We’ve all been there 😅… you dispatch that annoying rooster causing a ruckus in the yard and think, “let’s cook it TONIGHT for the freshest meal possible!” …Only to find it tough, chewy, rubbery, and maybe the dog won’t even eat it 🥴. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this story from disappointed homesteaders, so hopefully this helps you! All animals go through rigor mortis and chickens are no exception. It usually takes 48 hours to pass for young chickens and up to 5 days for older on