The Poultry Keeper

NannyP

My Shetland Cockerels will be for the pot soon. What should I do with them in the weeks leading up to this event?
Confused

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

Feed them lots of corn and acv twice daily for 10 days before you do it Wink

NannyP · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:18 pm Post subject:

I was also thinking of restricting them for a week, to increase the effect of more calories. It sounds so calous Confused

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

I have also been told that if you take their water away for the three days prior and replace it with milk....that the fat is supposed to break down better and the meat is more tender. Sort of the same idea as veal.

debcat · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:33 pm Post subject:

loads of corn
I know some people pen them
Not heard the milk one, but avc is supposed to be good

Knobby · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:03 pm Post subject:

Lots of cuddles !! Sad

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

NannyP · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:23 pm Post subject:

For NannyP cos the chickens will not need them as much, cos they won't know Wink

Aussie Chick · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:43 pm Post subject:

Will you be able to do it.....you know, the horrible deed??

Knobby · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:47 pm Post subject:

Cuddle them b4 they "go" Sad

Bhindi · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:53 pm Post subject:

Knobby,,, your such a softy..... good on you. (sorry Nannyp not trying to make you feel guilty..much. ) Laughing

NannyP · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 8:31 pm Post subject:

I have someone who will do the deed for me, thank goodness. I really couldn't do it myself Confused

mojo · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:05 am Post subject: hi

from mojo the murderer......for 1 week afore .........restrict movement.ie in cat box........feed ad lib maize and corn....stop 48 hours before deadly deed...........milk till 48 hours before then water ........acv not needed as it takes at least 48 hours to be absorbed and go to work..............after deadly dead plunge into very hot water and pluck from feet to throat................hang for 24 hours ( or clean immediately) clean and draw then ........cook and ENJOY..... and yes i am a carnivore.....................mojo.....each to their own thing

NannyP · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:37 pm Post subject:

Bendix01 · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:57 am Post subject:

I am currently convincing the OH that we should get one for the xmas table. She is coming round to the ides. Slowly slowly catchy monkey,(or hen as it is).