The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 That sounds gorgeous Peter It always looks better when you've finished boning it and have all the odds and ends tucked in Don't worry, you weren't responsible - I think all of the groups over-ran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Luckily Jude had some mature meat birds that they could use... and a naughty cockerel, who had pecked yard staff once too often! ... Rosie watched the despatching (she's seen me doing it before anyhow) and wants to have a go herself next time. The cockerel was huge! There were 3 of us plucking him I thought Rosie was really good and I wouldn't have been brave enough to do it that young (and she can make a better cuppa than me ) I didn't connect you were there Peter, which course were you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Claret, I have two table birds ready to go if Rosie wants to have a go, they are big and quite heavy but because they are so big they give minimal fuss when doing the deed, give me a shout if you want a go - you can take it home after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I didn't connect you were there Peter, which course were you on? I was on the 12 noon slot, although we didn't finish until 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I didn't connect you were there Peter, which course were you on? I was on the 12 noon slot, although we didn't finish until 3... I probably spoke to you then just didn't realise, if there are any photos I'll probably recognise you. Glad you had a good day, it seems most people did. My mom still isn't convinced about raising them in the garden because they'll be too much like pets. Mom said someone at work will have all the giblets and bones for her cat, and the same lady has chickens and when they die she minces them up for the cats so it doesn't go to waste I wouldnt be able to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The cockerel was huge! There were 3 of us plucking him I thought Rosie was really good and I wouldn't have been brave enough to do it that young (and she can make a better cuppa than me ) It truly WAS enormous! Thanks, I will tell her that Lewis - she did a good job with the teas and stuff on the day... in between wearing a kitten around her neck Claret, I have two table birds ready to go if Rosie wants to have a go, they are big and quite heavy but because they are so big they give minimal fuss when doing the deed, give me a shout if you want a go - you can take it home after! Thanks for the offer Tasha - we still 'owe' a visit to your place! I'll have to get in touch about when though, as we're really busy at the moment. I didn't connect you were there Peter, which course were you on? I was on the 12 noon slot, although we didn't finish until 3... I have trouble putting faces to names Peter, but good that you enjoyed the cooked result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 The cockerel was huge! There were 3 of us plucking him I thought Rosie was really good and I wouldn't have been brave enough to do it that young (and she can make a better cuppa than me ) It truly WAS enormous! Thanks, I will tell her that Lewis - she did a good job with the teas and stuff on the day... in between wearing a kitten around her neck Not a chicken round her neck! :lol: If I wasn't allergic to cats I'd want that ginger one! ... it wouldn't stop me, I stroke them anyway and I think I'm growing out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No! That misunderstanding was funny, wasn't it? Both those kittens are seriously cuddlable, aren't they? Shame the gelding is a bit big to snuggle up to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Rosie was brilliant! She found my car keys for me AND brought my camera case to the pub.....as well as making me a cuppa Off to gut the chicken in a mo....Compostgirl wants to watch... she enjoyed the sausages and the boned chicken yesterday..and wants us to keep some meat birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 next on your list of things to find time for then! Thanks re Rosie; I have her well trained! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 next on your list of things to find time for then! Thanks re Rosie; I have her well trained! Hmmm I need to clone myself, I think!! naughty Ginger hen spotted I had a bag of mealworms in my pocket just now and when I bent down to stroke her she pulled the bag out and ran off with it, scattering mealworms all around... it was actually rather funny to see....a Benny Hill chase scene with all the other hens legging it after her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 hysterical! They are so cheeky, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I had a great time on the course. I glad they didn't give me that massive cockerel, the guy asked if I wanted to swap. I said 'no thanks'. It was alot easier than i thought but I cheated when I got to the boning and I jointed it. I'm having the breasts tonight. It was lovely meeting some of you. I wish that I could have met more of you at the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ahhh, so it was you who I remembered jointing their chook; I was trying to remember who it was. Nice to meet you Claire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hello Claire ( Tidygirluk) waves we talked about Dorkings? Legbar eggs due out tomorrow! some sounds heard in the egg today when I tapped and listened i wish I had just jointed mine, my back is still hurting from bending over to do the boning... Gutted chook I killed, this afternoon...Compostgirl VERY interested in "the innerds" so we had a quick anatomy lesson... before she went to eat her ( chicken from Sat) tea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 It must be their age compostwoman Rosie always wants to inspect the guts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 So..its a 8/9 year old thing? Cg is nearly 9.... going on 14 I think She wanted to wash out the intestines to make sausage casings...I told her thats what sausages are encased in ( from pigs etc...) and she said she would make thin sausages from the chook ones.... What have I done ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 My girls have all said they want to be there tomorrow when I gut our bird so we'll be doing it together after school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Jake is the same - guts and entrails spread out all over the chopping board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ah! Glad I am not the only one with an "interested" DD.............. Chook in freezer now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I love the insides too! Those diagrams up on the wall in the classroom were good aswell, so you knew what looks like what inside a chicken We're not allowed to do dissections at school unless the animal has been grown for that purpose and has been killed and prepared in a special way. At the end of last term we were going to dissect rats in school - they come from Africa and are £16 each! but we ran out of time and are hoping to do it around Christmas time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Gosh! I remember taking dead rats and mice in to school for Biology disection classes when I was 13.... mind you that WAS 35 years ago ( gulp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I used to enjoy dissecting, guess that's where she gets it from. Rosie is 11 now, compostwoman, and not the slightest squeamish unless it's her own pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compostwoman Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I used to enjoy dissecting, guess that's where she gets it from. Rosie is 11 now, compostwoman, and not the slightest squeamish unless it's her own pain. oops! Apologies to Rosie, I wasn't actually saying she was 9.. compostgirl isn't squeamish, either...unless its her blood All 3 cream legbar eggs pipping and cheeping under Broody Ruby Dorking Must resist temptation to keep on peeking under her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 No worries, I just wasn't sure if you knew her age as I don't think I mentioned it. I love hearing that cheeping and that little face peeping out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
