The Kid and Chicken-- not for the faint of heart

[mountainmist]

So this morning I want out to take care of a wounded chicken, and I thought I'd share.

It sure was a cold morning!

But the dog didn't mind.....

Beautiful woods, Man I love Kentucky!

The dog sure is happy to be out!

Today's agenda....

The tool for the day....

It was cold, so first I worked on a little fire....

With the help of Cave Runs finest fatwood, and MI's superb Birch bark:

Fire!

After a little plucking I soon discovered that this little hen was no meat market...

Yep, This here is the whole breast:

Cool shot with the dogs waiting....

A quick skewer:

And some spice:

And a little cooking (this pic doesn't show the finished result, yes, I cooked it more. )

After I tasted it I had a great idea of what to do with it:

I hated to waste it, but it was awful! I cooked it poorly and the hen was quite tough as it was. I think my dandelions earlier this year were better...

Oh well, the trip wasn't a total loss, I did end up making some Bannock and tea.... (sorry, no pics)

~The Kid

 

[Jerry D.]

Hey, a trip out is a trip out! It's better than being stuck in an office.

If you try it again, you may want to try making a grill of sorts with some green sticks or a green fork you could lay it across.

 

[mountainmist]

Hey, a trip out is a trip out! It's better than being stuck in an office.

If you try it again, you may want to try making a grill of sorts with some green sticks or a green fork you could lay it across.

Good idea! I used to pack around a 24" X 12'' piece of 1" X 1/2" wire that we used for rabbit cages, but green sticks would be a lot cooler, and a better project. I should try bringing something to marinade it in next time....

 

[beachmaster]

Very cool! I do love the ky fall I butchered up a rooster that was injured awhile ago. The meat was tasty, but really tough. Next time, maybe try to make a fire, bring a cast iron Dutch oven, cube all the meat real small, and make a nice slow cooked chicken soup or stew then the meat will be tender and delicious!
I cant wait to start raising my own chickens! I want to raise Jersey Giants

 

[Jonny1280]

Cool pics MM.
I've only been to Kentucky once, but it I liked it a lot.
Some beautiful country you've got there.

 

[TBL]

I could stand to get out in the woods.

Nice pictures MM:thumbup:

 

[mountainmist]

Very cool! I do love the ky fall I butchered up a rooster that was injured awhile ago. The meat was tasty, but really tough. Next time, maybe try to make a fire, bring a cast iron Dutch oven, cube all the meat real small, and make a nice slow cooked chicken soup or stew then the meat will be tender and delicious!
I cant wait to start raising my own chickens! I want to raise Jersey Giants

Yep, next rabbit I get I'll try stew, or maybe a couple squirrels. I'm unfamiliar with jersey Giants, but they sound like good meat birds. Are they good layers?

Cool pics MM.
I've only been to Kentucky once, but it I liked it a lot.
Some beautiful country you've got there.

Thanks! We love it here, I may never move....

I could stand to get out in the woods.

Nice pictures MM:thumbup:

Thanks! I hate the prospect of having to get a job and all; I love the free time. But I suppose I go to school 50 hours a week, and I still have time, so I guess that it won't be so bad. Plus, I'll get paid for working.

 

[The Warrior]

Any day in the woods is a good day.

 

[bored2deth]

The meat was eaten by your pups, right? I see no waste.

 

[Ethan Becker]

Hey MM.....

Good to see you taking us along on your adventures again....... Thank you.....

Ethan

 

[mountainmist]

Hey MM.....

Good to see you taking us along on your adventures again....... Thank you.....

Ethan

My pleasure Mr. Becker! Now that Deer hunting is over I'll have more time out, and I'll be sure to take the Camera.