From pasture to pot

Ramont's brother Radell came last week from Harrisonburg, VA to visit us for a few days in Charagua. Among other things, he helped to butcher our very first chicken. Here follows the saga:

Looking for her in the pasture:


Moving in for the capture:


Snagged!


Hanging her up to drip-dry:


Off with the neck:


Dripping out:


Skinning:


Fresh from the garden to add to the pot:


Giso (stew) made in our brand-new cast iron pot from Paraguay:


And eating it all for supper: