First Time Butchering 94 Pasture Raised Chickens - Couple Raises over 500 pounds of food

[@brentprosser7293]

I spent many days watching and listening to my grandmother clean chickens and chop them up while she sang. She used to sing a song about, what she called the "tonky" bone. She was referring to the tail bone. She would leave it on the thighs because it tasted so good when fried. People in my area used to refer to chicken as "gospel bird." They referred to it as that because the preachers would eat dinner with a different family each Sunday and everyone always served fried chicken. The old folks had some interesting sayings and funny stories. When my grandmother was setting her will in order, she asked me what I wanted. I was the first grandchild, so she let me pick first. I told her I just wanted her cast iron cookware. She just laughed. She taught me to cook in those pans and she had them well over 50 years. You could fry anything in those pans and it would be delicious. So, not that she is gone, any time I cook in those pans, I get to enjoy those memories.

[@LomthunziJere]

Watching from Zambia. You're really an expert at what you do. We done. We keep a lot of what you're throw away, including organ meats, feet and carcas.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you for the kind words! We saved the feet, heads and necks for stock. The liver, kidneys and heart we give to the dog cause she loves it. We also used the carcasses for stock as well.

[@13deke]

I just started watching your channel and I gotta say, I love to see what ya'll are doing as a team. Really informative about carving the bird while also using ALL the parts. Can't wait to see more from your journey.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@tonto6917]

outstanding fella love your content from scotland love to you and your beautiful family.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you!

[@graveexplorations]

You have skilled hands, Adam! Fascinating to watch this process, thank you for sharing!

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you!

[@WilliamLighthall]

Excellent job Adam!

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you!

[@wickedfinger]

Tip = If you want them to be nicely yellow, feed them only corn for the last week (ground - it must be ground), they are much finer and clean themselves well of all the food they ate until then! I have many years of experience in this! 😊

[@CatheyJenkins]

Well done for your achievement better then shop bought xx 😊

[@debbietrebilcoe9441]

You explained everything really well.I enjoy your videos.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you and glad you enjoy them!

[@Tony-Inglima]

Amazing how fast they grew in a short time! Great video. I learned a lot about carving a chicken..

[@TriStarHomestead]

They really do grow fast. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donweeks5290]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you!

[@juliusinglima5152]

Great and informative video Adam. You're a real pro at everything you do.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thank you! I try!

[@SifiFan]

Wow.

[@BretBailey-q1n]

What brand of knife are you using?

[@TriStarHomestead]

Victorinox

[@caseyarmstrong7064]

Awesome videos guys. Looking forward to watching you and your family grow. And all the projects. Would the chicken tender be similar to the fillet mignon in beef or the a tenderloin in pork?

[@TriStarHomestead]

I guess in comparison to those with flavor, yes the tender would be the equivalent. But the tender is on the breast side not the backbone side.

[@caseyarmstrong7064]

@@TriStarHomestead yes, understood. Thank you

[@brianvigeant2372]

Not video related but, what are y’all’s plans for developing an income for your homestead? I am trying to find multiple income sources for when we start our homestead. And great video

[@jerrycopley9325]

Very nice way of showing process !! btw your wish list link doesn't work Christmas is coming :)

[@TriStarHomestead]

Thanks for the heads up. Not sure why it hasn’t been working. I’ll check it out.

[@moniquetannour4990]

I’m ok with the edited version 😅

[@TriStarHomestead]

LOL!