micky 1,209 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 i like to freeze at this time of the year, the young birds are plump with plenty of fat and are very good roasted. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 990 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 How the feck do you pluck them without tearing the sin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydropotesinermis 722 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 I pluck them while they are still warm, as soon after you've killed them as possible. Then you can hang them after if you like. Be interested to hear what the op does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micky 1,209 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 I pluck them while they are still warm, as soon after you've killed them as possible. Then you can hang them after if you like. Be interested to hear what the op does. exactly the same mate. If they have been dead for some time start at the crop and work slowly down the breast and don'tpull to many feathers off at a time then then the rest is easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,142 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 I've never hung plucked birds but do know that plunging them in hot water does work. But I rarely do it. Rough shot Pheasant rarely are corn fed so skinning is the handiest option and that's what I do. If they need some fat I drape some rashers across them. Those birds look tasty. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
