcconnell6041 Месяц назад +5

      I'm 71, and your experience sounds like my own. I'm from Michigan, USA. We were raised very humbly, being very poor, and if we didnt raise it or grow it, we didnt eat. My Dad was an country minister, and raised us 9 kids. We were rich in faith and belief in God!! Be blessed!!

  • @Chickenmom777
    @Chickenmom777 10 месяцев назад +121

    New subscriber here. I love the way you give glory to the Lord for your chickens. Your amazing thank you for this video

  • @perryblack448
    @perryblack448 2 месяца назад +17

    You could do a knife handling/sharpening class for all the newbies here!! Great video.

  • @1gr8lpta
    @1gr8lpta 3 месяца назад +28

    I have been contemplating butchering my own chickens. My husband works too and I have been trying to take on more responsibility for the farm. I have never seen anyone to this on their own. I love the assembly line Idea even if I do have help seems more efficient and less time. Thank you so much. Just happened upon this video and so glad I did. God Bless you and all your endeavors. By the way You Chicken cow is so beautiful

  • @truthseeker9688
    @truthseeker9688 2 месяца назад +12

    Thank you for showing us the real nitty gritty of farm life.

  • @user-cu5sc5wy6c
    @user-cu5sc5wy6c 2 месяца назад +9

    We did our first 2 doz late last summer and have another 2 doz 3 weeks old. Its not for everyone, but apparently, it is for us. They are terrific tasting and it helps knowing what they were fed and how nice a life they had.

  • @pamelahinkle6030
    @pamelahinkle6030 2 месяца назад +16

    Love those Chicken hearts Gizzards

  • @qkranarchist3015
    @qkranarchist3015 3 месяца назад +25

    What a fantastic tutorial. My Grandma processes her own chickens and I wanted to do it more like her and the family. This is perfect. I'm a new fan and follower just from this. Thank you.

  • @lindamckeller3990
    @lindamckeller3990 2 месяца назад +13

    Saw you first time today but I’ll be back! I never had a plucker. That’s great! Such a good job & giving glory to God. ❤😊

  • @cindinesler6605
    @cindinesler6605 4 месяца назад +19

    I just found your channel. I hit subscribe immediately 😄 I wish I were closer to help you and learn to harvest my own chickens. I offer around here to help on our local chicken pages. I don’t want any of their harvest. I just want to learn, hands on. No one ever has taken me up on my offer. 😓 I love that you give glory to the Lord for blessing you. 🙏❤️

    • @the1plantguy
      @the1plantguy 2 месяца назад

      Where are you located?

    • @marilynweber7957
      @marilynweber7957 2 месяца назад +1

      How sad - we have had several people and groups come learn how when we lived in KY and they left with chickens because it is fair - all the work they put in when we are doing 50 to 100 chickens in a few hours . . .

  • @foxecarpentress4964
    @foxecarpentress4964 2 месяца назад +11

    Much Respect!!!
    First time I have seen this done.
    That is a true ART and you gave them the Love of Jesus on their way out, giving their lives for others. ❤

  • @janniegann2668
    @janniegann2668 3 месяца назад +15

    Thanks for sharing.I live on a farm in alabama we do what what we gotta. Thank God we're strong minded women

    • @blessedwithtruth105
      @blessedwithtruth105 2 месяца назад +1

      Some of us still cry everytime...thankful greatful and it still hard to kill something you've loved, fed and raised daily....
      I'm 56 I never have gotten used to doing this...

  • @n.a.garciafamily
    @n.a.garciafamily 2 месяца назад +8

    This is my chicken cow ❤🐄
    Your teaching spirit is a gift from our Father. 😊 I wish we lived by you!

  • @markkillingsworth6044
    @markkillingsworth6044 3 месяца назад +12

    Thanks Megan, I really appreciate you showing us city folks how to dress a chicken!

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 2 месяца назад +1

      I think that's called undressing. 😊

  • @deliaquested7123
    @deliaquested7123 4 месяца назад +27

    Best step by step I’ve seen!

  • @caseyscarrotpatch
    @caseyscarrotpatch 3 месяца назад +14

    I wish I could find a local farmer that would sell chickens like you do. They are amazing!! Great video!!❤

  • @user-ly7np5rm5c
    @user-ly7np5rm5c Месяц назад +8

    New subscriber here from "So. California" really liked your show reminds me of my grandparents here L.A. harvesting chickens, goats, hogs, turkey meat. Keep up the good work & may the goodness of God continue to be upon you.

  • @live4truthIAM
    @live4truthIAM 2 месяца назад +6

    Great video. Very detailed. Not butchered chickens yet but Working up my bravery to do it as I watch more videos on how to. 64 years old, just started my own Homestead 5 years ago, now have 40 hens and 28 goats, and do I mostly by myself, but since hamstring injury I have helper 2 hours a day. I also have full Time job. I remember when i was a kid playing at gran mothers and seeing headless chickens hanging on close line. Freaked me out, and granny said, OH, you weren't supposed to see that. Lol.

  • @mousemeat1352
    @mousemeat1352 3 месяца назад +13

    Fantastic video, had no clue to processing, kudos to you and your family for making my chicken meals possible. Process was humane, clean and efficient. Thank you.

  • @shellymcgrew4412
    @shellymcgrew4412 2 месяца назад +7

    Nice real people video. Wish we lived close by!❤🐔

  • @barbaramccune9383
    @barbaramccune9383 4 месяца назад +11

    Thank a bunch I have raised meat birds and processed them you made this look so easy

  • @lucindasutt7365
    @lucindasutt7365 4 месяца назад +9

    Very interesting and I appreciate your extra time today to film and work too.

  • @NikkijsNWA
    @NikkijsNWA 3 месяца назад +9

    I have watched a lot of these videos, this is the BEST processing video I have seen!!!

  • @user-by1fr1yk7d
    @user-by1fr1yk7d 2 месяца назад +2

    We butchered 10 chickens today. It was only our 2nd time to do it, so I got on here to watch you. They are already cooled off, vacuum sealed, and in the freezer! Thank you for the review.

  • @queen.mama.slots.5977
    @queen.mama.slots.5977 26 дней назад +1

    Loved it , I’m a hunter and I fish ! I’ve put up my own chicken 🍗 there’s no better taste. 🙏 ❤ Thank you for sharing your process. All the Glory be to God.

  • @5022freedom
    @5022freedom Месяц назад +1

    Woman of the year award goes to you! Awesome

  • @cathymccall9846
    @cathymccall9846 3 месяца назад +8

    I've been pondering this for a while now. It's basically just me and a couple of grand boys ...maybe...that could/would help. This tutorial with your purposeful & intentional demeanor toward your birds and the process has helped tremendously. Now I just have to raise the birds and aquire equipment. It's all a noble investment. TY!

    • @TrueGritAppalachianWays
      @TrueGritAppalachianWays  3 месяца назад

      You can do it!

    • @marilynweber7957
      @marilynweber7957 2 месяца назад

      If you have the cones - a 55 gallon bucket cut so the bottom gets the blood and a board goes across the top to hold the cone over the barrel (cut it vertically leaving about 1 foot on the bottom to catch everything) , if you have a big pot full of water over a camp stove and a thermometer, sharp knives, a cooler, a table, you can do it without a lot of cash outlay - we did for many years and sold our turkeys and chickens. We now have the scalder but have never used it because it is 220 and we did use the plucker - but the protected button broke and it still needs fixed but we use it anway - just doesn't stay on without holding it in. The broilers really have few feathers and they come off so easy compared to dual purpose breeds in my opinion.

  • @judithcoloma613
    @judithcoloma613 17 дней назад

    Remember, most of our grandmas did this with a wood fire and a big kettle. My mamma used to dip hers in hot water and wax to feather chickens. That was supposed to make the chickens easier to pluck. This was before Meagan's gizmo.
    I'm having fun watching your vlog.

  • @OurSmallTownLife
    @OurSmallTownLife Год назад +9

    Not that you need anyone to tell you buuut... great job! 😊

  • @sandan2358
    @sandan2358 Месяц назад

    I used to help my Grandma process some of her chickens back in the 60’s. You never forget that smell. 😉 Your set up is amazing!

  • @ThoreausRegret70
    @ThoreausRegret70 26 дней назад

    We butchered our chickens in our back yard. That plucker is amazing. Never heard of such a thing. What a handy thing!!

  • @Lena-qb1zd
    @Lena-qb1zd 2 месяца назад +4

    Good Job👍Thanks for all the tips!!next time save the liver, put it in some milk for a few hours, throw away milk, fry onions and the liver, poor in cream spices soya sauce - delicious 😋😋😋 Love from Lena Sweden

  • @sherrypuckett6686
    @sherrypuckett6686 4 месяца назад +5

    Thank you for this film i use to help my mom when i was a kid i grew up on the farm now back on a small farm getting ready to start with chickens again so thank you for the re teach

  • @daughterofthemosthighgod863
    @daughterofthemosthighgod863 2 месяца назад +3

    I can’t believe you did all that by yourself 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @saintsinner7565
    @saintsinner7565 Месяц назад

    Nothing better than living off the land
    Much love from Europe

  • @stacytate6865
    @stacytate6865 3 месяца назад +12

    Subscribed because you have the same morals I do about my birds. They get to live a good normal life right up to the minute. Its emotionally hard for me to do mine, but it such a blessing to feed your own family.

  • @KittyMama61
    @KittyMama61 2 месяца назад +1

    There was never a dull moment around my house growing up. On Chicken Butchering Day, my dad would hold up one of the chickens and yell for my aunt to come out of the house. She'd freak out and run back inside. We kids were responsible for chasing and bringing back the headless clothesline chickens when they ran to the lot next door. SMH, lol.

  • @PatriotPal
    @PatriotPal 2 месяца назад +4

    So glad to find you! Love your heart and method! God is pleased!!!

  • @apizzicato
    @apizzicato Год назад +6

    I wish I had seen this sooner! I have 14 roosters! You’re about 10 miles away!

  • @ka6148
    @ka6148 3 месяца назад +4

    Been doin chicken butchering for years
    Love the leg tuck

  • @terrifiorelli9819
    @terrifiorelli9819 2 месяца назад +3

    This is the most informative video I have seen. Thank you for showing the process. Beautiful chickens.

  • @whoaracehorse670
    @whoaracehorse670 Год назад +9

    Like a boss! Great job!!

  • @philliplittle2916
    @philliplittle2916 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved your video I've harvested a lot of chickens in my 64 years of life I will say that your method is very impressive and you're right there's nothing better than a homegrown chicken fresh pasture-raised I used to finish mine on sweet corn but I couldn't sell because of the Corn bore used to say it was turning edible into a non-edible

  • @robynchote3208
    @robynchote3208 4 месяца назад +8

    She’s the most amazing lady Iv ever seen. Loving all your videos. 🙋‍♀️texas

  • @michellestoppa6162
    @michellestoppa6162 3 месяца назад +5

    Awesome video really super appreciate it. Thank you for teaching us the skills that you have. God bless.

  • @HELENGodLoves
    @HELENGodLoves 2 месяца назад +2

    I want the chicken necks for my East Coast Blue Crabbing 😂
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🎉🎉🎉

  • @robinwillis7203
    @robinwillis7203 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for taking us along on this journey . Enjoyed spending time with you . God bless you , your family and your homestead.

  • @lancelineberry4335
    @lancelineberry4335 Год назад +3

    Nothing like homegrown fresh chicken. I grew up on my grandparents farm and we had free-range guinea and chickens. Grandma would bait and catch them, butcher and cook them the same day. You have got it down to a science with that equipment since you do so many per year. Great informative video...thanks for sharing.

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 Месяц назад +1

    New subscriber. I get it!! I just cant believe your doing 100 by yourself! If l wasn't in Scottsdale AZ, I'd be right next to you helping. God bless you and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi ☦️ in Scottsdale and Eucharistic Minister. 🙏🏻

  • @ThomasMcDaniels-bg4le
    @ThomasMcDaniels-bg4le 24 дня назад

    I'm from Arkansas I love the way you talk God bless you

  • @davidmack4495
    @davidmack4495 Месяц назад

    love this.....this is so foreign to me...I was raised in an LA suburb, but my parents were country folk back in the 1930's and 40's..

  • @David-rq2cq
    @David-rq2cq 9 дней назад +1

    You are amazing. Love your video and what a strong lady you are. Inspiring out here in California

  • @hilltophomeplace6802
    @hilltophomeplace6802 Год назад

    Great video Meagan. This kind of video helps so many people. Appreciate it! 👍

  • @homesteadingonpurpose
    @homesteadingonpurpose Месяц назад +1

    This was an awesome video. I am encouraged. Usually we process 50 a day and it's so much work, I like that you have it set up like that so someone like myself could do 5 or 10 a day solo.

  • @metoo2254
    @metoo2254 3 месяца назад +2

    You are a blessing, thankyou for all you do. ❤

  • @llm4132
    @llm4132 Год назад +2

    I don’t have chickens and don’t plan to get any, but this was so interesting. I had never seen those two pieces of equipment before. That plucker is amazing.

  • @beckypeak9373
    @beckypeak9373 3 месяца назад +2

    You are awesome😊 I was blessed with a gentleman for my girls, I am so excited ❤

  • @jackjordan7691
    @jackjordan7691 Месяц назад +1

    That's amazing, I have never seen a plucking machine! That is much easier. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bethgiesey9405
    @bethgiesey9405 Месяц назад

    If i lived closer to you i would definitely help you with chickens. As a kid, we did chickens on my grandmas farm. I think it is a relaxing process. She complimented me on how clean my chicken was. She marked that chicken & we had a special supper. I was only 7 years old. Thank you for sharing

  • @lynnladnier6510
    @lynnladnier6510 Месяц назад

    Very thankful to have come across this video !!! It is so good and done in such away to not be overwhelming but natural !!! I wish I lived closer (lower Alabama) so that I could come by and learn first hand !!! After seeing this video I am no longer fearful of the butchering process !!! Thank you and God bless 😊

  • @deenichols491
    @deenichols491 3 месяца назад +1

    So glad i found your videos today....great work .

  • @MaryCatherinevJ
    @MaryCatherinevJ Месяц назад

    Thank you for this very informative demonstration of the homesteader's processing of chickens, Megan! I have new appreciation for the work and the process. God bless you for your willing to share part of your life work with us.

  • @waitingformygroom6916
    @waitingformygroom6916 4 месяца назад +2

    Loved this video, thank you for showing us how it is done!

  • @paccur1252
    @paccur1252 Год назад +3

    Thank you.. l now live off grid, since my husband passed away, and trying to learn all aspects of surviving and growing, breeding all your food and the butchering is part of eating meat.. l appreciate your help and advice in this area but sadly I am in Australia, otherwise I would willingly come over and help and learn..

  • @brianconway3448
    @brianconway3448 3 месяца назад +2

    Great job! Thanks for showing me how its done😊

  • @lindaharrison780
    @lindaharrison780 Год назад +3

    Great video. I learned a lot. keep them coming.

  • @jeannemyers489
    @jeannemyers489 Месяц назад

    Excellent teaching video! Thank you. Your tips are going to make my chicken butchering go so much faster. ❤

  • @Nana-zi9xq
    @Nana-zi9xq 3 месяца назад +2

    Excellent video. Much simpler than how I was taught.

  • @user-br2bf1hl6n
    @user-br2bf1hl6n 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for the lesson Meagan. Best wishes, D

  • @marthaholcomb8148
    @marthaholcomb8148 Месяц назад

    I'm glad you respect life, and understand that this is indeed the way the Lord expects us to raise and dispatch. I know there is a difference, home raised and butchered are always better.❤❤❤,

  • @delinasantana9650
    @delinasantana9650 3 месяца назад +2

    I appreciate your videos I find them very educational thank you for sharing

  • @davidballantine4781
    @davidballantine4781 2 месяца назад +1

    Great tutorial. We save the livers and hearts also, my daughter loves them, chicken steak she calls them. Usually we eat them on processing day, so fresh. Thanks again, great work

  • @intothenight9256
    @intothenight9256 11 дней назад

    Terrific video on butchering our own chickens! Thank you! 👍🏼

  • @donaldwells2102
    @donaldwells2102 Год назад +1

    Megan you have got a great set up for processing the chickens. Next time I get to many roosters running around, instead of selling or giving them away, I'll know exactly what to do with them.Thanks Megan and you all have a Good Evening 🙂.

  • @lizmiller2341
    @lizmiller2341 Месяц назад

    Wow!! Impressive so much information. Thank you for the step-by-step instructions.

  • @paoemantega8793
    @paoemantega8793 2 месяца назад

    Great presentation, clear and steady. Bless you and thank you for sharing.

  • @katrinagarland5219
    @katrinagarland5219 2 месяца назад

    Excellent training video on processing chickens... thanks so much!

  • @iktr109
    @iktr109 Год назад +2

    Thanks for this video! It’s very helpful.

  • @Lou.B
    @Lou.B 4 месяца назад +2

    Good lesson!

  • @pegicruz902
    @pegicruz902 Месяц назад

    Excellent learning video! Thank you!

  • @toriwolf5978
    @toriwolf5978 Месяц назад

    Wow nice setup wish I would have had that when I did chickens years ago ! Thanks for sharing ….

  • @ll1833
    @ll1833 4 месяца назад +3

    She has the cutest voice

  • @tmcgee1614
    @tmcgee1614 2 месяца назад

    Loved this video. You made it look so easy. Thank you for posting.

  • @cheryllamb8831
    @cheryllamb8831 4 месяца назад +1

    New subscriber! I like how down to earth you are & thank you for the tutorial. Blessings

  • @sscfc1
    @sscfc1 Месяц назад

    Excellent work mate ❤

  • @lionelthompson9916
    @lionelthompson9916 2 месяца назад

    Thank you that was awesome I appreciate you teaching us that I'm fixing to start keeping Chickens myself

  • @gloriahubbard7060
    @gloriahubbard7060 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for the info.

  • @cathyrhodes9157
    @cathyrhodes9157 4 месяца назад +9

    Question- why do you throw away the liver? Very nice video,great instruction 👏🏼

  • @reginacelia8966
    @reginacelia8966 2 месяца назад

    You are a great teacher! Thanks for a wonderful video I enjoyed this! The plucker was my favorite…

  • @deborahcornell5304
    @deborahcornell5304 Месяц назад

    Thank you, have a great day. I do wish I was closer, I would sure show up to help and learn.

  • @rogerdivdis7277
    @rogerdivdis7277 Месяц назад

    Thank you for the Knowledge!

  • @marysidle5132
    @marysidle5132 2 месяца назад

    Loved this share. Thank you so much! Trying to gather as much knowledge and approaches as possible so I may be proficient at this task. So glad I found your channel. GOD bless

  • @hn5312
    @hn5312 Месяц назад

    Happy life !!! Happy family!!

  • @theimperfectpantry5936
    @theimperfectpantry5936 3 месяца назад +1

    So very helpful. Thank you.