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newlywood
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 1:11:37 PM
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This should probably be in the kitchen section, but I noticed some other messages that were similar so,... I am planning on butchering all my old (3 years)hens (I think there are 13 of them). I recently had to butcher one of them and when we stewed her up, her legs were SO tough. It had me kind of worried about all the others. I can't give the dog THAT much chicken! I am planning on canning them and was wondering if that would help or if there is something I can do in the butchering process. I usually let them hang out in the fridge a day before freezing or cooking them.
Erika in Nebraska
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 2:37:44 PM
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I pressure can old hens in qt jars cook for 30 min at 15 lbs pressure Makes a good pot of dumplings
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 2:40:24 PM
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Yep..it helps alot. I can mine up..cut into about 1" cubes (after roasting or boiling first) and cover with broth...same time as Wilma..but higher pressure since I live at high elevation. Just check any canning book for time and all for your area...it makes it great for casseroles, dumplings and enchiladas for sure..and soups..oh my!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Duchess
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
Iowa
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 09:42:30 AM
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Well, I do not have information on chickens, but I do have a question. I see 2 mentions of canning the chicken. I have never canned and frankly it scares me. Do you have a good source of information for a completly ignorant first timer??
Thank you so much,
Barbara
http://theclarkhomestead.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 09:50:53 AM
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Hi Duchess!
I haven't seen you around for a while! Welcome back!
The Ball canning book is an excellent guide for the canning novice. I canned spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce for the first time this year with it's help. It has easy to follow recipes and directions. I even use a water bath canner!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Duchess
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 10:13:53 AM
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Hi Thank You,
As usual I am playing one armed paper hanger, so much to do. I am still pursuing things to do from home, the job market here is the pitts. I had to leave my wonderful job to stay here full time, because again, there is so much to do. Like a hamster in a cage,lol.
Thank you for the information, as usual you got the answers. I was very proud of myself, I grew from seed some heritage tomatoes which were wonderful. I also had one Roma tomato plant, well I had enough tomatoes and then some. I also had one Jalapeno plant that had an incredible amount of peppers. Next Spring I am going to plant a little larger and am hopeful that I will be able to preserve what I grow. I love fresh vegetables and knowing there are no chemicals on them will be super.
Thank You again Alee
http://theclarkhomestead.blogspot.com/
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