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Whether to remove the chicken skin before cooking or not, the two myths – revealed

Have you heard your mom asking your dad, honey get the chicken with skin. Or, many times mom’s say that I want chicken without the skin. Does that make sense to you? Many times I got puzzled by this mystery of removing and not removing the chicken’s skin. If you think logically, the skin of the chicken is part of the bird itself, and we consume the bird completely. Than what’s bad with having it with skin?

Basically, nutritional facts restrict us from consuming chicken with skin because it’s fattening. Further, this excerpt discusses the other myths related to the chicken skin and its composition. Also, you would get ample amount of recommendations that would help you know more about health concerns and the use of chicken with skin and its effects. Finally, by the end of the excerpt you would get the complete knowledge and your desired answer – should you remove chicken skin before eating?

The birds’ skin:

There is nothing wrong with the skin of the chicken naturally; however, when chicken is being cooked, the skin absorbs all the essentials, juice and fat. As the heat is constantly getting on the bird meat, the fat flows from the meat to the skin, with no chances of getting out; it flows backward and enters the meat again. This is how the skin meat gets fluffed with saturated fats.

Are you on the weight loss expedition?

If by any chance you are on the weight loss journey, you should strictly refrain from having chicken with skin. With the extra amount of dietary fat, the calories in the chicken skin can ruin your entire dieting plan. The calories in skinless chicken are only 4 (in terms of 1 gram), but the chicken with skin would give you about 9 calories, that’s pretty much. Lastly, the fully loaded fat chicken would only make you pompous and you would feel bloated.

Interested in gaining some pounds?

You may want to add some pounds because you are too skinny – boys these days die for girls with curves, isn’t it? Well, that’s never indicates that you start to consume lots of chicken with skin. Never forget that saturated fat has the tendency to develop diseases like heart strokes, cardiovascular pains and even cancer. To your surprise, the quantity of sodium is even very high in chicken skin – so by any chance it cannot be a perfect meal to consume in large quantity. Try to eat less chicken with skin on it because from nutritional viewpoint, it’s not really recommended.

The myth revealed:

You must remove the chicken skin before consuming it – those who think chicken with its skin has the real essence and the taste are stuck in some sort of a misconception. That’s not really the case. The golden crispy chicken would allure you the most and at that time you would not even get to know whether it had skin or not. You should pay more attention to your health. What’s the point of consuming such stuff which can, later affect you to a great extent?

What should you do?

Many times you must have heard chefs using chicken breast with its skin for fried chicken and even burgers. Fine, you can carry on with the legacy, but occasionally. What you can do is use grounded chicken instead of chicken with its skin. You won’t actually find much difference in the taste of the two; in fact, from nutritional viewpoint, the skinless chicken is healthier and beneficial.

The decree:

There is no hard and fast rule that would tell you to remove the chicken skin before eating. There are no nutritional facts about chicken skin which justify its consuming in larger quantities. However, if you are health conscious and do not want to get into trouble later in life, you must refrain from having chicken with its skin. If you think that removal of skin would destroy the taste, try using natural flavors for making it more delicious. The experts say that the use of herbs, spices and other sauces can increase the chickens taste ten times more than the natural skin. However, if you maintain moderation, consuming chicken with its skin would not even hurt you.

Processed Products Made From Chicken Meat

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Processed chicken is basically chicken meat that has either been mechanically recuperated from a chicken cadaver or is made of a mix of chicken meat and skin. Numerous distinctive sorts of preparing could be finished on different meat products. Any meat that undergoes a technique for example drying, curing, maturing or precooking could be said as transformed meat. The most normal bits of a chicken utilized for nourishment are the legs, breast and wings, and transforming make different parts of the chicken consumable. Throughout the preparation a full chicken remains; the important cuts would be uprooted by a prepared worker working with a blade, and afterward the extra remains are frequently used to mechanically recoup the extra meat. Relying on how the more important slices of meat can be utilized, they could possibly be prepared into an additional shape. So let us look into some details regarding processed chicken meat products

Chicken sausages

One of the most important products is the chicken sausages. This is the best source of substituting the red meat, as meat is really an expensive choice. Sausages can be made in a variety of ways using a variety of chicken parts. The liver sausages can be regarded as a wonderful creation.

Chicken frankfurter and chicken bologna

Chicken frankfurter and chicken bologna are finely comminuted products. Chicken meat contains the proteins and not only this but the chicken skin swaps the fat to superbly disperse in the sausage batter. Filled in small casings which are about 18-22mm, the filling makes up the chicken flankfulter while filled in larger casings which are about 40-60mm, the filling serves for chicken bologna.

Chicken meat balls

One high demand chicken food among the Asian areas is the chicken meat balls. They are a traditional touch in a modernized way. They involve using the same recipe as the red meat balls but only replacing the meat with the chicken. They are an exquisite food creation.

Chicken ham

An added distinct way of replacing the usage of expensive pork meat in a pork ham is to use chicken meat products and simply make it a chicken ham because cooking is actually innovating and discovering the new paths using new products each time rather than the old same recipes.

Coated and crumbed chicken products

Coating and crumbling of the chicken in a variety of ways also comes up with an exciting amalgam of flavors and is a nice innovation indeed. Different ways are revised lately to make numerous recipes along with the chicken, red meat and the turkey meat products. These different novelties have therefore led to the recognition of food more than the olden times.

Chicken nuggets

Chicken can be hammered and frozen along with adding the spices. They can then be cut down to small rectangular pieces and can be fried in order to achieve a tasty result. They can therefore be easily manufactured on a small as well as a large scale depending upon the requirement, the demand of the customers, and the availability of poultry products.

Chicken fillets

It involves the marinating of the chicken meat along with the coating of the chicken pieces with bread crumbs. Chicken breast is the best part used in the fillets as it gives the taste and seasoning to the recipe.

Chicken longganisa

Another rather ground-breaking way of using lean chicken meat is the hammering and usage of the grounded chicken meat or a mix of meat varieties and then rolling them in a cylindrical manner. Longganisa is a tasty and a great innovation of catering to the meat processing.

Chicken wings

Even the wings of the chicken can be used for the processing of chicken meat products.Wings can be marinated and battered and crumbed on a small scale as well as a small scale in order to manufacture spicy and tasty chicken food.

This is an abstract from fao.org, for detail u can view the following

http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/ai407e/AI407E15.htm

Poultry Dictionary-Glossary Of Poultry Terms

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Common Terms Used in Poultry Science

Aves (Avian)

Class of birds pertaining to all species of birds including domestic fowl.

Axial Feather

Also called as index feather. A short feather in the middle of wing., separating primary feathers from secondary ones.

Auto-sexing

Sex differentiation at day-old age on the basis of some visual characters such as colour of down (fluff), early feathering, etc.

Battery

This is the shelter for most of commercial egg type birds in the form of small compartments of wire netting arranged one above the other in vertical configuration in 2-4 tiers.

Balanced

A term that is applied to the ration or feed containing all the known essential nutrients in proper proportions based on the recommendations of recognised authorities (BIS, 1992), in the field of animal nutrition for a given set of physiological requirements of animals.

Brooder

An appliance to supply artifical heat to young ones of poultry from day-old to till warmth is required is known as brooder.

Blood Spots

The common faults in the contents of egg frequently noticed among the eggs of pullets coming into lay in the form of blood clots. The clot may be attached to vitelline membrane of yolk, to chalazae or

to the albumen clue to small haemorrhage of blood vessel during transit of egg contents, down of the oviduct. They look pinkish while candling.

Broiler

It is also called as frier, which is young chicken of either sex, usually 6 to 7 weeks of age (40-45 days), weighing 1.25 to 1.40 kg; that is tender meated with soft, pliable, smooth textured skin and flexible breast bone. Broiler is suitable for broiling or frying,

Broiling

Cooking by applying direct heat with burning of charcoal or cooking in oven, it is also called as grilling.

Brooding

Rearing of baby chicks with careful management from day-old up to warmth is required, usually 3 to 4 weeks in broilers and 6/7 weeks in layer type chicks is known as brooding.

Candling

The visual examination of egg by holding it in between the eye and source of light to test internal quality and freshness of egg.

Candler

The appliance used for candling is known as candler. This is a small box fitted with little bulb illuminating rays of light through a focal point.

Cannibalism

It is a vice (bad habit) which may occur in chicken of all ages. It includes feather plucking; vent, head, wing, intestine and toe picking. Causing injuries to comb and wattle due to infighting, egg eating is also one type of cannibalism.

Capon

Castrated male chicken usually under 8 months of age, that grows for longer period than cockerel, good for table purpose as the flesh has better flavour, finer texture and is more tender.

Clutch

A term expressing sequence of egg laying, i.e. number of eggs laid on consecutive days without gap. Length of clutch determines the productivity of bird.

Cage

The wirenetting shelter of bird in the form of compartment with attached feeder and waterer from outside, having different designs for various types and age group of birds, can be hanged to roof or fitted on stands on floor.

Chicken

The domestic fowl (Callus domesficus) usually reared as a farm bird kept for commercial purpose includes improved exotic breeds and desi fowls also.

Chick

The young one of chicken is called as chick. Cock

It is a mature male chicken with coarse skin, toughened and darkened meat along with hardened chest bone.

Cockerel

A young male fowl less than a-year-old, meat of which is comparatively better than cock in respect of its texture, consistency, tenderness, chest bone structure, etc.

Culling

Separation and removal of unproductive or otherwise undesired birds from the flock which are untrue to its type, judged on productive and physical characteristics.

Debeaking

Removal of 1/2 to 1/3rd portion of upper mandible of beak and trimming of lower one in birds is called as debealdng.

Dubbing

The process of removal or trimming of comb and wattles is known as dubbing.

Down (Ruff)

Initial hairy covering of baby chicks or poults, etc. is called down. Similarly, the fluffy part of feather below web and small tufts (hair) sometimes seen as faults on shank and toes of clean legged breeds,

Drumstick

Tibio-fibula of birds prepared for table purpose. Well-fleshed drumsticks is an important point for selection of breeders in broilers.

Egg

The reproductive body produced by female of birds, more or less oval in shape, enclosed in hard calcareous shell within which embryo develops on fertilisation, containing nutrients for development of embryo.

Fowl

A live mature chicken, a term usually used for cocks, hens, cockerels and pullets.

Franchise (Hatchery)

An aggrement between hatchery and breeding organisation of poultry, where the former sells commercial day-old of branded stock of parent organisation.

Giblet

The edible viscera of bird comprising liver, heart and gizzard. Grower

Growing bird of layer type chicken between age group of 9 to 20 weeks.

Hatch

The young ones of poultry in incubator just borned out of eggs or under broody hen.

Hair Cracks

Fine cracks of hair size in egg shell that can only be seen with the help of candling when eggs are fresh may develop due to thin shells, rough handling, etc.

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10 most common diseases in backyard chickens- symptoms,treatment

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I don’t need to accentuate on how more and more people are getting into the habit of raising backyard fellows – this activity is indeed of more interest to people because of its mesmerizing benefits – poultry provides with fresh yummy eggs as well as meat; everything is right there in your backyard, wow, so economical. However, this pocket friendly option may turn into cost if you fail to take care of the little fellows. You may have enough experience in dealing with chicken daily care, but no knowledge of chicken health. Spreading of pathogens amongst the flocks is really common, but with proper care and attention the chances can be minimized. Although the smaller backyard setups are lesser affected by poultry diseases but the owners must know about the basic symptoms and necessary preventions so that a cure can be provided before the worst happens.

1: Fowl Pox:

In layman’s language this disease can be referred to chickenpox, but is way different from the ones which affect humans. It’s a viral and contagious disease which can spread directly or by mosquito – the basic chicken disease symptoms are the visibility of warty bumps near the legs; also, you may see the formation of lesions in the mouth area. Vaccination is the only prevention, in worst cases; it may kill the chickens too.

2: Infectious Bronchitis:

This is one of the chicken illnesses which are really painful and dangerous – it not only destroys the esophagus (respiratory pipe) but also spreads amongst the healthy fellows. The major symptoms include;

Lesser egg production – the laid eggs would be dry, rough and whites would be watery
Loss of appetite

Unfortunately, this disease is viral, so there is no such treatment for chicken recovery.

3-External Parasites:

It may include even the simplest parasite which you may not even pay attention too – for example, fleas have a real enemy of backyard birds as well as other pets. You must treat these parasites with proper medication so that chickens ailments can be avoided. Proper fumigation against the following may help;

Tics
Mites
Lice

4-Internal Parasites:

Internal parasites usually refer to worms inside the body – they are of no harm usually, but in many cases they turn into bad shape. Mostly, newly born chickens are affected by this because of weak immune systems. Loss of weight, appetite or diarrhea is a clear indication that something is wrong. Take the affected bird to the vet; he may help you with this.

However, in severe cases the internal parasite may cause Coccidiosis in younger birds.If symptoms of coccidiosis are found in birds; treat them with 9.5cc of liquid amprolium (brand name Corid) per gallon of water for 4 days.the droppings will be free of blood within 24 hours however you must carry it for 3 additional days within 2 weeks.

In order to prevent your backyard from these hassles, you must carry out following instant measures;

Keep the chicken coop clean and cool
Always buy vaccinated chickens
Never keep viral infected chickens with healthy ones
You must provide herbs for chickens (for fighting with parasites in chickens by boosting their immune system)

5: Marek's disease:

It remains the most common yet contagious disease because it affects birds intensely – it’s fatal and still untreated. Usually it affects the younger chickens because of their weak immune systems – basically, the white blood cells begin to destroy and this leads to cancer and other fatal diseases. It is spread by the loss of feathers and dust – also, the symptoms include;

Difficulty in breathing
Paralyzed neck, wings and legs
Weight loss

6: Nutritional deficiencies:

Feed for backyard chicken must be healthy and full of nutritional value – if you fail to provide them with what their need is, they would suffer from various diseases and issues. For example, lack of calcium would result in rickets and poor bone structure. Similarly, if the birds won’t get enough energy they would not lay eggs effectively. Vegetables, fruits and grains may help to provide complete nutritional value.

7: Reproductive Problems:

Many times chickens are not able to produce eggs according to their capacity because of reproductive problems; it includes egg binding – the condition in which birds are unable to pass out eggs. Similarly, there gets inflammation in the shell gland and oviduct which is known as metritis – all this stops the egg productions and cause swollen abdomen.

8: Exotic Diseases:

This chicken disease refers to severe flu, avian influenza and respiratory track diseases – this causes severe depression and irritation in the flocks – it further makes the system complicated by slowing down egg production and collapse of the nervous system.

9:  Frostbite:

If you are living in colder region, you must be aware of this annoying chicken disease. Cold weather chicken breeds tend to remain protected from this because of their tendency to fight against the temperature – however, conventional types suffer from frostbite. Winterizing the chicken coop may help, in fact it would definitely help. Black spots appear in the toes, legs, combs and necks which are a clear symptom of this disease (more often in roosters because of their large comb). You need to take the birds to the vet; message with jelly or oil may not really help.

10: Cannibalism:

Many times chickens tend to put them into trouble – for example, they would go around and intentionally put their toe on the wounds of other birds – this is how the infection develops. This tendency may develop from overcrowding, lack of feed and water, heating, improper ventilation and insufficient nesting. Therefore, you must keep the infected birds separately so that you can minimize the chances of cannibalism.

Poultry Housing – The Basic Requirements to Consider/plaNning to build poultry house

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Poultry Housing – The Basic Requirements to Consider

Chicken farming has become a profitable business lately and its good to try it out. One factor to consider before any other is poultry housing. Every poultry production system must provide the most important requirements. Good examples include the following:

Safety from weather: Domestic birds must be shielded from the cold, rain, sun and wind. Newly hatched chicks need a source of warmth as a basic requirement to shield them against harsh weather conditions.

Safety from predators: The chickens have many predators including snakes, rodents, foxes, dogs and other animals. The best way to solve this problem is to confine chickens in modern structures. These are large installations with concrete floors, electric fences, strong walls and other features. This discourages the predators from digging under floors and walls. Wire mesh doors are also very necessary not to forget meshed windows. Make sure that the available domestic birds are supplied with food and water. Ensure proper hygiene of the poultry house as well.

Adequate ventilation: When planning a poultry housing exercise, keep ventilation requirement in mind. A good flow and circulation of air is an essential element in any chicken house. To achieve this goal, it’s imperative to consider the poultry production capacity. One can do the large-scale poultry farming or small-scale poultry farming. The necessary structures in both cases are different in sizes and designs. Numerous birds require a big housing unit with adequate ventilation features. This prevents poisonous gases such as ammonia, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from harming the birds. Fewer birds require small poultry houses with windows and vents on one side of the house. This is to provide abundant exposure to air. The farmers who live in warmer climates should build structures with open sides.

Heat control: It is good to build poultry houses in such a way that heat can be controlled. Too much heat could even kill the birds not to mention it as a constraint to fruitful poultry farming. On the other hand, temperatures below freezing point should be prevented. Surprisingly freezing temperatures are not very risky for chickens. If temperatures go up to forty degrees, inside the poultry house, the birds cannot survive. At this heat range or over, the birds’ stress levels go up quickly. At 46 degrees Celsius the birds could die. Potential farmers of chicken or any other domesticated birds must read books. Books contain facts about building materials and techniques to lower or raise temperatures. The chicken house construction procedure should be based on the type of local climate to control heat.

Humidity levels: As the farmer constructs the poultry houses, he or she must consider the humidity factor. The birds do not have sweat glands like humans hence their cooling system is via the beaks. When the humidity levels rise, this natural cooling mechanism fails.

Space needs in chicken houses:

Creating space happens to be the most important poultry housing principle. Space determines the quantity of birds you could keep. It also determines the kinds of poultry you could keep. Birds require space so that they can move freely and work out. Space is essential for creating chicken nests and perches too. When thinking of space creation, considering the type of bird species, breeds and production system used is vital. Always make sure that the chickens or any other domesticated birds are not congested in the house units.

A beginner guide for building a chicken coop

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Masses in many countries are getting inclined towards the idea of backyard chicken coop. The idea of raising your own chicken can be used as a very interesting hobby and it also allows you to attain fresh eggs that these chickens produce. There are various aspects which you need to study about chicken coops to build the most suitable coop. Now the basic ingredient of raising chickens is a chicken coop which can be made by a person at home or can be easily acquired from the market. Making a chicken coop at home is though not simple for the one who has no idea about the technicalities involved and the features which need to be incorporated in the coops. You can use various plans to build a chicken coop but some important factors need your consideration. So here are some important pointers for the beginners who are going to give this idea a go:

1.Characteristics of chicken coop

There are various characteristics which need to be considered while going for an easy to build chicken coop. First of all decide the size which you need to come up with as this will decide the number of birds which you can keep in it, and it also gives you the idea of the space requirement. The other features or characteristics of a chicken coop are the proper provisions of ventilation, provision for natural sunlight, perches, nesting boxes, feeder location, windows and mobility etc. All these characteristics are must to be incorporated in a coop.

2. Design of a house(moveable or fixed)

Before making a chicken coop, one needs to understand the designs which can be used for this purpose. You will find that manufacturers are making chicken coops in unlimited designs but all are based on the idea of making them viable for healthy growth and productivity. So care should be taken while you design e.g. proper location for the feeder so that it is easily reachable by the birds. Now chicken coop or houses can be made both fixed and portable but the portable ones are more preferable as you can easily change its location whenever you need to. The purpose can be achieved by incorporating tires beneath the structure.

3.Space requirement for chicken

Building a chicken house comes with proper space requirements because you not only need the primary area where they will be kept but also a chicken run area where they can roam, as it is a necessary exercise for their growth and productivity. So, building a chicken run with suitable space is mandatory.

4. Proper lighting

When building a chicken house, always be aware of the fact that proper availability of light is very important for their egg laying ability and their proper health. So always incorporate a proper window in your chicken house and make your chickens happier and healthier.

5.Ventilation requirement

Being amazing producers of ammonia, heat and moisture which they surely are, chickens need proper provisions for ventilation in their houses as it removes humidity and dampness. They get rid of the water they drink in the form of vapors through their breathing and this makes the environment in the coop air-humid or unhealthy for easy breathing. So, proper ventilation is something which is vital.

6. Roost

When making plans for chicken coop, also keep in mind that chickens like to sit or perch on limbs or rods, this is called chicken roosting. So always incorporate a rod into your chicken coop and make sure that the rod has enough space available for all your chickens to roost. These little things may sound irrelevant to you but all have their impact on the chickens growth and productivity.

7. Nests

Now this factor is what complies with the basic aim of building coops i.e. eggs production. Chicken for laying eggs need to have nesting boxes placed in their coop. Always provide at least one box per two to three chickens and ensure that the roof or top of such nesting boxes are not in the access of the chickens or else they will use it for the purpose of perching.

8.Fencing requirements to protect from predators

Skunks, raccoons, cats and untamed dogs can always pose a threat to the chickens as it is always a good dinner option for them. Mere chain linking fence is not a proper ploy as raccoons and skunks can easily sneak in through the wholes which are normally found in an average fence of chain links. So always go for the ones with small holes. Here are 15 tips to protect your chickens from predators.


9.Protection from uncongenial weather condition

Now this is subject to the region in which you live in. if you are at a place which receives plenty of rain, place the coop at a higher position to prevent them from flooding because wet chicken can result in a seriously ill or dead chicken. Similarly the climate will decide the breed that you can keep or the breed which can survive.

The Most Famous Poultry Duck Products and Suppliers

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Almost all of the ducks are brought up in the farm house and indoor settings. The reason for this is to protect them from various predators and animals which might prove to be dangerous for them. You are easily going to find this information in any duck guide. A large number of ducks are now being raised in the United States in the regions of Wisconsin and Indiana. But when it comes to the overall poultry products, then Asia is the one to dominate all others in the duck market. According to the most recent statistics, in between the years 2000 to 2009 the poultry duck production has increased by more than 1 million tons. The average growth rate was nearly 3.3 % which is really quite high in comparison to the past. Not surprisingly, China is the leading country , followed by France, America, Vietnam and Germany. Almost all of the Muslim countries do not export or import large number of duck products all because their religious limitations to such foods. Below are some of the famous duck products and the places where they are loved.

Peking duck

As obvious from the name, this dish had originated in China and has been eaten in the country before the imperial times. It is one of the most eaten national foods inn China. The dish makes use of various slices of skin, cooked in a variety of ways and then served with hoisin and sweet beans sauces. The dish is also quite famous in US, UK, France, Germany, Mexico and many more.

Muscovy duck

The boneless version of the Muscovy duck is considered to be one of the most premium duck product to be sold to various countries and used in fine dining restaurants and hotels. It is in high demand in France, primarily because of its use in some of the French cuisines like confeit. They are also available in the markets in the form of whole ducks. These cooking ducks are also used on a large scale in the United States, UK, China and many other countries.

Cranberry Herb Muscovy duck Breast

What makes this product so easy to make and delicious is the use of cranberry herb stuffing for which this product is so famous for. It can be made easily in the home based settings and is also widely available in the restaurants and hotels in US, UK, France and China.

Orange Ginger duck

The duck is marinated by making use of orange ginger sauce with a number of other materials. There are several restaurants in UK, China and USA where one can taste the whims of this dish.

Duck Appetizers

There are a number of products and dishes included in the duck appetizers. Some of the famous duck appetizers are duck potstickers, duck breast spring rolls, duck quesadillas, almond breaded duck tenders and fully cooked duck wing drum mettes. There are a number of companies that specialize in offering all the possible ranges of duck products and cuisines.

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A Guide To Poultry Processing Plants -Top 5 Suppliers

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Poultry processing makes use of a number of processing plants and equipment. The poultry dressing plants vary in their limits and types depending on the particular class of domesticated animals to be processed in them. The larger sized broiler processing plants process chickens and other related animals at a high rate of 10000 on an hourly basis, which goes to nearly 1 million or more on a weekly basis. In comparison to the larger ones, the smaller plants make use of some limited devices and equipment which are sufficient for processing a smaller amount of birds. Chicken slaughtering is just a part of the many steps that are involved in the poultry slaughtering process. Here are some of the units involved in the slaughtering chicken process.

Conveyorized Poultry Dressing /Slaughter Plant

The slaughter plants are the units in which the animals are slaughtered and prepared for the first steps in the meat manufacturing process. The plant is also referred to as the chicken slaughtering machine. They are found all over the world with the largest one being located in North Carolina.

Live Bird Handling

The efficiency of the poultry processing is determined by the live bird handling system. All the processes that take place in the broiler house are all regarded as the part of the live bird handling processes and mechanisms. Killing and de-feathering of the chickens, turkeys, and all other animals is also done in the plants by making use of poultry pluckers and scalders. It is followed by the cut-up, deboning and slicing processes in which the meat is cut down into several parts according to the requirements of the consumers and the markets.

Evisceration, Chilling, Grading and Distribution

The next step in the poultry slaughtering is evisceration which involves the removal of some of the vital organs from the animal’s body. These parts are then conserved through the process of chilling which is also important for long term storage of the meat. In addition, the processes of meat grading ensure that the quality of output is maintained and that the consumers always get the best quality. The distribution follows on after all the initial processes have been done.

Meat Harvesting

The process of meat harvesting involves the transportation of the meat from the place of origin to the abattoir which is followed by stunning and the slaughtering phases. The process of chilling, packaging of the meat and all the related products is one of the last steps of the manufacturing processes. The processes of stunning is intended to knock out the animal unconscious before killing the animal. In almost all of the countries, these processes are manufactured and analyzed by the health inspectors from time to time in order to maintain the quality of the meat that reaches the market. Furthermore, they also monitor the equipment which is used in the manufacturing process in order to ensure that all of the devices and processes are in close compliance with the set hygiene standards.

Marinating and Tumbling

Both of these processes are involved in seasoning the meat for the days that are going to follow. The prime reason for marinating and tumbling the meat is to give a more desirable taste to the meat and for the removal of any undesirable odor coming from the meat. A number of injections systems are used to inject marinade into the meat, especially into all the stronger parts. Then it is followed by the tumbling phases which are designed to remove any remaining salts and soluble proteins which gather at the surface of the meat. Tumbler massagers and devices are used for carrying out the job by creating some mechanical agitation over the meat.

Cooling and Freezing

Cooling and freezing are done by making use of some standard temperature and materials like liquid nitrogen with the purpose of conserving the meat. These processes are essential for keeping the meat flawless and ever tasty.

End of Line Packaging

The end of line processing and packaging system is directed towards the completion of the packing process and to give a final presentation to the packed meat. The meat is weighed before and after the packaging process due to a number of reasons relating to profits and sales.

Internal Logistics

The internal logistics serve as an essential component of the entire supply chain. It is one of the core components of all the profitable enterprises. The mechanism also ensures that all the steps and processes are performed in an integrated manner with a strong coordination between the manufacturer and the retail outlets.

Use of Meat Processing Software

The meat processing and distribution software have been designed for facilitating the poultry processing plants and manufacturers to keep track of the products and for a number of other sales and safety measures. By making use of these systems, the companies are better able to manage all their inventories.

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1) Ali Baba poultry processing plants

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2) Marel poultry processing plants

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3)Dhopeshwar & Sons poultry processing plant

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4) Weiku poultry processing plant

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5) Indiamart poultry processing plant

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Nutritional value of duck meat for human health

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Ducks are known to be the members of the Anatidae Family of Birds which are mostly consumed for their meat worldwide. Moreover, they are also brought to use in terms of a number of cuisines. In comparison to chickens as well as turkeys, the poultry duck meat happens to be darker in color, but still it is classified among the white meat birds. The meat from the duck is mostly derived from the regions of the legs and breast. Moreover, the liver and the heart of the duck are also considered to be suited for edible purposes. In terms of the taste, the duck meat is really rich, especially in terms of the nutrients it contains.

Duck Meat Nutrition Facts

The nutriment value of the duck food is really surprising. The meat encapsulates a number of important nutrients and minerals including phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. In terms of the vitamins, it contains niacin, folate, Vitamin E, K and B together with a number of other nutriments. At the same time, the duck is also considered to be a rich source in terms of its protein value.

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Health Benefits and Merits of Duck Meat

Protein in Duck Meat

The role of the proteins in terms of being used for the innate physiological mechanisms of the human body can never be denied. In addition to helping in the formation of the bodily cells and tissues, proteins are also required for the functioning of the hormones. They are also responsible for carrying out the repairs of the damaged cells and tissues. 55 % of the daily recommended value of the proteins can be fulfilled by consuming about 55 grams of duck meat.

Selenium

When it comes to the trace minerals which our bodies require, then selenium happens to be in the lead. Small levels of trace minerals and nutriments are required by the body on a regular basis. Furthermore, selenium also comes to facilitate the functioning of a number of enzymes, having different roles to play in the human body. Alongside the vitamins, selenium also comes in handy for the protection of the various cells in the human body from the free radicals. Larger levels of these compounds might notch up the chances of various heart diseases as well as cancer. A 100 grams serving is sufficient in terms of providing 43 % of the daily recommended value of selenium.

Role of Niacin

The role of niacin can be termed to be of having a magical nature. As mentioned above, the duck meat contains a number of minerals and important nutriments all of which have a number of benefits for the human body. Duck meat has the potential to provide nearly half of the optimal value for the daily usage. Low levels of this nutriment can result in a number of bodily issues and problems which are not easy to tackle if not dealt in time. Moreover, it is also believed to be helpful in terms of lowering down the levels of cholesterol in the body, due to which the people who suffer from obesity and cholesterol issues should be vigilant in terms of making use of the duck meat. That’s not all, as Niacin has also been proved to be facilitating in terms of metabolizing the fats in the body and in reducing the chances of the deposition of the fat. So, now you know why duck meat is optimal for being used in comparison to the fatty meat.

Iron

Ducks can be termed to be a source of healthy meat. Iron is needed by a number of different parts in the body. It is also crucial in terms of pacifying a number of processes of metabolism. At the same time, it is also conducive in terms of production of the red blood cells and is also helpful in sending oxygen and other required nutrients to all regions of the body.

Vitamins

In addition to helping the eyes and oral mucosom, the duck meat is also handy in terms of notching down the attacks from the side of the viruses. Duck meat also encapsulates 3 to 10 times more Vitamin A in comparison to all other meat forms. At the same time, the lack of Vitamin B1 in the body can result in the loss of appetite, insomnia and persistent fatigue. It also comes to effectuate the mood. On the other hand, Vitamin B2 helps in keeping the skin, hair as well as finger nails healthy. All of these vitamins are guaranteed by the use of duck meat.

Never Underestimate the Vitamin B6

Duck meat is quite abundant in terms of the vitamin B6. It comes in handy in breaking down the proteins and other related nutrients. It is important for the prevention of a number of diseases and in the generation of the antibodies. The calories in duck meat also happen to be lower.

Unsaturated fatty acids

The unsaturated fatty acids perform the function of anti-oxidation and in terms of lowering down the levels of cholesterol. It might also influence the intelligence of children. The unsaturated fatty acids have also been shown to cause a number of heart related diseases and issues. In all, it is best to make use of duck meat for turning down the chances of all these effectuations. As a recommendation, you should prefer to make use of the duck meat in moderate levels and not too much.

Boosting the Immune System

Duck meat is excellent in terms of inducing a boom in the functioning of the immune system. The reason for this can be linked to the various vitamins, minerals and other related nutriments which have what it takes to prepare the body for the effectuations of a number of diseases. Zinc is another component which cannot be undermined in terms of the various benefits it guarantees for the human body. In lines to all these merits, it can be said that the duck meat and poultry food should be consumed by all those who prefer to prepare their body for combating a number of diseases in advance and for notching down the chances of fat deposition.

Duck meat is rich in fat, calories and cholesterol but it is better to consume it in moderation levels as a luxury food.

Natural worming-what to feed chickens to help prevent internal parasites worms(graphic pic)

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My flock is my little family; I mean all my chickens are babies to me. They are so adorable and beloved that I cannot resist if something goes wrong. One fine morning I went to backyard to feed the babies and get the eggs too; I saw two of my fellows looked really tired and lazy. I thought it was because of food or maybe something other and sadly, I did not pay much attention. The next morning I found one of them lifeless; I was startled. I was too late to figure out what went wrong and my mistake cost my baby’s life. It was a very bad day and the entire farm seemed too upset. Now, I was all focusing on the health of the other birds because another was going through the same phase. I took the chicken to the vet and got to know it was nothing but a parasite infection.

Beware of internal parasites:

One of the most common poultry ailments include internal parasite infections and in simpler words, worm infections. You must know what to do if your chicken is suffering from one such issue. The excerpt follows simple layman’s language in order to guide you well about the basic types of worms, the identifications if your chicken is sick and necessary measures that can help you in avoiding the mess.

Types of worms:

The most common worms in chicken include:

1) Roundworm:

These worms are found in the intestine and look somewhat like threads. These are very harmful for chickens, turkey and ducks. Within the family of roundworms you may also hear about

Threadworms
Hairworms

It is not that the worms instantly affect the chicken as birds manage to stay with the blight; however, this worm infection is contagious. The eggs of the worm are released in the chicken droppings and other chickens tend to develop the same infection over the time. The extreme condition is when the worms infect the oviduct and then the eggs obtained are infected.

2) Gapeworms:

These worms are found attached to the windpipe, leading to blocked breathing (gasping). It is seen that chicks are more prone to this type of infection and sadly, it is fatal if left untreated. The gapeworm cannot be acquired solely; there is always assistance of a host like slugs, snails and earthworms. Just like human flu and coughing infections, these are contagious and transmitted if infected bird shares same space with healthy ones.

3) Tapeworm:

Have you heard about the ribbon look alike worms? These have the segmented body type and tend to attach themselves to the intestine walls with their heads. This blight affects the bird’s immunity largely and due to contagious nature, other birds easily get into the trap.

Signs of worms:

The most common signs of worm presence are:

Sudden weight loss
Reduced egg production
Impaired breathing
Sluggish behavior
Appetite changes – sometimes chickens start eating too much and sometimes not even once
Anal problems: your chickens must be rubbing their anal on the ground again and again
Vomits and nausea
Comb gets pale
Check the chicken droppings – sometimes you can witness worms (severe condition)

How to worm chicken?

Well, worming chickens is not at all daunting; you can simply go to the nearest drug store and ask for an effective worm medication. You can use the medication with water and put it inside the coop. You can simply do this three times a year in order to make sure your chickens remain safe from all the hassles. However you can give natural cure for worms in chickens.

Benefits of natural worming:

Worming chickens using natural products such as garlic, pumpkins, cucumber seeds, apple cider vinegar and edible diatamaceous earth will kill internal parasites in chickens and on the other hand will not affect eggs or meat of chickens; also doesn’t depress immune system of chickens and is less expensive as compare to medicated treatments. Below are some natural de-wormers:

Garlic:

The best type of natural chicken wormer is garlic because of its anti-parasitic and antibacterial properties. You can simply use water because the chickens will not ever take raw garlic; add 6 to 8 cloves of garlic in water and leave it overnight. Next morning, and pour that liquid in a nice container and place inside the coop. Make sure when you do this, you have removed all the other source of water from the coop. Try leaving chunks of garlic in the water, maybe the chicken start liking the taste.

Pumpkins and cucumber seeds:

You can even chop cucumber, pumpkin and gourd pulps together and place them inside the coop by removing all other food items. You can even use the seeds; they are very effective in de-worming the chickens. These fruits help in flushing out the intestine and anal area by removing all the attached nasty parasites.

Apple cider vinegar:

Add some amount of this vinegar in the coop water so that water gets higher acidity – it would simply flush out all the forming infections within the body and boost the chicken’s immunity.

Try to work out with natural ways of feeding so that you can wipe out all the poultry worms effectively and have a happy and healthy flock family.

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