Hope it’s nothing major.

Let freedom ring!

I didn’t scald but I can assume that when doing that it shrinks the skin and tightens down on the feathers. This is what I noticed when cinching the down feathers. The skin noticeably shrunk close to the meat

Thank you for the salve!

Great tips. I had a tough time with the chickens. A- the culling wasn’t a smooth process. B- the meat was very tough. The air rifle is now the preferred method.

The rabbits I’ll likely do are wild in our pasture so no emotional ties to them.

Hmm idk either. This one was a Mallard. Plucked within 1hr of termination. What breed did you have?

That’s a good neighbor.

Do you have a recommendation for setup tutorial? I built an Embassy Server but I have no clue where to start setting up a LTG Node

Interesting. I’d just like to try it. Christmas goose used to be popular and now it’s almost unheard of.

This duck was farm raised. Unfortunately he was being too aggressive towards the hens so he got the cut.

The taste of the duck fat alone is so tasty.

I still want to try goose. I hear it’s similar.

Apparently it’s easier when the duck is still fresh and warm. Only took me about 10 minutes. Wondering if the chicken is as easy?

Thanks flyoverjoe. I appreciate the encouragement.

I was just happy the kids and wife ate it and liked it. I’ll definitely be doing it again. Rabbit is next on the checklist.

Culled my first duck

Plucked my first duck

Smoked my first duck

Wow it was so GOOOOOD! Stuffed with red onion, garlic, thyme and fennel with a cinnamon maple syrup glaze at the end.

Let the fat drip down on some potatoes we grew.

I’m still licking my lips. 😋

#foodstr #grownoster #homesteading #youarewhatyoueat

Love me some sweet potatoes!

Oh I saw some videos of those and was wondering how strong they were. Haven’t seen anyone put those in around where I’m at.

I ended up going with 8’ galvanized posts and used a hand driver to pound them all in. Definitely easier than digging hole and using concrete.

Man yours looks really nice! I like how you covered the posts.

I just used the generic hardwood blend on the pellet smoker. I think a sweeter apple or cherry would’ve been a nice flavor as well.

Missed my Independence Day post.

Nothing says America like cooking some animal trimmings over the grill. Also had some home grown smoked radish and corn on the cob.

#cookstr #4oJ #america #independence # grownostr

Fence went up relatively smooth yesterday. I’m no fence professional, but hey, it’s pretty straight.

#fence #diy #grownostr