Looking at the prices of fridge van backs and walk in chillers considering just buying a big commercial fridge or a three in one chest freezer/fridge/chiller combo. Wondering if anyone has done the same and if there is any downside to having a carcass laid horizontally to vertically. TIA
Anyone hanging red deer in a domestic/Drinks fridge
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I've had a 40kg red knobber in my domestic fridge with plenty of space to spare, I'll probably manage a 50-60kg beast with a decent rail fitted.
, cheers for the pic very helpful.
No problem, I reckon a small stag or a decent hind will squeeze in. Anything bigger and it will need to be halved or quartered.
I made a frame for the top using 1 inch box section and drilled through two legs and through the chiller, fitting lifting eyes through and sealing them. Maximum height as it only takes around an inch and a half of length instead of rails. Had decent stags/hinds in it
Found a pic, fallow buck hung there. The hardest part of reds being in it is getting them there in the first place without any winch or anything. I've also hung off the H bones with a long s hook if I've struggled for space.
Found a pic, fallow buck hung there. The hardest part of reds being in it is getting them there in the first place without any winch or anything. I've also hung off the H bones with a long s hook if I've struggled for space.
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HDShark
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If it's just for your own consumption, then don't even bother. The hassle of getting a whole animal in something like that is just mad. Have done it with younger beasts before and that was an effort....can't imagine it even possible with a proper mature animal. Just break them down and hang the legs/shoulders/saddle up individually. Much easier and still eats jsut fine.
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