testynesty
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- Dec 29, 2008
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I killed and skinned my first rooster last year, more as a learning experience and to see if it was something I would be ok with trying more often... I know most of the commercial breeders kill their birds with gas to not damage feathers... I used a zip tie. It was quick, clean, no blood and I didn't have to deal with a container and CO2. I wasn't too concerned about damaging some feathers. I used a scalpel and skinned the neck to saddle as best I could and just tacked it to cardboard with borax all over the meat side... I wouldn't say it was difficult, I also have enough reputable company necks that I haven't even used a feather from that bird yet. From my experience I would say if you want good quality tying feathers, just buy em!