I was a participant, with most of the males at a wedding, in the killing, cleaning and preparing of eighty turkeys for a wedding feast. It gave me a whole new perspective. It was actually quite a fun experience, because for these men, it was a happy social occasion.
Old school techniques. I had no idea cleaning a bird was such hard work. Those feathers and the feet were tough. The guys laughed as they watched and then taught me how to do it. I think I cleaned one bird in the time they could do four or five.
Many hands make light (and messy) work. Nothing goes to waste.
All done and ready to roll.
Time for the ladies to take over.
Soon to be smothered with mole negro.
Zapotec turkey preparation in all its glory.
A lot of turkeys!!!!
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