The Homestead Butchering Handbook

Finally—a butchering guide written by someone who's actually done it.

Not theory from YouTube videos. Not advice from someone who processed one chicken and wrote a blog post. This is 95 pages of practical, field-tested guidance from a working homestead that raises Katahdin sheep, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and pastured poultry.

What's Inside:

✓ Complete species guides for sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry

✓ Step-by-step processing instructions

✓ Master checklists for day-before and day-of

✓ Quick reference cards (designed to laminate)

✓ "When Things Go Wrong" troubleshooting guide

✓ Equipment recommendations at every budget level

✓ Cost-per-pound calculator worksheets

✓ Butcher Day Planner (fillable)

✓ Sourcing guide if you don't raise your own

✓ Helper briefing sheet for volunteers

This guide is for you if:

• You're processing your first animal and don't want to screw it up

• You've done it before but want a reliable reference

• You're tired of piecing together advice from 47 different YouTube videos

• You want to know what to do when something goes wrong

From a 10-acre Indiana homestead to yours.