I Don't Want to Talk about It
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Last Sunday afternoon, Lonnie, Reiner, Judy & I washed all 34 of our fat roaster chickens in preparation for processing. This and the following photos are my favorite highlights.
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Poor chickens! But I'll bet they taste good!
Posted 3 months ago.
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Guess you can't get attached
to them as pets knowing their
fate.
Posted 3 months ago.
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No, we have several other breeds of chicken
Reiner keeps for laying eggs, showing at the
county fair & just because he likes them.
These are bred strictly for meat and sold to
family & friends.
I have to say that feeding & caring for
our own beef, pork & poultry over the
last few years has been an eye-opening
experience. I know they were well-fed &
treated humanely. Being an invested
participant makes me more mindful of what
these animals give up and grateful for that
sacrifice. I often feel that sense of
responsibility and stewardship has become
less and less a part of our culture. It's
such a different experience than buying 2
lbs. of nameless hamburger wrapped in
cellophane at the sale counter.
Posted 3 months ago.
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Weren't these the chickens you and your Uncle
purchased last Spring as chicks? Think you
had some goslings too.
Posted 3 months ago.
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Yes, I will post some goose photos directly
:)
Posted 3 months ago.
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Love all the chicken photos! Charming titles
you've added, too. At first I thought you
were washing them for the fair. Loved reading
your comment above stewardship, I agree. But
mostly I'm jealous you live on a farm. All my
grandparents were farmers. Miss their
stories, thanks for sharing yours!!!
Posted 2 months ago.
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Kim, we haven't even got to the incriminating
stories yet.....;)
Posted 2 months ago.
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