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Butchering Chickens: A Guide to Humane, Small-Scale Processing

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Butchering Chickens: A Guide to Humane, Small-Scale Processing

Butchering Chickens: A Guide to Humane, Small-Scale Processing

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Raising chickens for meat is one of the most accessible ways to build food security on a small scale. In Butchering Chickens, expert butcher and teacher Adam Danforth offers a clear, compassionate guide to processing poultry at home. With step-by-step photos and detailed instructions, this book walks backyard chicken keepers and small-farm producers through every stage—from selecting tools and prepping for slaughter to humane processing, breaking down carcasses, and packaging cuts for long-term storage. It’s a practical, respectful resource for anyone committed to raising and harvesting their own meat.

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  • Author: Adam Danforth
  • Format: Paperback
  • Page Count: 176
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 9 inches

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