Friday, July 3rd, we butchered our chickens. It was very interesting...to say the least! Something I've never done before, but it really wasn't as bad as I imagined. Of course the only thing I really did was pluck the chickens...but that was enough. It was one of the hottest days we've had this summer, 100 degrees, and we had the fire pit burning hot (to use for helping the feathers come out easier). Eric worked hard, he butchered 9 chickens!!
The kids didn't mind watching...to my surprise! I thought they would be grossed out, but they did well. Alemu knew all about it, it was something he remembers doing in Ethiopia. He sure enjoyed the chicken when we cooked it and so did Joanne's Ethiopian kids, they gobbled it up quick.
I'm attaching a video of the butchering of chickens (for those interested in the process)...it may not be suitable for all...kind of graphic! Viewer discretion is advised!!
wow julie!! that would be a little much for me to do...lol...looks like you will have enough chicken to last awhile. yummy!
ReplyDeletewow! your quite the chic!;)
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