How to PROCESS DUCKS for Meat | Polyface Farm

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  • We learned something new!!! While we were at Polyface we were able to see and help with a duck butchering.
    Shane from Meadow Wood farm was gracious enough to teach us how to butcher ducks because there are some different steps involved . Follow along with Shane on his Instagram account @shanemurrow / shanemurrow
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  • @myheartisinthemountains2660
    @myheartisinthemountains2660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    This guy is well spoken and knows what he's doing on this process. AND he's a busy guy and hard worker! Great video and interview!

  • @4philipp
    @4philipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    By the 2 minute mark, I learned so much important duck plucking info that makes this pure gold.

    • @4philipp
      @4philipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hands down the best duck plucking video.

    • @MikeTheFitFarmer
      @MikeTheFitFarmer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks!

    • @100snyderm
      @100snyderm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed! Thanks so much for this incredible useful information!

    • @4philipp
      @4philipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I rewatched the video to take notes. Can’t let this info get away from me.
      How long before rigor mortise sets in for ducks?

  • @PatricesProjects
    @PatricesProjects 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Being a city dweller, I don't raise livestock, but as you know, I am interested in learning about so much more than I can do. This was extremely informative and respectfully done.

  • @savoryflan
    @savoryflan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    We never had duck growing up; I tried it for the first time at 33 years old. We were at a food and wine fest and a stand was selling roasted duck with some berry sauce. OMG it was amazing 🥺

  • @theresamcmullen4841
    @theresamcmullen4841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Look at you lovely people introducing the society to one and other . Many blessings are you. Thank you.

  • @trishanavarro4887
    @trishanavarro4887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a great video. This guy knows his stuff. He's a natural teacher & super kind.

  • @sharoncochran8508
    @sharoncochran8508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I was telling a friend about seeing a vat full of ground beef in the back room of a grocery store that was uncovered and blowing with flies. It kinda makes you want to know how your food is handled. BTW, I never shopped there again. As difficult as this would be, I appreciate the integrity of the way y'all process. Mike, Lacie, Selah, Josiah and Micah, thank you for sharing a little bit of your lives!

    • @davelawson2564
      @davelawson2564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Art and Bri went on a trip and came back to fridge with meet had shutdown and meat had rotted & stinking all over the home. sh*it happens

    • @ruperttristanblythe7512
      @ruperttristanblythe7512 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davelawson2564 do you mean Ant and Dec?

  • @SimplyJanHomestead
    @SimplyJanHomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What an amazing process this was and such an honoring of the animals that will give food to help sustain someone else. Thank you! ❤️

  • @irmibullinger1421
    @irmibullinger1421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I saw other NC homesteaders stuggling with ducks. I'm glad you got this lesson and can pass on the info to your friends! Safe travels home.

    • @mykehyslop198
      @mykehyslop198 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is "stuggling" ? Never heard that word before. 🤔

    • @irmibullinger1421
      @irmibullinger1421 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mykehyslop198 haha, I have no idea. I commented that 2 years ago. It was probably a type-o Maybe struggling?

  • @kyleashton6883
    @kyleashton6883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank You Mike and Thank You Joel Salatin for Always Lending a Helping Hand to the Farming Homesteading Community. This Was Very Informing and Right to the Point. From Mid-Coast Maine

  • @nickjuly4998
    @nickjuly4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First time seeing ducks being processed. Learned so much. Thanks for sharing

  • @juanitahaleyfrizzell2191
    @juanitahaleyfrizzell2191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very educational and inspiring, guys! I've processed a lot of broilers and turkeys, but never ducks. I'll have to consider ducks next year.

  • @1943vermork
    @1943vermork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had no idea about the wax station.
    Such a surprise for me.
    Make me also realize that processing duck is slightly more cumbersome.

  • @slrein42
    @slrein42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love that others are willing to share their best practices so you can learn more! Mike and Lacy...your doing great! Can't wait to see your homestead grow

  • @ScotchMcCoy
    @ScotchMcCoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Extremely respectful and educational video. Not alot of videos like this in the world so thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @bigrikstube
    @bigrikstube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Mike; I've not messed with ducks except VERY old school hand plucking. I might reconsider now because I love duck. I am very jealous of those that get to get "hands dirty" at Polyface but thanks for sharing your videos with us.

  • @shonitagarcia3222
    @shonitagarcia3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Great share, I love how very informative this man is. He really knows his stuff. And the whole operation is fast and efficient even though they consider it slow. Everyone is calm and the production is moving. This calm atmosphere is good for the ducks too. Paraffin Wax is what is recommended to use for safe for food consumption in general. They sell paraffin wax in the pickling aisles in the grocery store for people who still can the old methods of sealing the tops of jams and potted meats. This is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

    • @EdwoodAcres
      @EdwoodAcres 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for saying where to get the wax❤️

    • @rebdomine1
      @rebdomine1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point about the calm atmosphere. Doing it inside a big stainless steel box with AC and extractor noise bouncing around would be more traumatic than this covered outdoor setting with just the bubbling of the wax in the background. I liked how authoritatively he held the ducks without stressing them before quickly loading them. Very respectful and efficient.

  • @CathyGoes
    @CathyGoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Duck wax has microcystalline wax added in addition to the paraffin wax for better adhesion. It also adheres better if the duck is dried prior to waxing.

  • @longarmsupplies
    @longarmsupplies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The joyful smile on Shane's face says it all. Thanks for the video. We're in our first year of ducks too and needed to know how to process them.

  • @creinicke1000
    @creinicke1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved seeing the process and great explaination of difference between chickens and ducks in processing. Look forward to seeing the young man's farm.. he seemed so patient and calm when teaching.

  • @salinamcdaniel8878
    @salinamcdaniel8878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Wax,I would have never guessed in a million years! Brilliant!

    • @eddietheman00
      @eddietheman00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe thats the type of wax i need in order to wax my sexy chest . Just saying

  • @hitesfamilyhomestead1707
    @hitesfamilyhomestead1707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all this amazing info. Processing 25 pekin on Sunday with 6 of us. Can't wait to use some of these tips!

  • @mountainsidefarm8357
    @mountainsidefarm8357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how gracious and thankful you two always are! 💞💞🙏🏻🙏🏻
    This was so Interesting!!!
    I love the wax idea!!

  • @mlm7598
    @mlm7598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So interesting and so many tricks of the trade. This was so very interesting and loved the knowledge you shared with us. Right on!!!
    Blessings on your future undertakings!

  • @wrightfamilyhomestead
    @wrightfamilyhomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos from Polyface farm are outstanding! I am learning so much! Thank you.

  • @TinaThevarge
    @TinaThevarge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So grateful for channels sharing tips and tricks. This video is gold.

  • @shawkwolfin929
    @shawkwolfin929 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy knows his stuff... talking about the animal flat-lining in 3 seconds, ATP leaving the cells causing the muscle contractions at the end of Kreb's cycle until the animal goes into tetanus and exhaustion of all remaining cellular energy... I'm impressed! Great how-to video with the added cellular science bonus. A+++!!!

  • @inderwink
    @inderwink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice guy, Shane. And farm fit to boot!

  • @muthuraj7388
    @muthuraj7388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy just lives his life🔥🔥🔥

  • @ryandesmond6250
    @ryandesmond6250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most important part of the whole thing :D :D @ 11:04 Q:"Is there a specific type of wax you use?" A: "Paraffin wax"

    • @renobgm
      @renobgm หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is that where Aflac got its name?

  • @janetottaviano3481
    @janetottaviano3481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So interesting, thank you for sharing this. Loved those stations that had a water supply handy.

  • @ricks7432
    @ricks7432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been hunting and eating wild ducks most of my life. I bought one of these just to see the difference. I could not believe how tender and juicy these tame ducks were compared to wild. Very good tasting and nice looking. I think I paid about $14 for a 4.75 lber at a grocery market. Well worth it and I did not have to worry about biting into a steel pellet. I already have a crown on one molar because of that.

  • @lindav3455
    @lindav3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video Mike! Great watching you pitch in a help on Polyface Farm.🧡🤗❤👍

  • @GladysRWhite
    @GladysRWhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great experience for you guys, so happy you were able to go. Lacey, if you're interested, the chinese cuisine has great recipes for cooking ducks heads, chicken feet, and your family could learn and enjoy new cultures through their cuisines... delicious!

  • @Sammie_Jo_1982_Homestead
    @Sammie_Jo_1982_Homestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow great video! We do ducks just a few , when it comes to plucking them, I just hate that part.. trust me when I say, here comes the wax! THANK YOU ! I truly am doing the plucking dance lol. lo Thank You all again! Blessing from Canada!

  • @mikesorensen1981
    @mikesorensen1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very fast and humane, I learned a lot watching 👍

  • @asumapammei6330
    @asumapammei6330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So professional. Knows his work so well

  • @kimantonelli1755
    @kimantonelli1755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive have the equipment for chickens and turkeys, just built a wax tank and am ready to give this a try, done it in
    the past and said I'd never do duck again, but now have new inspiration.

  • @BbyKiS2y
    @BbyKiS2y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That's a very cleanly plucked duck. Very impressive!

  • @TheFamilyFarmstead
    @TheFamilyFarmstead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very informative, thank you for bringing us along!

  • @jeepershomestead5295
    @jeepershomestead5295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had no idea ducks were processed like this. Soap makes sense because of their oil, even thought I never thought about it. But wax? I never would have guessed. Glad I seen this video before we get ducks down the future road. Amazing

    • @albanymountainhomestead
      @albanymountainhomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can also burn/ or use a kitchen torch to burn off the fine feathers, no messy wax to deal with.

  • @4BWVan
    @4BWVan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really hope you end up at Shane's place. He's knowledgeable and nice! Also learned a lot from this video. Thanks!

  • @leahbening
    @leahbening 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing that experience. it was very interesting and informative!

  • @rindaintheraw
    @rindaintheraw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it. Thanks for your great work. I'll hope to do the same one day, but for now I'm on my balcony gardening and make the odd video for my channel

  • @GazuntaiWorld
    @GazuntaiWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really excellent instructional video, well presented. the best I have seen so far on duck processing.

  • @chrisb5391
    @chrisb5391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for this wonderful video on processing the ducks. I have never seen the process, but this was very humane. I am not in the homesteading community, but I so enjoy seeing all of you work together and share the knowledge each has gained. Thank you both.

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      @jamarilee5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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      I somehow lost my login password. I would love any help you can offer me!

    • @sonnyahmad3378
      @sonnyahmad3378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jamari Lee Instablaster =)

    • @jamarilee5162
      @jamarilee5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sonny Ahmad thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out now.
      I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @jumanji5239
    @jumanji5239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy is a great farmer! Wish him and his family the best 👌. Wholesome video

  • @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead
    @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The wax part was cool, such a good idea.

  • @pollywac1719
    @pollywac1719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The joy in that young man's face for the life he's living, job He's doing , then sharing it all with you with pure joy was fun to watch..

  • @ricardocarosio5896
    @ricardocarosio5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello guys, I'm from Brazil and I really love watching your videos, one day I will have this life that I admire so much. Living far from cities is much better. Congratulations.

  • @JojoCrazyCat
    @JojoCrazyCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    11:50 Did anybody else notice the bird nest in the video with a bird in it.
    And the loud chirping it was making.
    It is in between the 2 electric boxes behind Mike.

    • @munenex
      @munenex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. It is so clear that I thought the bird was in the tree outside my house.

  • @beatusrwegoshora6726
    @beatusrwegoshora6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learnt a lot,much respect from you guys. All the the way from Tanzania

  • @LittleMountainLife
    @LittleMountainLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for sharing this! TONS of great info!

  • @pattycake57
    @pattycake57 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative and I always enjoy watching your procedures and learning processes!

  • @xavierrose8208
    @xavierrose8208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shane is a bread winner ❤

  • @upasakalee
    @upasakalee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. I've been thinking about raising some ducks and just in the first few minutes I learned a lot.

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting. Great interview.

  • @dramafan2440
    @dramafan2440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so interesting. Always loved duck.

  • @lindamacon8027
    @lindamacon8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As I am planning in the future for a homestead, I figured ducks and geese would be too difficult to process from how I had seen others struggling, but this was excellent info... well-documented and well-shared! All that equipment would be too expensive for a smaller operation like me, but I figure there could be ways to do it inexpensively too. I would also hope to find folks to come together to share the work as a team and even bring all their birds to do as well. I plan to be looking for a homestead later this year or early next in Western NC... leaving LA to come back home as soon as I can....

    • @lindamacon8027
      @lindamacon8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I have eaten duck and LOVE it, but I never had goose yet. In my area, it is VERY hard to find either in the grocery stores... and then very expensive! (No rabbit either) This video really encouraged me not to avoid them in the future! 😉

    • @minnesotagal507
      @minnesotagal507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jj my mom was born in Germany, we always raised geese for the holidays.

  • @eddietheman00
    @eddietheman00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fit farmer- Mike - is a total caramel 😘😘😘

  • @munenex
    @munenex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The waxing bit is genius.

  • @t.m.3769
    @t.m.3769 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video! Direct and to the point!👏🏾🙌🏾

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was interesting especially about the wax dipping, makes total sense

  • @congressmashava7773
    @congressmashava7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Skills we were blessed to acquire as children growing up in the village in south africa limpopo, elim

  • @ryanchapman7904
    @ryanchapman7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting I have ducks but never processed any very informative thank you

  • @ElDuardo01
    @ElDuardo01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, I can't believe that plucker machine it's like magic

  • @michaelzimmet4261
    @michaelzimmet4261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super educational video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The wax is such a GREAT idea! Nice video once again 👊.... oh, and love that ending song you used!

  • @rickayers3150
    @rickayers3150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video it couldn't of come at a better time. Greg Gunther is a a great guy and very knowledgeable, the community we share is the best.

  • @howardhalter3032
    @howardhalter3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job love seeing the process line that you have set up in your lane to anyways great great job keep up the good work

  • @denesestanley3966
    @denesestanley3966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blessings. Thanks for sharing about the wax

  • @GammaCharlotte
    @GammaCharlotte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was interesting. I never saw the wax process done before.

  • @taylorrussell2812
    @taylorrussell2812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video
    we are used to doing our broilers and was great to hear little tips on doing the pekin drakes!

  • @NanaTrece9444
    @NanaTrece9444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing

  • @rickyerton6615
    @rickyerton6615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got ducks almost 4 weeks ago. Got em to eat them. Thanx for the video. Great info. Didn’t know about the 49 days thing. Glad I watched. Thanx

  • @the2012fad
    @the2012fad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, dude.
    Very VERY helpful!

  • @Shyshytown78
    @Shyshytown78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME video! I learned so much!

  • @WahidahWahyudi
    @WahidahWahyudi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much for sharing, amazing.

  • @robbyseeks8550
    @robbyseeks8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I work at a duck processing plant and your technique is very similar to ours. Good job guys

  • @karlosvulture7707
    @karlosvulture7707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video... very informative......

  • @dianeblack6866
    @dianeblack6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the no competition factor..wonderfulcommunity..interesting video..I've never tasted duck..yet.

  • @masterpen510
    @masterpen510 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a great educational video. There is a lot of science in it. I especially like the design of that stainless steel cone housing the whole body of the duck with its head exposed.

  • @jenniferrescott1149
    @jenniferrescott1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting.. Info for duck process.. Wow. Shane is a very busy guy..

  • @mariezafonte6473
    @mariezafonte6473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Whole waxing process very interesting.

  • @myrzaduque-canguilan7094
    @myrzaduque-canguilan7094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so inspired by this video that I decided to start selling dressed ducks two weeks ago. I don't have all these cool equipments yet, hoping to be able to afford them soon. This business is really profitable. By the way I'm from the Philippines. I'm a a new fan of yours.

    • @ObetPimentel
      @ObetPimentel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're in the pinas right now? Heard Peking Duck very expensive there! Do you raise the ducks or just buy?

  • @christymartin9404
    @christymartin9404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video has hopefully helped me understand the process so that when my ducks are old enough I can process them myself.
    Thank you for sharing this information 👍

  • @Mr.G_7785
    @Mr.G_7785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Thanks for the video.

  • @MommaOG
    @MommaOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wasn't exspeciting the wax what a great proses ty for showing.

  • @loulou_9999
    @loulou_9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great educational video.

  • @lamoe11
    @lamoe11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So great to see nice people

  • @Scrap5000
    @Scrap5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned so much, wow! Wonderful video, you've got a new subscriber!

  • @freshlysqueezed808
    @freshlysqueezed808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love communities like this very awesome!

  • @dfishman76
    @dfishman76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job on your past videos. I am Walton to get my own form started this year. What’s the crops are out of the field I’m gonna start by putting in a cow pasture. And some other stuff after that. I live on the eastern part of NC. Would love to come out sometime and check out your operation

  • @armidaperez5360
    @armidaperez5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good info 👍

  • @angiesmith3572
    @angiesmith3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To the guy in the harvesting duck video,I just want to say you were about the humanest person I've seen on you tube video ,so coming from me that is a compliment ,I love animals and I really wish killing all over the world would stop,always show mercy like we want God to do us

  • @abcjg65t
    @abcjg65t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freaking awesome video. I could definitely use these ducks as a part of my raw dog food meal prep.

  • @Danbach90
    @Danbach90 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks For Sharing!

  • @TheUltimateAcres
    @TheUltimateAcres ปีที่แล้ว

    Very insightful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jyeprice9382
    @jyeprice9382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this dude.

  • @birgitelisabeth9661
    @birgitelisabeth9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I cleaned ducks without wax; it’s almost impossible to get all the down off.