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Step-by-Step Guide: Preparing Livestock Before Your Slaughterman Arrives for Private Home Kill
Preparing Your Livestock for Home Kill: A Practical Guide for UK Smallholders
Getting ready for a home kill doesn’t need to be stressful. This expert guide walks you through exactly what smallholders should do before their slaughterman arrives — from safe handling and appropriate penning to legal responsibilities and what to expect on the day.
Clear, calm preparation makes the process kinder for the animal and easier for you. If you’re booking a home kill for the first time, this guide is essential reading.
THE SLAUGHTERMANS KNIFE GUIDE - WITH GUEST LEGENDARY SLAUGHTERMAN AARON WATERS
This in-depth guide explores why the right knife is more than a tool — it’s a crucial part of humane, efficient home kill and butchery. Featuring insights from veteran slaughterman Aaron Waters, it covers blade types, choosing the correct knife for each task, and the sharpening and care methods that keep every cut precise and safe. A must-read for anyone processing livestock on the smallholding.
The Ultimate Butcher’s Guide to Lamb Cuts
Friendly, practical guidance for smallholders, hobby farmers, and anyone passionate about raising their own meat.
Raising your own lambs is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have on a smallholding. From the care you put into your flock to the moment you fill your freezer, every step brings a sense of pride and connection to the food you feed your family.
But when it comes to processing your lamb, the butchery world can suddenly feel like another language.
Want to get the most out of every lamb? This expert guide walks you through every cut — from chops to joints — showing you how to butcher, portion, and freeze like a pro. Clear photos, practical tips, and advice for smallholders and home butchers alike. Perfect for anyone who wants top-quality meat without waste.