How cool is this!?!

[pendle]

Well done Tim . speak soon

 

[John Gryphon]

How cool is this!?!
Mobile deer larder and butchery unit. Just park it up on a farmyard somewhere, connect extension lead to power socket and hosepipe to water inlet and you're good to go!
Carcass hoist, hot & cold running water, chiller, freezer, etc etc.
I guess if you wanted full portability you could even mount a generator on the drawbar and a water tank on the roof.

(As you can see, I started my cull this morning )

How cool is this!?!​

That would depend on what the temperature is set at........hmmmm?.....i will add an

Love it btw,perfect for blowfly aussie summers.

 

[LeftHandGuy]

How cool is this!?!

Very!
I note you describe it specifically as for deer, but would you/could you process any other animals through it?

 

[VSS]

Very!
I note you describe it specifically as for deer, but would you/could you process any other animals through it?

Yes you could. But then you could run into legal issues. I will continue to process my (not quite so legal) home killed lambs and mutton in my old facility for that reason. I want to keep the new unit all above board because I sell venison.

 

[opticron1]

Good to see equipment like this VSS, ideal for "domestic" use. I see Private Eye has been raising the issue of the ever diminishing number of small abattoirs (due to the legal insistence of having a vet present), it's a shame that there isn't a bit more flexibility for low volume/small farm work to fill the gap and prevent a long journeys (for the animals) when culling small numbers - you could have the beginning of a fine service there!......."TT's Butchery service, fast and local" - I can see it now!

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Yes you could. But then you could run into legal issues. I will continue to process my (not quite so legal) home killed lambs and mutton in my old facility for that reason. I want to keep the new unit all above board because I sell venison.

Got it. Figured it would be something like that.

Whole thing looks an excellent piece of equipment. In the nicest possible way I’m very envious.

 

[Glyndwrj]

How does that work when getting all the relevant approval for selling to the public? It's a really cool idea, saves any issues with planning permission at least

 

[VSS]

How does that work when getting all the relevant approval for selling to the public? It's a really cool idea, saves any issues with planning permission at least

Exactly the same as for anyone else who converts an old lorry back or garden shed into a deer larder and butchery. Only difference is that mine is on wheels!

 

[tozzybum]

Cracking job Tim ,up and running already .
100% quality facility and all your own work.

 

[VSS]

Cracking job Tim ,up and running already .
100% quality facility and all your own work.

Yep, up and running at last! And another deer added today. What a difference a hoist makes! And hooks on rollers - such luxury!

 

[pendle]

Yep, up and running at last! And another deer added today. What a difference a hoist makes! And hooks on rollers - such luxury!

Well done

 

[tozzybum]

Be interesting to see if there's room for goats

 

[Kjf]

Sweet as that is Tim

Good to see you back old bean

How's Mouse doing ??
Kjf

 

[VSS]

Sweet as that is Tim

Good to see you back old bean

How's Mouse doing ??
Kjf

All good, thanks.
Haven't forgotten that you're supposed to be coming over sometime. Drop me a pm if you like.

 

[Smelly Yeti]

Great set up & a perfect solution to your needs

 

[sikamalc]

Top job.

 

[HappyHunter]

Very tidy! Thought you had been quiet for a while. Obviously busy!

 

[VSS]

Very tidy! Thought you had been quiet for a while. Obviously busy!

Thanks!
Yep, been pretty busy. Just put the finishing touches in yesterday - stainless steel shelving, hooks to hang aprons etc, storage unit for product packaging, all that kind of stuff.
EH inspector coming this afternoon.

 

[HappyHunter]

Thanks!
Yep, been pretty busy. Just put the finishing touches in yesterday - stainless steel shelving, hooks to hang aprons etc, storage unit for product packaging, all that kind of stuff.
EH inspector coming this afternoon.

Mightily impressive as mentioned. Hope all goes well with EH.

In the process of registering as a food business with my local authority. Something that ought to have been simple, but am widening scope to cover supply to public.

No major concern though, just a handy back up / alternative route to game dealer.

 

[Free range rob]

That’s a grand job right there and worth it weight In gold,
Hope EH like it an the cull goes well