What made you happy today?

[Jenbirdee]

Just keep scrolling. Butchering is a very large part of raising chickens for a lot of people. Obviously not for you, but I'm not sure it warranted a comment saying it made you sady

I know I know I have even done it many years ago in California with our turkeys but I didnt expect to see/hear about guts etc on a 'what made you happy today' thread, really, I think butcher day is a sad day for all involved, in general

 

[muddy75]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-that-are-good-to-eat-5.1552496/post-26252344
This week’s counting contest!

 

[Isadora]

I know I know I have even done it many years ago in California with our turkeys but I didnt expect to see/hear about guts etc on a 'what made you happy today' thread, really, I think butcher day is a sad day for all involved, in general

I understand. But I also know Becky and that she's been looking forward to learn how to butcher for a long time. What makes one person happy doesn't necessarily make another person happy.

 

[tripletfeb]

It is finished. But question for anyone that has butchered, is it normal that there were feathers under the skin? And when I popped them, it was like oily feathers that came out? They were all over his body, wherever a feather shaft was. And we couldn't find the crop to remove it so we assumed it came out with the guts

Ok, so I legit posted this in the wrong thread. My apologies

Awesome! And yes that is normal on darker colored breeds. I equate that final plucking with popping blackheads

Thanks!

so you are saying that what made you happy today is that the butchering is finished? Im sorry but seeing the pics and hearing about it actually made me sad today. I know its a part of life and the food chain etc but seeing it ona 'what made you happy ' thread was unfortunate

Again, wrong thread, sorry it upset you. But like was said, it's a part of chicken keeping

 

[tripletfeb]

I understand. But I also know Becky and that she's been looking forward to learn how to butcher for a long time. What makes one person happy doesn't necessarily make another person happy.

Thanks Isa!

 

[sourland]

It is finished. But question for anyone that has butchered, is it normal that there were feathers under the skin? And when I popped them, it was like oily feathers that came out? They were all over his body, wherever a feather shaft was. And we couldn't find the crop to remove it so we assumed it came out with the guts

Well done - no apologies needed. Pin/blood feathers tend to leave 'residue'.

 

[Nyhillbillies]

What made me Happy today:
1. We had a Bible study with my mom in SC using Wire (like skype, only secure)
2. Cleaned the coop today, receiving happy clucks
3. The chickens free ranged today (better eggs) and stayed close to home

(Simple pleasures)

 

[muddy75]

Ok, so I legit posted this in the wrong thread. My apologies

Thanks!

Again, wrong thread, sorry it upset you. But like was said, it's a part of chicken keeping

Things tend to get crazy around here…..I rarely know which thread I’m posting to

 

[tripletfeb]

Well done - no apologies needed. Pin/blood feathers tend to leave 'residue'.

Thanks Sour

 

[Nabiki]

I finished in the bathroom, got my teeth brushed and got back into the greenhouse before it started to pour.