Ahh,the sad thumbs down guy never fails to disappoint me,sad thing is.....he is a subscriber from the UK...so...do yourself a favour and go forth and multiply my friend.you were a bit slower than normal today,cheers.
I learned this method as a boy plucking chickens at my grandparent's farm. I''ve used it on pheasants, grouse and waterfowl. It's a winner! Good job, Scott.
I didn't grow up around guns or hunting. We fished. However, I really like your videos. There's a lot of honesty in cooking the way you do. Makes me hungry. Please keep up the great work. Thank you, Tom.
Great Scott! You never fail to please me with your videos and I appreciate this wet method. I am an old retired chef. Always enjoy my game birds skin-on, so I am a long time fan of the wet method. Thanks again, Scott! Another fine production!
This is a great video. I could have used it 2 days ago when I breasted 11 pheasants. I'll be sure to try it for our annual St. Stevens day pheasant hunt.
Very good process Scott, we do the same for our pigs, 60C in an old bathtub with a fire under it then just scrape with a pig scraper and bobs your uncle all those little horrid hears are history. I must say the colours of those birds at the start are just amazing, what a great product. In regards to thumbs down bloke......throbber!. Cheers Moose from Oz.
Nice job! We use the wet pluck method on our chickens and it works like a dream. I find agitating the bird a little bit in the water gets the job done a bit quicker (and I'm impatient) and we've even managed to get the heat up to 145F without having any problems tearing the skin. I also just watched your video on how to cook a skinned pheasant and it looked amazing. Hopefully Hubby will get out pheasant hunting next year so I can give them a try.
Nice mixed variety of pheasants mate never had a ghost with 1 before but seen 1 flying on my shoot never seen 1 of them long tailed funny colour 1s aswell nice looking bird
Scott Rea excellent video as always, I remember my grandma and my mother doing this for chickens when I was a kid, but even today that method would never fail! excellent work mate, I have never tried pheasant but I will try someday!
now that's how it's done mate great stuff , hey mate can you bake then in a camp oven mate ? and if so what's the best way ? remember I'll be out in the bush doing this so a basic but great recipe would be good mate. I love your shows old mate keep up the great work 🍻😁
Good work, keep it up. always enjoy your videos and advice. top class my friend. Question, would the wet pluck work on ducks as well? I find ducks have that fluffy layer of feathers that takes the most time in plucking it.
Great video! This is the only method I've ever used because it's easy and works. Have you ever tried using paraffin wax to pluck waterfowl? I wonder about that method since a lot of the hunting books recommend it but it always seemed like more trouble than it's worth.
+FloydofOz we use this method on our ducks but we put some dish soap in the water to help cut the oils and really get into the downy feathers. I've read about the paraffin as well but never tried it.
love this one! are the birds bred, or just different species? we only have ring necks here. Sichuan birds from china were introduced, and mated with the indigenous birds, but never really was very successful. they're recognized by a broken pattern on the white around the neck. it would be nice to see you do a recipe for dove? we wrap them with apple and bacon for the bbq. thanks again, Scott!
I've never cleaned out a wild bird. When you reach into him for the guts, do you worry about accidentally contaminating the meat, like if you nick a deer's bladder?
Ah but the smell of hot, wet feathers...Sometimes it takes me a few weeks to get over the stench before I can eat the bird. Thanks for all the videos, you are an incredible resource.
This may sound crazy but I was recently shown a trick with wet plucking. Add a small amount of dish washing soap to the water. For the amount of water you had it would be just under one half teaspoon. A very small squirt. It allows the warm water to get between the feathers better. The last time I used this I only had to dunk once for about 30 to 45 seconds. Twice as easy. Question: Will you need a candle for the pin feathers? If pheasant has those. Many Thanks!!
I save the feathers so skinning tends to be my favorite method on ducks and pheasants (if I can get them fresh). A chicken, I will scald. Other than the smell of wet feathers, it leave the carcass clean.
Last time i plucked a game bird was like 20 yrs ago .. A Grouse it was by god it didn't half smell , It was left to hang for a good few days before it was defeathered
Ha ha poop chute. That's a gentle euphemism. I remember one of your old videos; you referred to it as an "anal vent" so poop chute is definitely an improvement. Man I've been a long time subscriber, your videos keep getting better and better. Love the hunting videos by the way. Anyway, much love from Cali.
Ahh,the sad thumbs down guy never fails to disappoint me,sad thing is.....he is a subscriber from the UK...so...do yourself a favour and go forth and multiply my friend.you were a bit slower than normal today,cheers.
That 👎🏻 must get lonely on its own - whereas the 👍🏻 has lots of friends 😜
+Mark Rooney too true brother....
+Alan Shore Start with a series of DvD's :)
+Scott Rea Don't count your chickens to they hatch buddy! Us up-voters out number them by the hundreds! Keep up the awesome vids!
I learned this method as a boy plucking chickens at my grandparent's farm. I''ve used it on pheasants, grouse and waterfowl. It's a winner!
Good job, Scott.
I didn't grow up around guns or hunting. We fished. However, I really like your videos. There's a lot of honesty in cooking the way you do. Makes me hungry. Please keep up the great work. Thank you, Tom.
Great Scott! You never fail to please me with your videos and I appreciate this wet method. I am an old retired chef. Always enjoy my game birds skin-on, so I am a long time fan of the wet method. Thanks again, Scott! Another fine production!
This is a great video. I could have used it 2 days ago when I breasted 11 pheasants. I'll be sure to try it for our annual St. Stevens day pheasant hunt.
Very good process Scott, we do the same for our pigs, 60C in an old bathtub with a fire under it then just scrape with a pig scraper and bobs your uncle all those little horrid hears are history. I must say the colours of those birds at the start are just amazing, what a great product. In regards to thumbs down bloke......throbber!. Cheers Moose from Oz.
What beautiful bunch of birds. A fly tier's dream. My grandparents introduced me to wet plucking chickens. Anywhere from 25 to 150 a year.
Thanks for another great video. I have only ever dry plucked pheasant and always kept the skin on. The yellow fat is amazing and very healthy.
Nice job! We use the wet pluck method on our chickens and it works like a dream. I find agitating the bird a little bit in the water gets the job done a bit quicker (and I'm impatient) and we've even managed to get the heat up to 145F without having any problems tearing the skin. I also just watched your video on how to cook a skinned pheasant and it looked amazing. Hopefully Hubby will get out pheasant hunting next year so I can give them a try.
Nice mixed variety of pheasants mate never had a ghost with 1 before but seen 1 flying on my shoot never seen 1 of them long tailed funny colour 1s aswell nice looking bird
That is great! A friend gave me a bird from our area (East Hampton NY) so I am trying your instructions.....wish me luck!
Scott Rea excellent video as always, I remember my grandma and my mother doing this for chickens when I was a kid, but even today that method would never fail! excellent work mate, I have never tried pheasant but I will try someday!
The best pheasant plucker on the net.
Love your vids Scott! I wish I could get good fresh food like you! Keep posting and I will keep watching!
Scott Rea -- Awesome, as usual.
Brilliant Scott, as always. Love your videos!
Nice one Scott, all the best Regards Gary.
Far be me from it to tell you what to do but moving it around in the water and up and down helps for the time in the water.
Scott i like this video very much well done, now watts up with the statement of getting fined for shooting a white pheasant!
Cool! I suppose its the same with chicken or all other kind of birds. Thx for sharing Scott.
i'm always happy to see your videos in my subscription box!
Hello again. How long do you like them to hang? And do you hang by the neck or feet?
now that's how it's done mate great stuff , hey mate can you bake then in a camp oven mate ? and if so what's the best way ? remember I'll be out in the bush doing this so a basic but great recipe would be good mate. I love your shows old mate keep up the great work 🍻😁
Thanks for this scott legend ❤️
Just discovered your channel,! It’s great! Xx
You're the best, can't wait to see the cooking vid ;-)
Good work, keep it up. always enjoy your videos and advice. top class my friend. Question, would the wet pluck work on ducks as well? I find ducks have that fluffy layer of feathers that takes the most time in plucking it.
Great video! This is the only method I've ever used because it's easy and works. Have you ever tried using paraffin wax to pluck waterfowl? I wonder about that method since a lot of the hunting books recommend it but it always seemed like more trouble than it's worth.
+FloydofOz we use this method on our ducks but we put some dish soap in the water to help cut the oils and really get into the downy feathers. I've read about the paraffin as well but never tried it.
love this one! are the birds bred, or just different species? we only have ring necks here. Sichuan birds from china were introduced, and mated with the indigenous birds, but never really was very successful. they're recognized by a broken pattern on the white around the neck. it would be nice to see you do a recipe for dove? we wrap them with apple and bacon for the bbq. thanks again, Scott!
Do you ever cut out the wound where the bullet hit the bird?
Plucking good vid mate.
I've never cleaned out a wild bird. When you reach into him for the guts, do you worry about accidentally contaminating the meat, like if you nick a deer's bladder?
Ah but the smell of hot, wet feathers...Sometimes it takes me a few weeks to get over the stench before I can eat the bird. Thanks for all the videos, you are an incredible resource.
Great video, thanks as always
This may sound crazy but I was recently shown a trick with wet plucking. Add a small amount of dish washing soap to the water. For the amount of water you had it would be just under one half teaspoon. A very small squirt. It allows the warm water to get between the feathers better. The last time I used this I only had to dunk once for about 30 to 45 seconds. Twice as easy. Question: Will you need a candle for the pin feathers? If pheasant has those. Many Thanks!!
another great video. keep em coming.
Great stuff Scott 👍
Bloody good effort
Pheasant plucker, Scott, etc etc., thanks.
Maybe I missed this but how long were the bird hung for ?
Oh the memories of plucking 200 chickens at age 10. Love this!
What if intestines are ruptured, can the bird be prepared after cleaning or is it to risky?
thanks, got some extra idea..
I save the feathers so skinning tends to be my favorite method on ducks and pheasants (if I can get them fresh). A chicken, I will scald. Other than the smell of wet feathers, it leave the carcass clean.
How long had that first birds been hung? I know how long ours were...
That is how we did chickens at my grandmother's scald them and pluck, didnt know any other way.
Last time i plucked a game bird was like 20 yrs ago .. A Grouse it was by god it didn't half smell , It was left to hang for a good few days before it was defeathered
Aint there a song about pheasant plucking?
cutting off the wing what drag wings here cost a dollar a wing sort of speak in the usa
Best
Is that a keeper's fine for shooting a white pheasant, or is there a law in the UK?
I have given up on plucking pheasant. I even tried this method. I still tear the skin 😢
Ha ha poop chute. That's a gentle euphemism. I remember one of your old videos; you referred to it as an "anal vent" so poop chute is definitely an improvement. Man I've been a long time subscriber, your videos keep getting better and better. Love the hunting videos by the way. Anyway, much love from Cali.
uhh isnt waxing still faster ?
Have you ever put a pheasant in a bird plucking machine?
wear rubber gloves when plucking, it's easier!
I use an easier method to pluck those feathers. I have someone else do it.
please give me the feathers °-°
11 thumbs downers are obvs vegan.