Note: I am including a few pictures in this post. Nothing too graphic, but I just wanted to be polite and warn you, since the idea of slaughtering a chicken turns some people's stomaches.  read more »

We processed our first chicken last Saturday, and we ate him for dinner last night. It was an experience, and I suggest (to all who want to) that someday you process a chicken as well. It was everything you would expect and more- a little bit bloody, very educational, and in the end- quite tasty. I was a little anxious at the beginning of the process, but I took comfort in knowing that the 1 year old rooster I was about to process was raised very humanely, would be hand processed humanely, and would provide quality food for my family.