Today marked eight weeks for our beloved Betsy's. As you can see in the first photo, these birds were dragging their bellies and were ready for our dinner plates! I still can't believe how fast they grew! Andy did a great job butchering all of the chickens. Every bird was easier and easier. I helped finish cleaning them and packaging them for our freezer.
11.5 pounds of skinless, boneless breasts, wings, and leg quarters were processed this afternoon, and Evan and Matilde seemed just fine with it! They said their goodbyes and then asked for baby chickies. Evan watched the processing, well, all but the actual "act." I think she understands completely now exactly why we do what we do.
I am very excited to get new birds and start the process all over again. What an experience!
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