Holding the chicken by its wings, Riley Starks lifts the Rhode Island Red from its crate, confidently inverts the hen, places it between his thighs and slits its jugular with a thin blade. Not a ...

For those who have butchered chickens before and know what you’re doing, this article is not for you. This is for the first timer’s, like me. Saturday dawned a little cool, but sunny. I knew what ...

When I’m feeling stressed or anxious, I find the act of butchering a chicken to be immensely satisfying. Not only does it soothe my psyche, but it is also thrifty. A large chicken can be broken down ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new year will bring big changes to meat prices. Move aside red meat enthusiasts — it’s time for poultry lovers to have their ...

We have entered November and with it we are off daylight savings time. It seemed different to see daylight when the children left for school shortly after 7 this morning. November has also brought us ...

ANNA — The University of Illinois Extension is excited to offer a hands-on, two-day workshop designed for anyone interested in learning the skills and techniques of butchering chickens. As part of the ...

Myles Moody, chef and co-owner of Kinship Butcher & Sundry, was glad to share the recipe and sent a few suggestions for how to serve the pate. “It is a wonderful and impressive accompaniment to ...