We processed our extra Narragansett toms today. With too many toms it leads to frequent fights over the hens, and can lead to injured toms. We chose to process all but 3 of the toms today for our own family. That left 5 to do.
Using our new processing equipment (more on that in another blog post) we quickly did the job and ended up with 5 in the fridge weighing in at about 14 to 16 pounds each. About right for their age. The amount of fat in them was a a bit light, but I suspect that is due to the time of year and lean diet they have. During spring / summer they put on a lot more of the healthy fat that makes them taste GREAT!
This will be a nice preview of whats to come, plus take our population down to healthy ratios.
Follow along our adventure as we make the transition from corporate city life to the world of natural farming. Each day brings a new experience and brings us to a deeper understanding about the life and spirit that made America great. At our farm we do our best to give the animals we raise a natural, free, happy, stressfree lifestyle. Our mission is to learn and share how to manage a farming operation that is both profitable and humane.
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