Pellets ! That's the problems we had, we'd shot them for the pot but it was always a bit iffy when scoffing, you learnt not to bite down to hard after a couple of chomps on shot.
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Pellets ! That's the problems we had, we'd shot them for the pot but it was always a bit iffy when scoffing, you learnt not to bite down to hard after a couple of chomps on shot.
Too true Dave, usually have that problem at Christmas as well when we often have pheasant.Pellets ! That's the problems we had, we'd shot them for the pot but it was always a bit iffy when scoffing, you learnt not to bite down to hard after a couple of chomps on shot.
Never heard of anyone trying that - might get TB!
Not tried hedgehog yet...
PS pheasants aren't really wild - usually bought in by estates who run pheasant shoots.
When I had an eccentric husband who wouldn't eat 'conventional' meat, I had an extra 10' freezer for the sole purpose of stocking game when in season.
I could get a deer carcass three times a year, and quail all year round, but pheasant and mallard ducks had to be got when in season and stored frozen.
The rarest game bird I ever got was a woodcock (not wood pidgeon vermin) and it was only big enough to serve one - he assured me it was delicious
I could get a deer carcass three times a year, and quail all year round, but pheasant and mallard ducks had to be got when in season and stored frozen.
The rarest game bird I ever got was a woodcock (not wood pidgeon vermin) and it was only big enough to serve one - he assured me it was delicious
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Our source of venison was usually roadkill when we lived in the country. We bought an extra freezer for that and also for storing all the vegetables we grew. Our village pub used to serve partridge as one of their relatives was a gamekeeper.When I had an eccentric husband who wouldn't eat 'conventional' meat, I had an extra 10' freezer for the sole purpose of stocking game when in season.
I could get a deer carcass three times a year, and quail all year round, but pheasant and mallard ducks had to be got when in season and stored frozen.
The rarest game bird I ever got was a woodcock (not wood pidgeon vermin) and it was only big enough to serve one - he assured me it was delicious
Had a woodcock once, when someone on the local pheasant shoot shot one by mistake. You don't draw them before you cook them i e you leave the innards in, and the head on, and use the beak to truss the bird - traditionally.
All the lovely game birds are just coming into season now.
Guinea pig's quite tasty, roasted and served up with potatoes. Problem is, they serve 'em up whole complete with their paws and head still intact which tends to put me off.
A whole new world opens up when you marry a South American!
Why, are they good roasted with potatoes?
I'll let Wynonie answer that one!
In 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover' it looked quite tasty although I don't think the lover was a South American. It's all about 'Presentation'.
Yes, best served on a bed of rice with a salsa caliente.
Yeah and the fur really thickens up that gravy....
I don't remember The Lover being furry, perhaps they'd sent for susie123 and she'd skinned him for them?
Wouldn't the furry gravy stick in your teeth?
Probably already has - it hasn't got its fur coat on!
Where is that then? Part of your Davy Crockett hat!
I've had rabbit years ago - wouldn't mind trying it again, what I recall of it was a bit tough.
Last week I had a couple of venison steaks, that is very tasty. Then I had a packet of game - including venison, duck, partridge and made a soup.
But Less, get your self a slingshot and get out and kill your own rabbits!
If you got the stomach for it.
AMAZING SLINGSHOT SHOOTING WITH GAMEKEEPER JOHN, CATAPULT HUNTING - YouTube
Last week I had a couple of venison steaks, that is very tasty. Then I had a packet of game - including venison, duck, partridge and made a soup.
But Less, get your self a slingshot and get out and kill your own rabbits!
If you got the stomach for it.AMAZING SLINGSHOT SHOOTING WITH GAMEKEEPER JOHN, CATAPULT HUNTING - YouTube
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I've gutted many animals for food before now, never considered it a pleasure or fun thing to do, these days I use a butcher and pay him to appease my conscience, but have no real worries I want to eat, I eat meat would I prepare my own? Too darned right I would.I've had rabbit years ago - wouldn't mind trying it again, what I recall of it was a bit tough.
Last week I had a couple of venison steaks, that is very tasty. Then I had a packet of game - including venison, duck, partridge and made a soup.
But Less, get your self a slingshot and get out and kill your own rabbits!
AMAZING SLINGSHOT SHOOTING WITH GAMEKEEPER JOHN, CATAPULT HUNTING - YouTube
Have you ever had cockroach, mice, rats? These types of meat are available free range all around modern society no need for the supermarket so long as you aren't squeamish!
