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The spaniel had a good day!

It conspired with one of its chums to simultaneously put both their heads through a single slot on the feed trailer (which was a challenge for them. ) By the time we’d rushed off to get some cutting equipment this one had throttled itself in panic. They’re not as bad as sheep, but they do...

Thanks chap. We hypochlorited everything before hand, good enough for the family anyway The farm already does direct sale beef boxes which adds roughly 25% in value to a beast but a large chunk still goes for hanging and butchering off site. The plan now is to put in a big enough chiller and...

It’s like anything, you learn the most the first time you give it a go. The main point I took from the whole process was that American butchers on YouTube are not to be trusted with their naming of cuts! Had us on the run for a little while with all their rump as sirloin retardation. Will be...

Agreed. I’ve never understood how you guys manage to pack out such large animals from the middle of knowhere. What would you expect the meat yield to be from an average moose? 200kg

Nothing wasted apart from some of the neck which was damaged when it was ended itself and the liver which I bled all over and dropped in the mud. We were quite impressed with our welding skills for the hanging frame. Going to get a gambrel made up and a block and tackle for the frame…. For the...

We were very lucky with the weather! The. Beef came out really rather well considering the rather rustic nature of the facilities.

Had to get her in show condition. I subsequently learned that the prefered order is skin then gralloch, which would have made life easier! Also should have split the sternum for the gralloch. Turned into a bit of a rugby match with the connective tissue. I’m not at my happiest at this point!

That’s the one we have. Good bit of kit. Have fun.

One of the prime beef animals on my sis’s farm decided to commit harakiri just before the last cold snap. Rather than see it go to the knacker man for dog food or incineration we thought we’d have a go at butchering it for the family ( the only other legal way of disposal). Apart from everything...

These boys serve me well. 200x300 (mince and steak size) and 300x400 (haunches) Just did a cow and managed to fit most things in. Depending on which Buffalo model you have you may need to get textured bags only. Worth checking.

Welcome

Thanks Rob, he does seem to be very well regarded. I’ll look forward to making contact over the next few days.

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