Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he demonstrates his efficient outdoor setup for chicken processing at home. Learn the basics of chicken plucking, including the ideal scalding temperature of ...

I’ll admit, I jumped on the backyard chicken raising wagon last year. I probably would not have done so if I had joined all the backyard chicken raising groups beforehand. There’s, apparently, a lot ...

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 ...

After offering a webinar last month on home butchering, Penn State Extension will offer a similar online session Thursday for those interested in raising their own pigs and poultry. The two-hour ...