S1E35 What Equipment Do You NEED To Butcher Chickens?
Channel: The Homestead Journey
Date: 2020-06-29

A couple of weeks ago, I posted pictures of our poultry processing equipment and setup to our social media accounts.  And I received a lot of questions as a result.  And I realized that I didn't really talk much about poultry processing during our series on raising chickens.  So. on this episode, I rectify that oversight.  I share with you the gear we use; what I like about it and what I don't like about it.  But, more importantly, I give my opinions and thoughts about how to go about building out a poultry processing setup.  Because, let's fact it; most people can't afford to or don't want to buy all of this gear at one wack.  

Here are the links to the gear that I talk about.  Remember, the Amazon links are affiliate links and so we make a small commission off of those sales.  It's a great way for you to support the show if you're feeling so inclined.

Crate:
https://amzn.to/3e37xci
Kill Cones:
Medium: https://www.coopsnmore.com/Medium_restraining_processing_killing_cone_poultry_p/1617.htm
Large: https://www.coopsnmore.com/Large_restraining_processing_killing_cone_poultry_p/1618.htm
Scalder:
https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productinfo.a5w?prodID=ELS2
https://amzn.to/3d3v0si
Whiz-Bang Plucker:
https://www.planetwhizbang.com/poultry-processing
Eviscerating Knife:
https://amzn.to/2At6pjI
Butchering Apron:
https://amzn.to/37uWVjP
Eviscerating Table:
https://amzn.to/3fjq2sY
Chill Tank:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAypHN6HlTy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Bagging Stand:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0dENTnY0j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Poultry Shrink Bags:
https://www.poultryshrinkbags.com/chicken-shrink-bags
Cooler:
https://amzn.to/2MUBW0x

Enjoy!!

Brian

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We are a small family farmstead in upstate NY.  We raise American Guinea Hogs, meat "mutt" rabbits and a variety of heritage chickens.  We also have started raising Cornish Cross broilers.

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