How To Process Meat Birds | Cornish Cross Chickens | Heartway Farms | Pastured Poultry Food Shortage

Today we're processing all 79 of our Cornish Cross meat birds. We'll take you through our process, through each station, and all the way to the freezer! Part 2 of Raising Meat Birds, Start to Finish!
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Josh and I (Annie), and our six sweet kids, would like to welcome you to Heartway Farms. Life for us is full of giggles, skinned knees, work, and schooling but we decided life wasn't busy enough so we bought a farm! Yep, we jump in head first from time to time...and we like it that way. We simply want to grow/raise healthy food for our family and we hope to share these blessings with your family as well. As we take on new adventures please join us for the journey!
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00:00 Intro
01:02 Set Up
02:14 Loading up the Birds
04:06 Safety
04:59 Rundown of Each Processing Station
11:43 Advantages of Processing your own Meat Birds
13:23 Station 1: Slitting the throat: using the Kill Cone
17:05 Station 2: Dunking
18:14 Station 3: Plucking
19:07 Station 4: De-gutting
23:37 Station 5: Ice bath
23:47 Anatomy Dissection
27:02 Tips
27:39 Processing all 79 Birds
32:38 Interviews with the team
37:23 Final Inspection
39:05 Station 6: Packaging
41:31 Finished!
42:03 Wrap up Talk
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[@HeartwayFarms]

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[@NK-wg8iy]

I am a Muslim and just stumbled upon here. I really liked this whole clip for all the education it provided. Never heard or saw the cone idea but really liked it. Just for the correct word and pronunciation for slaughtering of the prescribed animals and birds, it is called 'HALAL' pronounced Ha, Laal. ZA,BEE,HA - HA, LAAL both read together is the word for the meat that is slaughtered with the name of God "Allah" taken when the knife is in use to slaughter. Zabeeha is the word for Slaughtered.

[@hassanhammoud2243]

Oh you're most certainly welcome as I said I really enjoyed this video and I stumbled upon it cuz I seen a few other videos but I just seen a comment of somebody else saying that they were Muslim. I too am Muslim as well so being kosher and having the animal being slaughtered Halal is a mandatory practice in Islam and as previously stated in the other individuals post we at the time of slaughtering the animal there is indeed a specific speech coupled with the precise timing simultaneously to render the animal 100% authentically Halal. Besides of it being halal there are just so many benefits of the way you precisely slaughtered the animal. It basically started with how humane the process was from start to finish. I commend you for such great practise.

[@juliebaker6969]

The heart is my favorite part of the chicken, and the liver is my husband's favorite part. That's a butchering day treat as far as we're concerned. 😉

[@normayoung5715]

I love how the children weren’t fearful and helped with every part of the processing, thanks

[@hazelbrungard1623]

The children are to young to Slatter a chicken.

[@BIGBigBoiNICK]

​@hazelbrungard1623 you're to young to comment if you cant spell

[@elariel01]

I think a class like this should be required learning for kids. Even if they chose not to participate they'd still be informed on the whole process and wouldn't grow up with the weird impression of chicken magically appearing in plastic packaging.

[@shannonthompson8448]

I agree 100%! We farm also. Our kiddos don't love processing days, BUT they absolutely know that chicken nuggets and hamburgers start in the backyard, not McDonald's.

[@cathydavis7041]

I agree but some squeamish parent would cry out Animal Cruelty. I grew up near farms and watched chickens being processed.

[@bugs825]

I whole heartedly agree that everyone that eats meat should have to take an animal's life to understand the sacrifice made for our meals.

[@nagycsaba802]

Yes absolutely right and gardening class also😊

[@lodollar23]

Facts

[@chaswarren886]

This is the way America should be. Thanks!

[@KellySandra716]

I can't even begin to express how much I appreciate the education you are providing for these young & adult humans. This is an imperative lesson whether they or their parents shop at a big chain or local butcher market. Something our nation has walked away unfortunately. Thank you

[@goldwingnut1954]

Totally agree! This is one of the best videos that I have seen. And I loved the interviews with the kids. (Maybe the best part!) I struggle a little bit with gutting. I have arthritis in my hands and I don't raise Cornish Cross. So maybe my birds are little tougher because what I've been butchering is just my extra roosters...some of them up to 24 weeks old. I want to get a plucker ASAP...or maybe build one.

[@randallducharme1662]

I have an old school tip taught to me back in high school (88) in my major Poultry Science that is more humane and will help the feathers come of easier. This results in less time in the plucker or less time plucking by hand. First, you will need a 3” poultry sticker knife. Now, before you slit the throat you do the following. 1) While holding the head in your hand gently squeeze the corners of the chickens mouth to open it. 2) Once it is open hold it in the open position. 3) Take your knife and place the tip in the nasal slit in the roof of the mouth at an angle towards the brain. 4) Push the knife into the brain and twist at the same time which will cause the chicken to tense up and then relax. 5) Once the chicken has relaxed (approx. 5 sec) remove knife. 6) Slit throat to bleed out chicken. Puncturing the brain kills them instantly rather than letting them bleed out while alive. Same reason we use a bolt gun on cows. I hope this helps.

[@quietobserver4636]

The reason we kill by bleeding is to remove the blood from the bird. The most efficient way to do this is with the heart still pumping.

[@retard_activated]

@@quietobserver4636 That's incredibly selfish, though. But the mechanics make sense. Exsanguination does not necessarily have to take place while conscious. In fact, many neurological and electrical impulses will persist, even when the brain is irreparably damaged. Personally I felt it was a poor justification in the video - saying to avoid the esophagus because they will panic (okay,like who wouldn't?!) Yet he slowly, painfully SAWS BACK AND FORTH ON THEIR NECKS. So they can STILL BREATHE and be CONSCIOUS during these final painful moments... It's honestly more ethical to just chop. Stress hormones causes vascular tension which actually impedes blood loss... And even though he "acknowledges" this, he also perpetuates it by unnecessarily drawing out a extremely painful process.... He's doing everything exactly right.... But the kill itself. I really felt for those birds... 🥺

[@quietobserver4636]

@@retard_activated How many chickens have you personally processed? I've processed thousands. His only problem is an extremely dull knife and his inexperience. Also, kids should not kill until they know exactly how to do it. When the bird is in the cone for a few seconds, then the artery is cut very quickly, with an extremely sharp knife, and the bird looses consciousness almost instantly. Dont bring your subjective bull crap into a conversation that you know nothing about. The analytics of your statement proves your ignorance regarding the topic.

[@estherukaobasi7556]

You are teaching those kids . They will ever remain grateful to you later in life. Thank you 💓

[@maryschmidt6945]

I Remember those chicken harvesting days. Dad would chop off the head using an axe and a chunk of wood. Then let the chicken flop around on the grass. Dip in hot water, pluck feathers by hand, use blow torch to singe off the pin feathers. Oh, what a awful smell that made!. Then take out the innards. We would keep the heart, gizzard, and liver. Dad would slice the gizzard and use pliers to pull off the inner muscle. We all loved the heart and gizzard and would fight over who got it. Most chickens were cut up for frying. We never did 80 chickens at once. Good job done!

[@kathiecondon9187]

Butcher a chicken and learn anatomy and physiology at the same time. Great teaching moments.

[@SirNomad]

I was just sad that they were throwing away the hearts and livers, since dogs and cats LOVE those!

[@heathertackett7956]

We never harvested that many at a time but I sure do remember chicken days. I preferred chicken day over tomatoe canning day!! Lol

[@cindymoore9380]

I think we all need more farmstead skills important for kids to learn where food comes from.excellant video so glad it popped up I'm new subscriber

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thanks for your support and encouragement!!

[@Goldenbudgetsavings2]

@@HeartwayFarms Where are you guys located are you in Texas or a different state and if you’re in Texas how far are you from Waco

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hello! We are located in Plano, IL

[@Goldenbudgetsavings2]

@@HeartwayFarms I would like to try to come in process a chicken for me is there a way to do that I would like to try it for myself you’re only 15 hours and 17 minutes away from me I’m guessing that means you’re in Iowa

[@TheAguspt]

Do you offer chicken processing clases to general public ? How much would it cost to spend the day w my kid to learn how to process chickens?

[@christopherclayton7390]

What a fantastic video! Extremely informational and i loved watching the kids being involved. Its great seeing them learning a life skill. Thanks for sharing this content.

[@KARENMOYNAGH-jy8je]

Bob Ross is forever missed!! He gave this mom back in the 80s with 4 girls. Bob gave me time out & peace of mind ! So sorry for his loss & his family! I still watch him now & then but it's sad to know he's gone! I'm sure he is still painting somewhere in his Happy Clouds! ❤😊

[@HeartwayFarms]

You may enjoy this channel by our family 😁 youtube.com/@heartwayart?si=M7TzYVvfY37nBSTt

[@Farmerbob843]

I have been butchering for 45 years. I learned some things that I never knew! Thank you :)

[@donnasigrist6790]

Great video, I know there were children cutting the neck but if you have a very sharp knife you don't have to saw back and forth. We just make one sharp quick cut. We use fish fileting knives. It was very hard to watch the sawing. Thank you for the step by step instructions.

[@saraoum91]

You're right, a quick cut is best for the animals too

[@carolehart2424]

Funny I basically mentioned the same thing and then starting reading comments .. the sawing back and forth is not good

[@renee4006]

What size fillet knife do you use? 5” 8.5 “. What’s the best per your experience. Thank you for reading this.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Agree, we have upgraded to much sharper knives 5"-6" professional ones :) thank you for your support, encouragement, and advise... Blessings Y'all!

[@jessicahicks8086]

I agree, we used those same knives, and had one quick cut, no sawing back and forth. A great process to learn though.

[@OurHomeOurLife812]

Great teaching video. These are things we need to learn and seeing the kids eager to get in there and help was awesome!

[@HeartwayFarms]

It was such a fun day! The kids were so excited and eager to jump in.

[@donnaspear8311]

I do not know his name, but the boy with red hair is a working BOSS. He was awesome. Thanks so much for showing the butchering part. I would like to have a closer shot of where to make the cut on the neck. Watched my dad when I was about seven or eight. He used a hatchet and the chicken did dance around without a head. I was peeking around the side of the house to watch him. I believe it's good that you let your children know where their food comes from.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you for your support and encouragement! William is the BOSS ;)

[@timothyyearwood1732]

You drop the ball when didn't tell the temperture of the boling water,process the gigers and feet for them who them.What is the purpose of putting the bird in water after you bag them?

[@kummerhomestead]

Appreciate this educational insight. It's crucial to comprehend and respect the pathway our food travels from the farm right to our tables!

[@ODINS_daughter]

Hard to watch. I felt sick, not going to lie about it. (But, I am always amazed my cousin could process her 50 chickens every year and now I understand a bit about the process!) Much respect.

[@SirNomad]

I imagine that it's something you get used to doing.

[@angelaberni8873]

I strongly believe in a future that's needs less schooling and more survival skills for children. It's absolutely fabulous seeing your children participating.👏👏

[@juliabrown5948]

This is exactly what we're focusing on for our homeschool! I agree completely!

[@Hannah-pc7hg]

Yes. Some real education.

[@johnleonard9395]

So proud of the kids taking part

[@marylee7467]

As a kid growing up in Queens NY the closest thing I'd ever done was going to the poultry farm to pick out our Thanksgiving turkey. But as an adult now living in VA I've come to appreciate the process. I think more people should see this, especially us city kids who usually only have seen chicken in little trays neatly packaged behind a grocery display. I think it's important to know where our food comes from and I love how you respect the chicken right up to the end. Your wonderful teachers too. I recently found your channel and I'm hooked. I do make my own lotions, and some canning but your videos have inspired me to delve in more to being more self reliant in making a home for my husband and myself. Bright Blessings to you all

[@morganbodily5398]

I have pet chickens, that I won’t ever process for food, but I found this video so interesting. You and your husband are so genuine, and are amazing educators. I also appreciate how much love you show the animals, even as you are processing them. This was a wonderful video, thank you for sharing!

[@jamesclaire115]

We also use a water bath and we do not have a plucker. We heat water over a small fire, often in a large tin can that holds about 5 gallons or 20 litters. We pluck just a few chickens at a time. We put the intestines into a compost pile if the neighbors do not take the intestines and clean the intestines out for their meal. We save the heart and livers in our small freezer. The neighbors love the feet. The neighbors often help me out for the chance to eat the intestines, lungs and feet. Native or free range chickens have a better flavor, but they require steel teeth to chew them. The cage raised chickens do not have the same flavor but the cage raised chickens are much more tender. Our usual chickens are raised less than 45 days and dress out at just over a kilo, (2.2 pounds). We raise our birds to dress out about 4 pounds or more. Thanks for a great video. We will be trying the cones soon. Be blessed..

[@SirNomad]

Ever try brining or sous vide to soften up those tough chickens?

[@jamesclaire115]

In The Philippines we collect the blood of the animals at slaughter. We collect the blood in a pan. We add a little vinegar or salt to the pan before we collect the blood. We often add clean intestines to the blood. We cook the blood with the salt and vinegar until until the blood thickens. We add garlic to the blood on occasion we add cleaned intestines to the blood before the it thickens. We also add bay leaves and a few hot peppers to taste. This may sound gross but rge dish is actually very tasty. We use all types of blood, such as pork, chicken, quail and duck. You can also add onions that are minced or very finely chipped.Herbs can be added to taste. Be blessed...

[@amandaforeman2626]

Great way to add iron to your diet :) I use my blood to Fertilize my garden !

[@blackcitroenlove]

I do one VERY fast cut and the head comes off. If need be, use boxcutters. They are super sharp and there is no pain there.

[@patriciahobbs6243]

The white things that you said were kidneys are actually from a male chicken. We called them “the boys” the kidneys are red and are in the back by the lungs. Great video!

[@jessicajackson1973]

Thank you! I was like "ummm" lol Yep, little testicles, definitely not kidneys.

[@HeartwayFarms]

👍

[@moosehead4497]

yeah kidneys are red thats why they called kidney beans kidney beans

[@ebhendricks]

literally read the comments just to see if anybody pointed this out.

[@jasonbsssett6169]

Just came across y'all. Great American folk. I'm a native troll. 100 miles south of the bridge. Salty and offensive here. Keep up the good fight

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Hi Jason! Welcome to the channel!!!! We appreciate the salty, sir! Carry on!

[@tsitratoh]

4:23 too many parents don't understand how important it is to say this! Like, they're kids, they grow up understanding that someone being loud or blunt with them means that they're in trouble, they don't understand that people are just trying to keep them safe.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Yes, truth delivered in love and directly is necessary at the right time and application. Blessings and thank you for your support and observations! Please don't forget to hit that subscribe button ✅

[@1revdes]

Hi Des here uk brilliant just what I needed thankyou also for including chi also for your attitude giving God the Glory ❤

[@denisewilson8367]

I'm surprised that youtube didn't demonitize your video. All the other channels had to remove their videos. But your friends & family did a great job showing the steps.

[@jamiedossantosxo]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. We have 7 out of 12 chicken, from a kindergarten egg hatching experiment, that turned out to be roosters. They are all leghorns. Some of them are quite aggressive. I can't wait to put your techniques to GREAT use. Once again THANK YOU!

[@HeartwayFarms]

Wonderful! Thank you for your support and encouragement!!!

[@marywalker2896]

At first I thought I am not gonna watch .not a vegan but then I got into it. Learned something new .I remember my mamaw telling me about how she used to have to kill chickens and all she had to do to make them into fryers for Sunday dinners .wow what a lot of work .great teaching ..

[@rwjingo4955]

Loved the video! I haven't butchered chickens in years and even at that, I was a lowly plucker. My heart hurt a little when you said you didn't save the liver, gizzard or hearts though. We love fried livers, and use them with the gizzards and hearts in dressing at Thanksgiving,and on occasion, as fish bait.

[@soozeesg]

Memories of my child hood! Chicken butchering day was always fun for us. I definitely remember the smell!

[@cowgirljones35]

Absolutely 💯 love the younger kids getting involved into how from start to finish the Chickens 🐔 become supper 🍽 you all are amazing teachers and I wish there were more folks like you. God Bless you all

[@tagabukid10]

I love watching kids learn how to butcher and clean the birds. I learned how to butcher and clean birds with my bare hands. When i was young. 💜💜💜

[@lpnurse1]

Ty for the video you made it so easy to understand and made me realize if those little ones can do it so can I ….. loved the new knowledge.

[@edefyinggravity]

I really appreciate that you showed the full process. It's not pleasant, but it's reality. Reminded me of working on my great grandparents' land. I was 4 when I processed my first chicken. My grandfather didn't want me to be involved. He said that it wasn't proper for a little girl, but my nana said that women need to be able to do more than just cook the chickens. It was one of the most empowering experiences of my life.

[@aguipad572]

Wow... this is how i like to teach my students.... teaching them with life skills than theory...

[@bravegirlarise7672]

This was so helpful! Watching kids get involved definitely have me more confidence in doing this someday.

[@jackieburnett6881]

Great teaching video!

[@pem1091]

Oh My Gosh!! What a great instructional video. Josh, you are a great teacher...Honestly...I think the time it added to the processing was worth it (for me : ) } and having a "Live" audience to interact with, Q and A, and guide (literally) was exceptional. Can't recommend to my vegan friends, : { , however.

[@sharon-905]

Hi Heartway Farms, just found you guys a couple of days ago. I have to say that you have the best (that I've seen so far, including Mr. Joel S) chx processing video--and trust me i've watched MANY. We started out by helping another homesteading family near us as a tutorial. We did 250 birds in a day!! Not the norm, and that was for their family of 11. Then we did our own the next year, a trial run of 15 cornish cross. Hand plucked and dull knives--not a pretty sight. This year we did 30, just three of us on deck to do the job. We purchased one of those feather pluckers you put on the drill, it was okay, but considering the investment of a drum plucker as we want to double our batch next year. You guys are great teachers, so patient and so thorough. I learn new tips every time I watch a processing vid. From you guys there were a few, but really liked the idea of adding dish soap to the scalding pot AND using trash cans for chill tanks, oh AND the 4 buckets for kill cones. Brilliant. Keep up the good work and may God bless you and your family.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Such kind words and high compliments! How very blessed we are to hear this! Thanks for the encouragement and support!!!

[@amandaforeman2626]

That trash can as a chill tank is brilliant ! We use coolers !

[@alaynewinters7744]

The vegans just threw a soy bean tantrum. Excellent instructional video!

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed the video!!!

[@SSAPAC]

As a city boy I enjoyed this. Highly educational and realistic. Most places glamourize the process and this is raw and natural. I want to try this one day and have a truly fresh bird.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you for your honesty and encouragement! Your observations are appreciated, we are happy that this was respectful and informative for you!

[@tammygagnon996]

Awsome video. Thank you so much. I wish I could help. This is so important for kids to see.

[@Isadaya-]

Love how brave your kids are I do all the process except cutting the neck. I'm such a scaredy cat.

[@HeartwayFarms]

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[@kimsmith4686]

You should be proud of everything you made it was clean professional and informed by your family,but your man l love who he is to your process great job

[@katlynncloud1579]

Kid in the white hat is a natural .

[@rbljackson]

That was a good video explaining the whole process. With all the kids its definitely a challenge, but a good life lesson for them. The young lady in the plad and grey doing the jobs barefoot s a superstar. And the other girl Marie (i think was her name) was also very helpful and knowledgeable. She was working with the kids and helping out at all the different stations. Very well done!

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you for your support and encouragement! Your observations and comments are appreciated!

[@hellojrod]

Wow, I love how they aren't sugar coating anything. Good exposure to the new generation.

[@teresasugden466]

Our kids helped us butcher. It's a great learning process.

[@rebekahreid4993]

Thank you for sharing this. It was great to see all of the young ones learning and getting right in there doing it. 👏

[@Willbesure]

💙👍👍👍 Im from Saudi Arabia and I love see big family like what we do here . Big fans of the father and mother they are the reason for this great family 👍👍👍💙

[@ebony5766]

These are great learning videos and seeing family, friends and neighbour's working together. You are very blessed.

[@SurrealNotion]

Great Job guys! It great to see a family working together to feed themselves and others as well. Thanks for everything y'all went through and showed us.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you for your support and encouragement! Blessings!!

[@user-oe9xe5ev8ymazen]

A wonderful family, well done father and mother

[@karenlayton6162]

What a great teaching video. Great job. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@steveo_o6707]

We processed 7 roosters last weekend, we had to order some new knives because the cheaps ones we had don't cut it... literally! Also, sharpen after every cut and I found it easier to pull some feathers at the neck line... it's hard cutting through feathers.. I love the idea about putting some compost under the kill cones.

[@brendagervais5566]

Wow! Excellent teaching and having all the kiddos hands on was absolutely amazing. So appreciate your share from a-z.

[@lorettalori8113]

I really love to.see how the kids are willing and learning. Needs more.stuff like this for the kids now.a days.

[@Zumbagirl517]

YES YES YES! Super nanny Jo Frost would be so proud of the kids!

[@pakviroti3616]

This is exactly what people need to see and learn. Your FOOD does NOT come from the grocery store.

[@Hannah-pc7hg]

It should never be there either. Everyone should do things like thus themselves. ☺️

[@kellyandsam07]

Fantastic to include the kids! Life value right there.

[@thisslightlysweetlife3402]

I love all of the real time facial expressions from both the reluctant and the fascinated. LOL. This is a great video. Anyone who eats chicken should know how they get their food even if they never plan to process themselves.

[@rostamr4096]

I am so impressed with how thoughtful you guys did this. I eat meat and love animals so, I am hypocritic in that sense. Yet, I respect how you all went about this. Thank you for doing it in the most humane way possible.

[@erinheuton8024]

It's so nice seeing the kids so willing to help! you are great teachers! THANK YOU :)

[@preparedteacher7260]

I love how almost every video your son is in flip flops.. that's a kid after my own heart.. :)

[@aladawnjohnson9838]

Heck I learned a lot Thank you for teaching. God bless you all

[@shannonthompson8448]

Another helpful tip that we use, is do NOT give them their last supper or breakfast. We start first thing in the morning so they're not too hungry too long. We have less mess with full crops, and less poo mess.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Yes, we are currently fasting our batch of birds now in preparation for tomorrow :) Thank you and blessings!!!

[@Waltuh22232]

love the kitty cat making the rounds for lungs and hearts in the time lapses lol

[@thefreese1]

It warms my heart to see these kids in action... not squeamish... just getting after it .. One pointer I can give is this ... If you cup the chickens head , covering its eyes , a chicken's natural reaction to dark is calming .. that's why in the processing plants they go through a dark hallway first before anything else .. But when you home process your chickens you can actually keep you hand over their eyes until they are done twitching... Personally, I wait until the the cockrell feathers relax . That's my que to let go ... Thanks for the video. Probably the most educational video for young people yet and while I know all this already I had to keep watching it to see how the kids were doing..

[@HeartwayFarms]

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[@localRoamer867]

awesome, responsible kids!

[@thenannywoodforest98]

This was like a modern day Waltons video. Thank you!!

[@rebeccagrider7359]

Thank you for honest process, and honest product review.

[@thehilltophomestead8249]

Loved this - thank you for sharing!

[@nelsoncarnahan5528]

Nice job with the video (we always used one specific knife for neck only and did it with one swipe...something to look into) also we always have a hose running water in the barrels at the bottom pushing the warmer water out ...nice trick for vacuum sealing bags (wish I Knew that one 500,000 chicken ago) Keep up with the videos (lots of educational information for all ages)

[@L85S87C90]

Our meat birds will be processed in about 2 weeks, and your video shows the care, respect, and appreciation for the animals entrusted to your care for as long as they live. We treat ours the same way, giving them the very best chicken lives we can for as long as they're alive. Your kids may not realize it now, but one day they will appreciate the loving way you taught them to respect and value every single animal you raise.

[@shelleylard2399]

Great to have clear instruction! Some parts were hard to hear with the kids being so excited. Very cool to have them learn at a young age.

[@Acedog-vq2ph]

I grew up on a tree farm with a few animals; pigs, chickens, cow, horse and a large garden. I’m much older now, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I just caught this one recently. I was surprised that you did not fast the chickens before processing them. That avoids some of the mess. Josh’s anatomy lesson was interesting and important. Blessings!

[@sarahmiller4069]

Yes this information was really good to get thanks guys

[@lmfarms4611]

Thank you so much for teaching every one.

[@dixieerickson1906]

Thank you for excellent teaching

[@user-uc7us1is4r]

This is my first year raising meet birds today's the first time I'll be dispatching and processing then thanks for the information

[@susanjones2276]

City girl here... This was very interesting and informative. Not something I could ever do! Mama... I gave that same dress!

[@jbk1022]

Thank you for the video. When I was about 6/7 years old, I helped my great uncle butcher and process a chicken for dinner. I couldn’t remember everything we did / how we did (gutting the bird). This video helped to remind me how to do everything.

[@hbnpiano]

Loved this! Brought back fond memories of processing chickens with my family and grandparents. You had a great set-up! I have a chronic illness now, and can't do all the things I want to. But I was given some good days this fall and canned pear sauce with my husband🙂. I am enjoying all your videos! I especially loved all the learning and teaching going on in this video, and the kids all involved like my sister and I were! We helped with processing cows, pigs, rabbits, and one time a moose!

[@darylmorse7337]

Smart cats. Hanging out by the buckets for the missed shots. Lol

[@jennyd5364]

New subscriber here :) I was a little squeamish watching the sawing, but I enjoyed the step by step video and appreciate your patience to teach the young ones the process. I loved seeing their curious brains taking it all in. The hardest part for me is hoping the animals don't suffer or feel any pain, so I appreciate the respect you show them. Do your kids ever have issues getting attached to the animals they raise? I feel like I'd never bring myself to finish out their purpose and end up in a hoarding situation, but I'm also torn because it's known that large productions chains don't really treat animals humanely. I'd rather know I personally gave them kindness from start to finish, and gratitude for what they provide. I wish my dad had passed down his skills as an archery hunter, to learn early on that harvesting your own meat is not a bad thing. I think kids come around to learning this process much easier than adults. Love the videos. Thank you for sharing your world with us!

[@Spaughshalfacrehomestead]

This is the BEST processing video I have seen yet ! I can’t wait to do my Own next year ! I felt like I was there with you guys ! Thanks for this video !!! Awesome ! I’ll be subbing 👍🏻

[@garagestory]

Fascinating how-to! Thanks for taking the time to make it. BTW, congratulations on hitting 2k subs!!! Great job!

[@HeartwayFarms]

Thank you!!

[@ljmproductions1]

Love what you're doing on your channel Mr. Story! Subscribed!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Thank you!

[@603ginob]

Dude, I love the budget kill cones

[@paulaelves5179]

i didnt think i could watch,,but i found it fascinating,and the explaining was easy to follow,i think i could actually do this if i had to xx

[@DocKingliveshere]

Loved seeing the kids involved. Reminds me of some of my childhood in Mississippi. Thanks for the video.

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

I found this because I'm processing 20 tomorrow, but stayed and saw the awesome thing you have done. Brought the kids into it as an educational event... OUTSTANDING!!! Michigan here as well, Cadillac/Kingsley area

[@pennypedersen6205]

This wasn't the way we Learned to kill and clean Chickens and Turkeys. What a Eye Opener. The Kids are were open to what was going on and interested in how, what parts were and how they were worked 😊. Yes what a Class that would be to have open to them and Grown Up too !! 😊

[@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224]

Great narration! I've done 100s of chickens but never really have dissected as much as you all did for the kids. Very interesting

[@pete7894]

This was real good and very helpful video, Thanks

[@pattythompson8344]

I have done my share of butchering chickens. I think everyone know to Process their food. Thanks for sharing

[@galinakaralash2643]

Thank you very much for the video for your lessons very helpful